Cason Wallace Signs Five-Year, $139 Million Extension With Oklahoma City Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder have agreed to a five-year, $139 million rookie-scale contract extension with Cason Wallace , the All-Defensive guard and No. 10 pick in the 2023 NBA draft. According to agents Jeff Schwartz, Max Lipsett and Marcus Monk of Excel Sports Management, speaking to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the deal was reported Sunday.

The extension is a strong signal of the Thunder’s confidence in Wallace, and it adds another durable contract option to Oklahoma City’s roster while the franchise continues to build around its young core.

Cason Wallace Agrees to Five-Year, $139 Million Contract Extension

Wallace, 22, was a second-team All-Defensive selection last season. He averaged career highs of 8.6 points, 2.6 assists and 1.9 steals per game and led the NBA in total steals with 150.

Wallace has appeared in all 48 of the Thunder’s playoff games ...