Williams has agreed to a five-year maximum rookie extension that could reach $287 million, according to ESPN. This OKC "big three" is now locked in with the Thunder for multiple years and could account for as much as $822 million on the payroll.

The Oklahoma City Thunder and forward Jalen Williams have agreed to a five-year max extension worth as much as $287 million, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

Fans Blast OKC Thunder After Big Chet Holmgren Contract Decision originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The reigning champions are keeping the band together. Shortly after signing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to the largest contract extension in NBA history, Sam Presti and the Oklahoma City Thunder have doubled down on their core.

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.

Following their NBA title, the Oklahoma City Thunder have been hard at work in retaining their core. OKC struck a four-year, $285 million agreement with reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilg