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Thunder Faces $157 Million Salary Crunch, May Trade Holmgren

7/12/2026

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Oklahoma City Thunder will carry over $157 million in salaries for Chet Holmgren, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams in the next two seasons, raising depth concerns.
Both Holmgren and Gilgeous-Alexander will earn $41.5 million annually, while Gilgeous-Alexander’s deal climbs to $61 million in 2027-28.
The Thunder lost Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe this offseason to flex salary.
General manager Sam Presti may trade Jalen Williams or Chet Holmgren to spread salary and keep depth.

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Oklahoma City Thunder will carry over $157 million in salaries for Chet Holmgren, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams in the next two seasons, raising depth concerns.
Both Holmgren and Gilgeous-Alexander will earn $41.5 million annually, while Gilgeous-Alexander’s deal climbs to $61 million in 2027-28.
The Thunder lost Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe this offseason to flex salary.
General manager Sam Presti may trade Jalen Williams or Chet Holmgren to spread salary and keep depth.