OKC Thunder Inks All Star Jalen Williams
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Williams has agreed to a five-year maximum rookie extension that could reach $287 million, according to ESPN. This OKC "big three" is now locked in with the Thunder for multiple years and could account for as much as $822 million on the payroll.
The Oklahoma City Thunder and forward Jalen Williams have agreed to a five-year max extension worth as much as $287 million, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren agreeing to extensions this offseason, the NBA champs have solidified their "big three."
Williams can receive the maximum amount of money if he reaches certain escalators, such as making another All-NBA team or winning MVP, through the Derrick Rose Rule
Thunder star Jalen Williams becomes the third player on Oklahoma City to receive a massive extension after winning the 2025 NBA Finals.
Jalen Williams played a key role in the OKC Thunder's championship run last season despite dealing with a wrist injury.
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