Jalen Williams And OKC Agreed To Five-Year Maximum Rookie Contract Extension
Free agency is a busy time and it seems like no one has been busier than the Thunder. In the last week they have secured their top three players with maximum contracts. Today it was announced that the third player was signed. Which is to say that Jalen Williams and OKC have agreed to a five-year maximum rookie contract extension. Williams is only 24 years old but has proven himself to be an integral part of the Oklahoma City team.
Just yesterday Chet Holmgren agreed to his big deal and prior to that was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander signing his big contract. And there had already been talk about getting Williams signed which has now happened. The extension kicks in at the start of the 2026-27 season. Posting details about the deal, Shams Charania writes:
“Breaking: Oklahoma City Thunder All-NBA star and champion Jalen Williams has agreed to a five-year maximum rookie contract extension that could reach $287 million, agents Bill Duffy and Justin Haynes of WME Basketball told ESPN.”
“After becoming the second-youngest team in NBA history to win a title, the Thunder now have long-term commitments from their Big 3 of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (26), Williams (24) and Chet Holmgren (23) to play together through the rest of the decade as they enter their primes.”
Williams averaged 21.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 5.1 assists this season, earning third-team All-NBA and second-team All-Defensive honors. We could also say Williams is a tough and gritty player as he played through a torn ligament in his right wrist during the last three months of the season. Including the team’s seven-game NBA Finals victory over the Indiana Pacers. Williams had surgery on Tuesday, July 1 to repair the torn ligament in his wrist. General manager of the Thunder Sam Presti said he expects Williams to be ready for the start of the regular season.
Jalen Williams And OKC Agreed To Five-Year Maximum Rookie Contract Extension
So SGA, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams combined contracts are now worth $822 Million. With three big-money contracts going down you might be wondering how OKC can afford them. Well ESPN provided an explanation on how it all works out:
“In 2026-27, the Thunder project to have a payroll of $246 million, which will take them over the first and second apron, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks. However, unlike recent high-spending teams, Oklahoma City has the flexibility with $77 million in non-guaranteed contracts. Oklahoma City has dozens of draft picks and has structured their contracts in future years to put them in a position to keep the core of the roster together for the foreseeable future.”
Therefore with smart planning and fiscal responsibility the Thunder are putting themselves in great position for the long run. Good for them and congratulations to Jalen Williams on his great new contract!
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