From the time the Thunder started to ascend, it was clear that Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren were likely going to be max players. And of course, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has turned into a no-brainer,

Chet Holmgren doesn't give up many good looks at the basket. The 7-foot-1 forward specializes in swatting shots on the NBA champion OKC Thunder. But Holmgren made an exception Monday when he held his annual youth basketball camp at Oklahoma Athletic Center.

Chet Holmgren has agreed on a five-year contract extension worth nearly $240 million to remain with the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder, per multiple reports. ESPN, which first reported the deal, citing agent Bill Duffy, said it could eventually be worth $250 million because of various contract escalators.

One of their only accolades left to accomplish, the Oklahoma City Thunder will hope to capture the 2025 NBA Cup. They fell short of the mid-season tournament title last season with a loss to the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2024 NBA Cup Finals.

The NBA released the six, five-team groups for the third annual 2025 NBA Cup, which will tip-off on October 31. The world champion Oklahoma City Thunder are in West Group A, along with Western Conference finalist Minnesota,