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With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren agreeing to extensions this offseason, the NBA champs have solidified their "big three."
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Thunder, Jalen Williams reportedly agree to rookie max extension
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Published July 10, 2025 03:40 PM
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Fresh off of their first NBA title, the Oklahoma City Thunder have wasted no time this offseason solidifying the future of many of their key players.
ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Thursday afternoon that the team has agreed to a rookie max extension with forward Jalen Williams. The deal, which goes into effect starting with the 2026-27 season, could be worth up to $287 million over five years.
The 2024-25 season was the most productive of J-Dub’s NBA career, as he earned his first All-Star Game appearance, third-team All-NBA and second-team All-Defensive team honors. Used at every position other than point guard at various stages, Williams averaged 21.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.1 assists, 1.6 steals, 0.7 blocks and 1.8 three-pointers per game in 69 regular-season appearances.
Williams would record similar averages during Oklahoma City’s march to the NBA title, and his 40-point effort in a Game 5 victory over the Indiana Pacers during the NBA Finals won’t be forgotten anytime soon. It’s worth noting that Williams did his damage during the latter stages of the season while playing through a right wrist injury that required surgery shortly after the NBA Finals.
With Thursday’s news, the Thunder have secured the futures of Williams, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren this offseason with extensions that could ultimately total $822 million.
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