- Oct 16, 2026
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The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed guard Cason Wallace to a five-year, $139 million rookie-scale contract extension, according to Shams Charania.
Wallace, a former Kentucky Wildcats standout selected in the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft, has spent his first two seasons primarily in a bench role. During the most recent campaign, he averaged 8.6 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game. His defensive impact has been more pronounced, as he averaged nearly two steals per game across the last two seasons and earned a spot on the NBA All-Defensive Second Team.
The extension comes after the Thunder traded Luguentz Dort to the Atlanta Hawks this offseason, clearing the way for Wallace to assume an expanded role. Oklahoma City has identified the guard as a long-term key piece of its core as the franchise continues to build around its young talent.
Wallace becomes the latest Thunder draft pick to secure a significant second contract, reinforcing the organization's commitment to developing homegrown players.
Written by the SportsMafia Wire desk in our own words from the original reporting (AI-assisted, checked against the source).