Gilgeous-Alexander Signs $285M Thunder Extension

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has signed a four-year, $285 million supermax contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder, making him the highest-paid player in NBA history by annual salary. The extension keeps him with the Thunder through the 2030-31 season after leading the team to a 68-win campaign and a dramatic seven-game NBA Finals victory over the Indiana Pacers. Gilgeous-Alexander captured MVP, Finals MVP, and the scoring title in the same season—joining Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Shaquille O’Neal in this rare feat. The decision to sign now, rather than wait for a potentially larger five-year deal, demonstrates his commitment to the Thunder’s championship ambitions. The deal is seen as a strong statement of mutual loyalty between player and franchise. NBA observers have widely praised the extension for its historical and basketball significance.