Thunder’s hopes of retaining Cason Wallace could be lost if latest domino falls

The Oklahoma City Thunder have not yet completed a contract extension for guard Cason Wallace as new deals around the NBA continue to shape the market. Wallace's expected asking price has been influenced by Ausar Thompson's five-year, $155 million contract extension, which established a benchmark for young guards across the league.

Additional upward pressure on Wallace's market value could come if Brandin Podziemski secures an extension, with reporter Brian Windhorst suggesting Podziemski could command $19 million to $20 million annually. Wallace, who finished third in the NBA in steals, could potentially use these rising market figures as leverage in future negotiations with Oklahoma City.