The Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder and the Phoenix Suns didn’t take time away from group negotiations throughout NBA Summer time League, which began this week. Solidifying their potential future dynasty, the Thunder locked down one other member of their Large Three, 23-year-old large man Chet Holmgren, signing him to a five-year, $250 million max-contract extension. After profitable the NBA Finals, Thunder common supervisor Sam Presti and the Thunder devoted are hoping the previous second total choose can keep wholesome this upcoming season.
Holmgren missed his whole rookie yr with a Lisfranc harm in his foot and sat out 32 video games this previous season attributable to a hip harm. Remarkably, the Thunder went 26–6 in his absence. When Chet was on the ground, his impression was felt on each ends. Averaging 16 factors and eight rebounds for his profession, he additionally tallied eleven blocks within the NBA Finals. This transfer positions Oklahoma Metropolis to compete for championships for at the very least one other half-decade.
With a younger core in place, the Thunder have additionally begun negotiations to re-sign their finest defender, Jalen Williams, to a long-term deal.
In the meantime, the Phoenix Suns answered one main query of their complicated offseason. Devin Booker agreed to a two-year, $145 million extension to stay in Phoenix by at the very least the tip of the 2029–2030 season. It marks the very best annual extension wage in NBA historical past. Final season was the primary yr of Booker’s $224 million supermax extension, which he signed in 2022.
Quick-forward to a lackluster season, the place Phoenix didn’t make the postseason regardless of having Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal. Many puzzled if this might be the time Booker lastly requested to be launched. The franchise chief in profession factors (16,452) and three-pointers made (1,424), Booker has lengthy been thought of a Phoenix lifer. He shot 46% from the sphere and 33% from past the arc this previous season. Booker is ready to earn $70.1 million in 2028–2029 and $75.7 million in 2029–2030.
First-year coach Jordan Ott is relieved to have Booker locked down for the longer term as he works to form the remainder of the roster alongside common supervisor James Jones.
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