Thunder spent 287 million to renew Jewei, the total contract amount of the three giants exceeded 800 million.

On July 11, according to well-known reporter Shams Charania, the new champion Thunder team reached a five-year, $287 million super maximum salary renewal agreement with forward core Jaylen Williams. The contract renewal of the No. 12 pick in the first round in 2022 marks the Thunder's strategic layout for the long-term stay of the Big Three.

In the championship journey this season, Jiewei averaged 21.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game. His performance in both offense and defense has become an important pillar of the Thunder's outside. This contract makes it the fourth player in the 2022 rookie to receive a maximum salary renewal, second only to No. 1 picks, No. 1 picks, Homegren and Smith Jr.

Thunder management showed amazing courage this summer, and locked in the core lineup with record prices:

-The star Alexander won a four-year, 285 million contract renewal

-The best rookie Homgren signed a five-year, 250 million contract. Jewe's total amount of three contracts exceeded US$800 million, and expired in the 2030-31 season, ensuring the long-term stability of the championship lineup.

Salary expert Bobby Marks analyzed that the Thunder's salary is expected to reach US$246 million in the 2026-27 season, which will trigger the second rich line. But the team has 77 million non-guaranteed contracts and a large number of future draft picks as buffers. This "salary bomb" coexisting with flexible operation has created a new paradigm for NBA salary management.

It is worth noting that the three Thunders renewals all include incentive clauses: Alexander needs to maintain MVP level performance, Homegren needs to maintain defensive influence, and Jewish needs to continue to improve his organizational capabilities.

This strategy that deeply binds salary to competitive performance not only protects the interests of players, but also ensures the competitiveness of the team.