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OKC Thunder extend Nikola Jokic stopper on $28M deal to retain stellar big man depth 

The OKC Thunder have extended forward Jaylin Williams on a three-year, $24 million contract, Shams Charania reported Saturday. OKC declined Williams’ $2.1 million team option and negotiated a new contract with his agents, fairly compensating him for his part in the team’s championship run.

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He made 47 appearances for the Thunder in 2024-25, averaging 5.9 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game. Williams’ most memorable moments from last season came during the Western Conference semifinals against the Denver Nuggets.

While he only averaged 3.4 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists against the Nuggets, fans appreciated Williams for his solid defense against Nikola Jokic. The former MVP went 5-for-18 from the field when guarded by Williams through the first five games of the Western Conference semifinals.

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