Fans Blast OKC Thunder After Big Chet Holmgren Contract Decision originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The reigning champions are keeping the band together. Shortly after signing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to the largest contract extension in NBA history, Sam Presti and the Oklahoma City Thunder have doubled down on their core.

T he Oklahoma City Thunder are in the midst of a busy offseason. Not long ago, the Thunder staked its claim to its first NBA championship, defeating the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 o

"Oklahoma City officials will now move toward locking in All-NBA superstar Jalen Williams, who has momentum in his rookie extension talks," wrote Charania. "The second-youngest team in NBA history to win a championship, the Thunder have now locked in Holmgren and league MVP and Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to long-term maximum extensions."