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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Signs Historic $285M Supermax Deal

7/2/2025

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has made history by signing a groundbreaking four-year, $285 million supermax contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder. This monumental deal, which elevates him to the highest-paid player in NBA history with an annual salary of $71.3 million, comes on the heels of his MVP season that guided the Thunder to their inaugural championship. He’s now set to remain in Oklahoma City until the 2030-31 season.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has made history by signing a groundbreaking four-year, $285 million supermax contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder. This monumental deal, which elevates him to the highest-paid player in NBA history with an annual salary of $71.3 million, comes on the heels of his MVP season that guided the Thunder to their inaugural championship. He’s now set to remain in Oklahoma City until the 2030-31 season.