Thunder's Jalen Williams agrees to rookie extension
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It has been a busy offseason for the Oklahoma City Thunder. After clinching its first NBA championship, the Thunder conducted a championship parade, wrapped up
Jalen Williams, fresh off a breakout third season, has reportedly agreed to a five-year contract extension with the Thunder that could be worth up to $287 million.
Jalen Williams played a key role in the OKC Thunder's championship run last season despite dealing with a wrist injury.
Thunder fans woke up to some excellent news this morning when it was reported that the OKC front office and center Chet Holmgren, an integral piece of the team's NBA title run, had agreed to a five-year maximum rookie contract extension to keep the 23-year-old locked up in Oklahoma City for the foreseeable future.
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Thunder Wire on MSNJalen Williams reacts to Rockets trade for Kevin Durant: 'That's dope for Houston'But that wasn't the only topic that dominated the airwaves in the aftermath. In the morning of Game 7, Kevin Durant was traded to the Houston Rockets in a historic seven-team deal. After three disappointing seasons with the Phoenix Suns, the 36-year-old has one last chance to chase a title.
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