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3 days ago
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- Yahoo
OKC Thunder signs Jaylin Williams to three-year, $24 million contract extension
If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission. Pricing and availability are subject to change. The OKC Thunder has signed Jaylin Williams to a three-year, $24 million contract extension. ESPN's Shams Charania first reported the news on Sunday. The third and final year on the deal is a team option. Advertisement Williams is a 23-year-old forward who was selected by OKC with the No. 34 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. The Thunder declined his $2.1 million team option this summer to negotiate the new contract. Williams averaged 5.9 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists this past season. He shot 43.9% from the field and 39.9% from deep. Pre-order our new book on Thunder's run to NBA title But, more importantly, Williams has played a key role in developing OKC's team chemistry. It became increasingly difficult to imagine the 6-foot-9 big man in a different jersey, and it now looks like that won't happen any time soon. Advertisement OKC is set to return all of its rotational players from its NBA championship roster. The last remaining piece is Ajay Mitchell, who the Thunder can bring back on a $3 million team option. More: Inside Isaiah Joe, Jaylin Williams' 'crazy' journey to Thunder, NBA Finals from Fort Smith Jaylin Williams stats for 2024-25 season Games: 47 Points: 5.9 per game Rebounds: 5.6 per game Assists: 2.6 per game Steals: 0.5 per game Blocks: 0.6 per game Field-goal shooting: 43.9% 3-point shooting: 39.9% Free-throw shooting: 76.8% Justin Martinez covers sports for The Oklahoman. Have a story idea for Justin? He can be reached at jmartinez@ or on X/Twitter at @Justintohoops. Sign up for the Thunder Sports Minute newsletter to access more NBA coverage. Support Justin's work and that of other Oklahoman journalists by purchasing a digital subscription today at This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: OKC Thunder signs Jaylin Williams to three-year contract extension
Yahoo
3 days ago
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OKC Thunder signing Ajay Mitchell to three-year contract worth nearly $9M, per report
The Oklahoma City Thunder has reportedly agreed to a three-year contract with Ajay Mitchell that's worth nearly $9 million. ESPN's Shams Charania first reported the deal on Sunday. OKC declined Mitchell's $3 million team option for the 2025-26 campaign to instead sign him to the new contract. Advertisement OKC selected Mitchell with the No. 38 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. The 23-year-old guard originally joined the team on a two-way contract but earned a standard deal in February by posting averages of 6.5 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 16.6 minutes. Mitchell showcased great efficiency by going 49.5% from the field, 38.3% from deep and 82.9% from the free-throw line. He also made good decisions with the ball and provided hustle plays with his strong motor. OKC is now set to bring back all of its rotational players from its championship run. It also agreed to a three-year, $24 million contract extension with backup big man Jaylin Williams on Sunday. Pre-order our new book on Thunder's run to NBA title Advertisement More: OKC Thunder signs Jaylin Williams to three-year, $24 million contract extension Ajay Mitchell stats for 2024-25 season Games: 36 Points: 6.5 per game Rebounds: 1.9 per game Assists: 1.8 per game Steals: 0.7 per game Blocks: 0.1 per game Field-goal shooting: 49.5% 3-point shooting: 38.3% Free-throw shooting: 82.9% Justin Martinez covers sports for The Oklahoman. Have a story idea for Justin? He can be reached at jmartinez@ or on X/Twitter at @Justintohoops. Sign up for the Thunder Sports Minute newsletter to access more NBA coverage. Support Justin's work and that of other Oklahoman journalists by purchasing a digital subscription today at This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: OKC Thunder signing Ajay Mitchell to 3-year contract worth nearly $9M
25-05-2025
- Sport
Thunder take 2-1 lead into game 4 against the Timberwolves
Oklahoma City Thunder (68-14, first in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -3.5; over/under is 218.5 WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS: Thunder lead series 2-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference finals with a 2-1 lead in the series. The Timberwolves won the last meeting 143-101 on Sunday, led by 30 points from Anthony Edwards. Ajay Mitchell led the Thunder with 14. The Timberwolves are 11-5 in division games. Minnesota is fifth in the Western Conference scoring 114.3 points while shooting 46.8% from the field. The Thunder are 12-4 against opponents from the Northwest Division. Oklahoma City ranks sixth in the Western Conference with 26.9 assists per game led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averaging 6.4. The 114.3 points per game the Timberwolves average are 6.7 more points than the Thunder give up (107.6). The Thunder score 11.2 more points per game (120.5) than the Timberwolves give up (109.3). TOP PERFORMERS: Edwards is averaging 27.6 points, 5.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists for the Timberwolves. Julius Randle is averaging 23.2 points, 6.2 rebounds and 5.3 assists over the last 10 games. Gilgeous-Alexander is scoring 32.7 points per game with 5.0 rebounds and 6.4 assists for the Thunder. Jalen Williams is averaging 18.1 points and 6.0 rebounds while shooting 40.3% over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Timberwolves: 7-3, averaging 109.8 points, 43.7 rebounds, 25.0 assists, 7.0 steals and 5.1 blocks per game while shooting 46.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 105.1 points per game. Thunder: 6-4, averaging 114.1 points, 44.2 rebounds, 25.4 assists, 10.1 steals and 4.9 blocks per game while shooting 45.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 107.8 points. INJURIES: Timberwolves: None listed. Thunder: Nikola Topic: out for season (acl).
Winnipeg Free Press
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Thunder take 2-1 lead into game 4 against the Timberwolves
Oklahoma City Thunder (68-14, first in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -3.5; over/under is 218.5 WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS: Thunder lead series 2-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference finals with a 2-1 lead in the series. The Timberwolves won the last meeting 143-101 on Sunday, led by 30 points from Anthony Edwards. Ajay Mitchell led the Thunder with 14. The Timberwolves are 11-5 in division games. Minnesota is fifth in the Western Conference scoring 114.3 points while shooting 46.8% from the field. The Thunder are 12-4 against opponents from the Northwest Division. Oklahoma City ranks sixth in the Western Conference with 26.9 assists per game led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averaging 6.4. The 114.3 points per game the Timberwolves average are 6.7 more points than the Thunder give up (107.6). The Thunder score 11.2 more points per game (120.5) than the Timberwolves give up (109.3). TOP PERFORMERS: Edwards is averaging 27.6 points, 5.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists for the Timberwolves. Julius Randle is averaging 23.2 points, 6.2 rebounds and 5.3 assists over the last 10 games. Gilgeous-Alexander is scoring 32.7 points per game with 5.0 rebounds and 6.4 assists for the Thunder. Jalen Williams is averaging 18.1 points and 6.0 rebounds while shooting 40.3% over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Timberwolves: 7-3, averaging 109.8 points, 43.7 rebounds, 25.0 assists, 7.0 steals and 5.1 blocks per game while shooting 46.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 105.1 points per game. Thunder: 6-4, averaging 114.1 points, 44.2 rebounds, 25.4 assists, 10.1 steals and 4.9 blocks per game while shooting 45.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 107.8 points. INJURIES: Timberwolves: None listed. Thunder: Nikola Topic: out for season (acl). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Washington Post
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Thunder take 2-1 lead into game 4 against the Timberwolves
Oklahoma City Thunder (68-14, first in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -3.5; over/under is 218.5 WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS: Thunder lead series 2-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference finals with a 2-1 lead in the series. The Timberwolves won the last meeting 143-101 on Sunday, led by 30 points from Anthony Edwards. Ajay Mitchell led the Thunder with 14.
