RealGM reported that Oklahoma City and Cason Wallace are discussing an extension in the $25 million annual range, the first figure attached to his next deal. Oklahoma City visits Atlanta tonight in preseason play on four days of rest, while the Hawks play their third game in a week on one day off.
A Number For Wallace
RealGM reported on October 12 that Oklahoma City and Cason Wallace are discussing an extension in the $25 million annual range, the first figure attached to his next deal. Wallace averaged 8.6 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 77 games last season across 26.6 minutes for Oklahoma City. Hoops Rumors listed Wallace alongside Sixers, Black, Miller and Powell in Stein's Latest the same day. No term length or total value for an extension has been reported.
Rest Favors Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City enters tonight's preseason trip to Atlanta on four days of rest, having played twice in the previous week. The Hawks are on one day of rest and playing their third game in seven days, with Quin Snyder listing five players sidelined day-to-day or out, including Nickeil Alexander-Walker for rest. The Thunder close the preseason slate at home against the Pacers on October 13 and on the road at Houston on October 15 before the regular-season opener at San Antonio on October 20.
Apron Math
Oklahoma City's payroll sits at $216.2 million, above the tax line of $200.4 million and the first apron threshold. Holmgren's deal is worth $41.5 million this season, matched by Jalen Williams, while Gilgeous-Alexander sits at $40.8 million and Hartenstein at $23.1 million. Any extension for Wallace would have to fit around those numbers on a roster already past the apron line that limits roster-building tools.
Is Cason Wallace getting a contract extension?
Oklahoma City and Wallace are discussing an extension, with RealGM reporting a $25 million annual range. No deal has been signed or confirmed by the team.
When do the Thunder play next?
Oklahoma City plays at the Hawks on October 12, hosts the Pacers on October 13, then visits Houston on October 15 before opening the regular season at San Antonio on October 20.
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