Jalen Williams contract: How All-NBA team affects OKC Thunder star's extension

Jalen Williams landed on the All-NBA third team.

It’s the first All-NBA selection for the OKC Thunder forward. He also made his first All-Star appearance this season and earned a spot on the All-Defensive second team.

Williams is still on his rookie contract. But his recent All-NBA selection brings him one step closer to securing a bigger payday on his next deal.

Here’s what you need to know:

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Rookie contract breakdown for Jalen Williams

Williams was selected by OKC with the 12th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. He’s on the third season of a four-year, $20.3 million rookie contract, which concludes with a team option for the 2025-26 campaign.

Williams would become a restricted free agent the following offseason if he isn’t signed to a new deal by that time.

2025-26 (Team option): $6.6 million

2026-27: Restricted free agent

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When can OKC Thunder sign Jalen Williams to rookie extension?

Williams is eligible for a five-year, $246 million rookie extension this offseason.

It could increase to $296 million if All-NBA, Most Valuable Player or Defensive Player of the Year honors are negotiated into the contract, according to ESPN front office insider Bobby Marks.

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Are there financial implications for Jalen Williams making an All-NBA team?

There are no immediate financial implications for Williams being named to an All-NBA team.

A player who is rookie extension eligible can sign for 30 percent of the salary cap if he is named to an All-NBA team in two out of the three previous seasons. This is Williams’ first selection.

Williams will become eligible to do so if he’s named to an All-NBA team in either of the next two seasons. He would also become eligible if he was named the league’s MVP or Defensive Player of the Year during that time.

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Jalen Williams contract: How All-NBA team affects OKC Thunder star’s extension

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