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Cason Wallace Deal Relieves Thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder signs Cason Wallace to five-year $139m extension ahead of opening night.
In brief
Oklahoma City Thunder signs Cason Wallace to five-year $139m extension ahead of opening night. Oklahoma City Thunder secured Cason Wallace's future with a five-year $139 million extension to avoid distractions ahead of opening night. Originally reported by Oklahoma City Thunder On SI.
Thunder's Offseason Question Answered
Oklahoma City’s season is about to begin, and it has one less thing to worry about ahead of opening night.
Cason Wallace Five-Year Deal
On Sunday night, the Thunder’s biggest remaining offseason question was finally answered with the signing of Cason Wallace to a five-year, $139 million extension.
Drama-Free Signing
After seeing several other players from the 2023 draft class get signed to big deals, questions only became more frequent as time passed and Wallace remained unsigned.
Short-Term Solution
With Wallace now signed, there won’t be any distractions for the Thunder as they head to San Antonio for an opening night matchup.
Avoiding Opening Night Distractions
Although the rematch of the Western Conference Finals has been heavily anticipated for many reasons, the Thunder would’ve had a cloud hanging over them if Wallace wasn’t signed to an extension.
Long-Term Security
Knowing that everyone, including the newest member of the starting five, is locked in and focused fully on the upcoming season is just another thing the Thunder won’t have to worry about.
The takeaway
Oklahoma City Thunder secured Cason Wallace's future with a five-year $139 million extension to avoid distractions ahead of opening night.
