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Grading the Oklahoma City Thunder's Free Agency So Far

The Oklahoma City Thunder entered the NBA offseason not needing to make many moves as their roster was almost full already entering next season. Of course, the Thunder are coming off a dominant season that saw them finish with the best record in the NBA and then make a run at a championship, their first since relocating to Oklahoma City.

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Thunder guard's first Summer League game is bad news for Western Conference

Now healthy, their rookie guard looks ready to make the defending champs even more dangerous.

Jalen Williams deal locks up Thunder's young core

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 / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / July 10

OKC Thunder Rookie Offers High Praise of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

This year has been nothing short of historic for Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. He led the league in scoring en route to the NBA MVP honors after a 68-win season for Oklahoma City.

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Thunder Around the Web

Jalen Williams’ Extension Proves the Thunder Aren’t Just Building for the Future—They’re Building a Dynasty · Heartland Sports

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

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

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.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 10

Grading Jalen Williams’ Thunder max contract extension worth up to $287 million

A third time’s a charm, as the Oklahoma City Thunder and All-Star Jalen Williams agreed to a five-year extension on a max contract, worth $287 million, securing the champion Thunder’s Big 3 to long-term deals.

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

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.

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.

Ignore the stats, Chet Holmgren earned his max extension

...but signing Holmgren to extension could backfire on Thunder

Pelicans agree to a three-year extension with defensive anchor

Multiple teams are waiting to steal former MVP from his organization

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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.

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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 / 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.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / July 10

Ignore the stats, Chet Holmgren earned his max extension

Holmgren's impact on a game goes far beyond the traditional box score.

Summer League standout could unlock more for the champions

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Draft on SI / July 9

Thomas Sorber Brings Interior Presence And Upside to OKC Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder have added another high-level prospect to their growing young core with the selection of Thomas Sorber in the 2025 NBA Draft.