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NBA News / Last Word On Sports / July 26
Chet vs Wemby: Is it Still a Thing in the 2025-26 Season?
Both Chet Holmgren and Victor Wembanyama are the centers of the future NBA. But, neither player was able to show their full potential in the game due to injuries.
OKC Thunder: Grading Chet Holmgren Contract Extension
It was an unforgettable season in Bricktown, with the Oklahoma City Thunder winning their first NBA Championship after a historic 2024-25 regular season.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 16
Sneaky Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren contract details help Thunder
After Mark Daigneault led the Oklahoma City Thunder to the franchise’s first championship, Sam Presti got to work. The Thunder’s general manager quickly signed Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to a four-year, $285 million contract extension.
The 'Most NBA games played' quiz
How many of the career leaders for games played in the NBA can you name in five minutes?
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 15
Thunder’s Chet Holmgren rates NBA Centel posts about himself
Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren have had an incredibly marvellous time of late. After winning his first NBA championship in just his third official season in the NBA, the lanky forward signed a $250 million contract extension. And now he seems to be making the most of the offseason as well.
Zach Lowe Reports Details on Chet Holmgren's Max Contract Extension
This has been a summer of extension for the Oklahoma City Thunder as they hope to extend this championship run into dynastic levels. For Oklahoma City to accomplish that goal, they need their big three in place of superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, All-NBA forward Jalen Williams and rising star center Chet Holmgren.
Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 10
Zach Lowe questions Suns’ Devin Booker’s max in comparison to Chet Holmgren’s
Zach Lowe questioned the Phoenix Suns’ decision to give Devin Booker a two-year, $145 million extension, comparing the contract to newly crowned NBA champion Chet Holmgren’s five-year rookie max extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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.
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.
Oklahoma City Thunder 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.
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.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Athlon Sports / July 9
Kevin Love Has Message for Thunder Player After $250 Million News
The Oklahoma City Thunder just won the 2024-25 NBA championship. Now, they are making sure the core that helped make it happen will be with the team long term.
Chet Holmgren Provides Stability For OKC Thunder’s Defense for the Future
It was a foregone conclusion that, at some point in the future, Oklahoma City would have to make some tough decisions regarding cap space. With the second and third apron looming, the Thunder were always going to have to get creative.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 9
Watch Blake Griffin hilariously make NBA Cup announcement
Retired forward Blake Griffin is starring in a new ad to promote the 2025 NBA Cup, featuring Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren. While the ink on Holmgren’s new five-year rookie max contract extension still hasn’t dried, he receives a funny phone call from Griffin at the beginning of the NBA ad.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Athlon Sports / July 9
Former Gonzaga Star Chet Holmgren Signs Massive Rookie Extension with Oklahoma City
A few weeks after helping lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to an NBA championship, former Gonzaga star Chet Holmgren was rewarded with a five-year maximum rookie contract extension.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / July 9
NBA Notes: Thunder, Chet Holmgren, Nets, Pelicans, James Borrego
Thunder big man Chet Holmgren has agreed to a five-year, fully guaranteed maximum rookie contract extension, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal is projected to be worth $240 million based on current salary cap projections for the 2026–27 season, per ESPN’s Bobby Marks.
The '2025 NBA playoff points-per-game leaders' quiz
How many of the players to average at least 15 points-per-game in the 2025 NBA playoffs can you name in six minutes?
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / July 9
The Good, The Bad And The Ugly Of Chet Holmgren’s Extension
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Thunder just made sure their young dynasty stays alive. Chet Holmgren’s new extension locks in the 7-foot-1 shot blocker for five more seasons through 2030-31, rewarding the center for anchoring Oklahoma City’s title run.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Field Level Media / July 9
Report: Thunder, Chet Holmgren agree to $250M extension
Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder agreed to a five-year contract extension worth up to $250 million, ESPN reported Wednesday. The contract is fully guaranteed and comes on the heels of Oklahoma City's landmark contract with NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / July 9
Thunder, Chet Holmgren agree to max five-year extension
The second pick of the 2022 draft, Holmgren has battled through injuries in his first three years as a pro but has excelled when on the court.
Chet Holmgren's Future is in OKC
Chet Holmgren was a vital catalyst to the Oklahoma City Thunder's route to becoming NBA Champions. A Gonzaga alum, the 7-foot-1 versatile big man brought energy and camaraderie to an already budding young Thunder team—he filled a spot, both on and off the floor, that catered perfectly to this team's and the franchise's needs.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Ball Exclusives / June 23
Chet Holmgren credits three people for OKC winning the title
Chet Holmgren was supposed to have a dominant rookie season in 2022 when the Oklahoma City Thunder drafted him second overall. However, a Lisfranc injury he suffered during a Pro-am game would cost him the entire 2022-23 season.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / June 23
Chet Holmgren is a defensive legend in the making
The 23-year-old had 11 blocks and four steals in the Finals, while finishing with a team-best plus-minus of 4.9. He is the youngest player to record 10 or more blocks in the Finals since Tim Duncan.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / June 20
What this slumping Thunder standout must do in Game 7
Thursday night's Game 6 was rough for every player on the Oklahoma City Thunder, who lost 108-91 to the Indiana Pacers and face a Game 7 on Sunday night at home.
The '10+ NBA double-doubles in 2024-25' quiz
How many of the NBA players to record 10 or more double-doubles in the 2024-25 NBA seasons can you name in six minutes?
The 'Active NBA players with a double-double in a Game 7' quiz
How many of the active players have recorded a double-double in Game 7 of an NBA playoff series can you name in six minutes?
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