Oklahoma City Thunder Secure Future by Signing Forward Jaylin Williams to a Multi-Year Contract Extension, Demonstrating Commitment to Young Talent and Solidifying Roster Stability Ahead of Upcoming NBA Seasons as Team Continues to Build for Long-Term Success and Competitive Growth in the League

The Thunder big man will stay in Oklahoma City on a reported 3-year deal worth $24 million.

Drafted 34th overall in 2022, Jaylin Williams helped lead the Thunder to their 1st NBA Championship in 2024-25.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma City Thunder has signed forward/center Jaylin Williams to a multi-year contract extension, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti.

Details of the extension were not announced by the team, but reports indicate Williams’ extension is a three-year deal worth up to $24 million, per ESPN.

In three seasons with the Thunder, Williams has appeared in 146 games (46 starts) and registered career averages of 5.1 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 15.7 minutes while drawing 85 offensive fouls (ranks 22nd in the NBA). During the 2024-25 season, Williams shot 39.9% from 3-point range (61-153 3FGs).

Williams posted three triple-doubles during his nine starts this past season and he became just the fifth Thunder player in team history to record multiple triple-doubles in a single season.

The Fort Smith, Arkansas native was originally selected 34th overall by Oklahoma City in the 2022 NBA Draft and this past season, Williams helped lead the Thunder to its first NBA Championship in team history.