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Thunder extend Cason Wallace on five-year, $139M deal
Oklahoma City Thunder sign Cason Wallace to five-year, $139M contract after second apron payroll concerns.
In brief
Oklahoma City Thunder sign Cason Wallace to five-year, $139M contract after second apron payroll concerns. Oklahoma City Thunder extended Cason Wallace to a five-year, $139 million deal to manage second apron payroll risks. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
Thunder re-sign Cason Wallace
Oklahoma City Thunder agreed to a five-year, $139 million contract extension with Cason Wallace.
Wallace's starting role expected
Wallace is expected to take on a permanent starting role this season after previously being a backup.
Second apron payroll concerns
Thunder are $25 million above the projected second apron line with 13 players under contract.
Team's financial strategy
Sam Presti stated savings from trading players will be re-allocated to future teams.
Luxury tax implications
Thunder will enter the luxury tax of this era with no immediate repeater status.
Potential roster moves
Thunder may move core players to stay below second apron line next summer.
Second apron consequences
Second apron doesn't have major consequences until third time above line within five years.
What to remember
Oklahoma City Thunder extended Cason Wallace to a five-year, $139 million deal to manage second apron payroll risks.
