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Thunder Lock Up Championship Core With Three Max Extensions

The three contract extensions total $822 million, securing the franchise’s core through the 2030-31 season.

Overview

  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander signed a four-year supermax extension on July 1 worth $285.4 million, making him the NBA’s highest-paid player.
  • Chet Holmgren agreed on July 9 to a fully guaranteed five-year rookie max extension for $239 million, with escalators boosting it to $250 million.
  • Jalen Williams followed on July 10 with a five-year rookie max deal that can reach $287 million through performance incentives.
  • The combined value of the three deals runs through the 2030-31 season and cements a multi-decade title window for Oklahoma City.
  • With the Big Three locked in under max contracts, the Thunder now turn to building a supporting cast within evolving salary-cap constraints.