# 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.
- Title: Thunder extend Cason Wallace on five-year, $139M deal
- Summary: Oklahoma City Thunder sign Cason Wallace to five-year, $139M contract after second apron payroll concerns. Oklahoma City Thunder extended Cason Wallace to a…
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- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nba/news/thunder-cason-wallace-contract-extension-second-apron-payroll
- Published: 2026-10-19T13:21:00+00:00
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- Topics: oklahoma city thunder, cason wallace, second apron, nba, luxury tax, oklahoma city, 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.
## Key takeaway

Oklahoma City Thunder extended Cason Wallace to a five-year, $139 million deal to manage second apron payroll risks.