Oklahoma City Thunder Plans Long-Term Extension Jalen Williams Amid Active Roster Moves
Oklahoma City Thunder Plans Long-Term Extension Jalen Williams Amid Active Roster Moves

Oklahoma City Thunder Plans Long-Term Extension Jalen Williams Amid Active Roster Moves

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The Oklahoma City Thunder continue their aggressive roster building by securing key players with lucrative contracts and adding promising talent. They recently signed Chet Holmgren to a five-year, $250 million extension and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to a record-breaking $290 million super-max deal, with plans underway to lock in All-NBA star Jalen Williams to a long-term extension as well. Williams, a critical contributor and strong defender, averaged 21.6 points per game and earned All-NBA and All-Defense honors. Additionally, the Thunder signed former Utah star Branden Carlson to a two-way contract, allowing him to split time between the NBA and the G League, bolstering their frontcourt depth. Meanwhile, Alex Ducas, a two-way contract player and NBA champion with the Thunder, has signed with the Brisbane Bullets of Australia's NBL, reflecting some roster turnover. These moves underscore the Thunder's commitment to maintaining a young, talented core while managing salary cap constraints and continuing to develop their championship window.

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