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Thunder poised to sign two stars to lucrative contract extensions

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated Jul 9, 2025 10:52 AM ET

The Oklahoma City Thunder are locking down their core players on the heels of their NBA title.

The Thunder are in agreement on a five-year rookie max contract with center Chet Holmgren, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. That deal could be worth as much as $250 million.

The Thunder are not done there. Charania added that the team has momentum in rookie extension talks with Jalen Williams, and are hoping to get something done with him soon.

After missing three months during the season, Holmgren returned in February and came back stronger to help lead OKC and its young core to the NBA title. The Thunder will now move toward locking in All-NBA superstar Jalen Williams, who has momentum in his rookie extension talks. https://t.co/oua4FZcuem
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 9, 2025

It has been a busy offseason for the Thunder, who are determined to keep their big three together for years to come. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander already got a monster new contract from the team earlier this summer.

Both Holmgren and Williams have proven their worth to Oklahoma City. Holmgren has become a star in his own right, while Williams had a breakout moment in the NBA Finals. There is a history of injury with Holmgren, but the Thunder clearly do not believe that will linger.

The strong core the Thunder have built could certainly grow into a dynasty. They will be an expensive group, but they should pile up a lot of wins in the years to come.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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