The Oklahoma City Thunder have exercised their fourth-year contract options on forward/center Chet Holmgren, forward Ousmane Dieng, and guard/forward Jalen Williams, as well as their third-year option on guard Cason Wallace.
Chet Holmgren had an outstanding season, earning NBA All-Rookie First Team honors and finishing second in Rookie of the Year voting after playing in all 82 games as a starter.
He averaged 16.5 points on 53.0% shooting, 7.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 2.32 blocks per game, ranking fifth in the league in blocks.
Holmgren made NBA history during the 2023-24 season by becoming the first player ever to record at least 150 assists, 150 blocks, and 100 three-pointers in a single season, demonstrating his versatility and impact on both ends of the court.
Ousmane Dieng has appeared in 72 games over the past two seasons, contributing 4.5 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in 13.0 minutes per game. He was also named the 2024 G League Finals MVP after leading the Blue to their first-ever G League Championship.
Jalen Williams, who played in 71 games (all starts) last season, was the Thunder’s second-leading scorer, averaging 19.1 points along with 4.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.13 steals per game.
He earned NBA All-Rookie First Team honors in 2022-23 and has been named to the NBA Rising Stars team for two consecutive seasons.
Cason Wallace also made an impression in his rookie year, earning NBA All-Rookie Second Team honors after playing in all 82 games, including 13 starts.
He averaged 6.8 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.5 assists while shooting 49.1% from the field, ranking fifth among rookies, and 41.9% from beyond the arc, second among rookies.
Thunder Exercise 25-26 Options On Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, Ousmane Dieng, Cason Wallace https://t.co/088gcwFFUm
— RealGM (@RealGM) October 23, 2024
