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OKC Thunder Proving It’s All In on Big 3 with Long Term Commitment

In the midst of Oklahoma City’s dominance this season, everyone know that the future would bring uncertainty. Just like the Celtics found out, an ultra-talented, young team can get expensive quick.

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First-Time Thunder All-Star Receives Massive Contract Extension

This summer has been the year of extensions and massive paydays. First, it was Jabari Smith Jr. of the Houston Rockets. Then, Paolo Banchero of the Orlando Magic and Chet Holmgren of the Oklahoma City Thunder received rookie max extensions.

Jalen Williams News / Field Level Media / July 10

Reports: OKC, Jalen Williams near $287M contract extension

All-NBA forward Jalen Williams and the big-spending Oklahoma City Thunder are finalizing a five-year supermax contract extension with a value that could inflate to $287 million.

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Thunder's Jalen Williams agrees to rookie extension; Oklahoma City's 'big three' could top $800 million · CBSSports.com

Williams, Thunder agree to rookie max extension · ESPN

Cooper Flagg makes NBA summer league debut tonight; Chet Holmgren, Devin Booker get paid · CBSSports.com

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / July 10

Jalen Williams deal locks up Thunder's young core

It is 10 days into July, and the Thunder have their core of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams locked up for the rest of this decade.

Signing Chet Holmgren to contract extension could backfire on Thunder

Ignore the stats, Chet Holmgren earned his max extension

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / July 10

Thunder, Jalen Williams Agree To Five-Year Max Extension That Could Exceed $280 Million

The Oklahoma City Thunder continue to lock in the core of their championship roster, reaching agreement on a five-year maximum rookie scale extension with All-Star forward Jalen Williams, agents Bill Duffy and Justin Haynes told ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / July 10

OKC Thunder Inks All Star Jalen Williams to Long-Term Deal

It has been a busy offseason for the Oklahoma City Thunder. After clinching its first NBA championship, the Thunder conducted a championship parade, wrapped up the 2025 NBA Draft, introduced the rookies to the local media and got to work on extensions to keep the band together.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / July 10

Thunder agree to five-year max extension with All-Star forward

The defending champion Thunder and All-Star forward Jalen Williams have agreed to a maximum-salary rookie scale extension that covers five years.

Ignore the stats, Chet Holmgren earned his max extension

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / July 10

Signing Chet Holmgren to contract extension could backfire on Thunder

Chet Holmgren's health is a significant concern when considering his earnings over the next five to six years.

Ignore the stats, Chet Holmgren earned his max extension

Thunder agree to five-year max extension with All-Star forward

Report: Celtics in talks to offload recently acquired player's expiring deal

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / July 10

Summer League Could be Key in Filling OKC Thunder's Final Two-Way Spot

The Oklahoma City Thunder are running back their championship roster, but some minor changes still need to be figured out. After winning the NBA title, the Thunder couldn’t waste any time getting ready for the offseason.

Chet Holmgren News / NBA Analysis Network / July 10

Oklahoma City Thunder may have made mistake with timing of $250m Chet Holmgren contract, says analyst

After winning the 2025 NBA Championship, the Oklahoma City Thunder’s top brass seems keen on keeping the team’s core together. First, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander agreed to a massive four-year, $285 million contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / July 10

Thunder Perfected a Forgotten Team Building Strategy

With the recent extensions of Chet Holmgren and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder are going to run into the second apron. OKC still have to extend Jalen Williams as well, and he will presumably get the max.