Chet Holmgren signs max contract extension with OKC Thunder in NBA
Briefly

Chet Holmgren signed a five-year rookie-maximum contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder worth up to $250 million. This fully guaranteed contract follows Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's $285.4 million super maximum extension. Holmgren, who stands at 7 feet 1 inch, had been limited to 32 regular-season games previously due to injuries but maintained impressive career averages of 16.1 points and 7.9 rebounds per game. He was pivotal in the Thunder's title run in 2025 with multiple double-double performances during the playoffs.
Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder have agreed to a five-year rookie-maximum contract extension worth up to $250 million, fully guaranteed.
The contract extension follows Oklahoma City's agreement with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who signed a four-year, $285.4 million super maximum contract extension.
Holmgren, a 23-year-old center, averaged 16.1 points and 7.9 rebounds per game and was instrumental in the team’s title run in 2025.
He achieved eight double-doubles in the postseason across 23 games, showcasing his impact despite previous injuries that limited his play time.
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