The Oklahoma City Thunder are positioned to secure their championship core for the future, with league insiders expecting rookie-scale extensions for Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren.
According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, both players are projected to receive substantial contract offers this offseason. The front office now faces a financial decision: offer the full five-year max to each, or seek slight discounts to maintain long-term flexibility.
Williams, 24, just completed the most productive year of his career. He averaged 21.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.1 assists, and 1.6 steals over 69 regular-season games while shooting 48.4% from the field and 36.5% from three.
In the postseason, the 6-foot-5 forward remained consistent, putting up 21.4 points and 4.8 assists across 23 games. His versatility on both ends played a key role in Oklahoma City’s run to the franchise’s first NBA title since relocating from Seattle.
Holmgren, meanwhile, logged just 32 games in the regular season due to injury but contributed 15.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks per contest. The 23-year-old center elevated his game in the playoffs, increasing his rebounding to 8.7 while maintaining elite rim protection.
He also appeared in all 23 postseason matchups, offering consistent minutes behind MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Williams.
Both players are entering the final year of their rookie contracts. Williams is finishing a four-year, $20 million deal, while Holmgren is on a $44.9 million pact from the 2022 draft class.
With the Thunder winning a league-best 68 games during the 2024-25 regular season and capturing the Western Conference crown, locking up their young talent remains a priority for General Manager Sam Presti.
Financially, Oklahoma City is in position to absorb maximum extensions for both players, but with future cap implications looming—including potential supermax negotiations for Gilgeous-Alexander—the team may look for team-friendly terms.
Negotiations on rookie extensions can officially begin on July 1.
