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Thunder Lock Up Key Player With $139 Million Contract Extension

The Oklahoma City Thunder are on the doorstep of beginning the 2026-27 regular season.Oklahoma City opens with a road game against the San Antonio Spurs on Oct. 20 in a rematch of the Western Conference Finals.With this game comes a…

By Kevin Hicks · HEAVY

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 3:05 AM

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The Thunder agreed to a five-year, $139 million contract extension with guard Cason Wallace.
Wallace will step into the starting shooting guard spot vacated by Luguentz Dort.
The deal secures Wallace as part of a core featuring Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams.

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The Oklahoma City Thunder have reached an agreement with fourth-year guard Cason Wallace on a five-year, $139 million contract extension, according to Shams Charania. The 22-year-old Kentucky product is set to enter Oklahoma City's starting lineup at shooting guard following the departure of Luguentz Dort.

Wallace will start alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams as the Thunder prepare to open their 2026-27 regular season against the San Antonio Spurs on October 20. The extension secures a central member of the franchise's young core on a long-term permanent deal.

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