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Thunder dodges luxury-tax apron with major trade, extensions

8/21/2026

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Oklahoma City Thunder traded Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins and Luguentz Dort for draft picks to dodge the luxury-tax apron.
Thunder kept Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams on a $150 million 2027-28 deal.
Thunder signed center Isaiah Hartenstein to a $75 million three-year contract, up from $28 million.
Guard Cason Wallace became extension-eligible this summer, likely earning a raise.
Despite losing depth, the Thunder entered 2026-27 still among the NBA’s deepest teams.

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Oklahoma City Thunder traded Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins and Luguentz Dort for draft picks to dodge the luxury-tax apron.
Thunder kept Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams on a $150 million 2027-28 deal.
Thunder signed center Isaiah Hartenstein to a $75 million three-year contract, up from $28 million.
Guard Cason Wallace became extension-eligible this summer, likely earning a raise.
Despite losing depth, the Thunder entered 2026-27 still among the NBA’s deepest teams.