Gilgeous-Alexander Signs Record Thunder Extension

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the reigning NBA MVP and Finals MVP, has agreed to a record-breaking four-year, $285 million supermax contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder, the highest annual salary in NBA history. The extension begins with the 2027-28 season and runs through 2030-31, following a historic campaign in which Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder to a 68-win season and their first NBA championship. He led the league in scoring with 32.7 points per game and became just the fourth player ever to win the scoring title, regular season MVP, and Finals MVP in the same season, joining Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neal, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The contract's structure is designed to provide future roster flexibility as other key players become eligible for extensions. Signing the extension now, rather than waiting, reduces risk and ensures security for both Gilgeous-Alexander and the franchise. The deal underscores Oklahoma City's commitment to sustained contention and Gilgeous-Alexander's status as a franchise cornerstone.