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NBA
Jalen Williams
Jalen Williams
Oklahoma City Thunder, Small Forward
Age: 24y-10m-21d (Apr 14, 2001)
Exp: 3 Years
Country: US
College: Santa Clara
Drafted: Round 1 (#12 overall), 2022
Agent(s): Justin Haynes, Bill Duffy
2025-26 Cap Hit
$6,580,997
2025-26 Cash
$6,687,184
Career Earnings
$20,569,092
2026-2030 Designated Rookie Extension (UPCOMING EXTENSION)
Jalen Williams signed a 5 year, $240,700,000 contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder, including $240,700,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $48,140,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $240,700,000
Average Salary:
$48,140,000
GTD at Sign:
$240,700,000
Total GTD:
$240,700,000
Signed Using:
Bird Rights
Free Agent:
2031 / UFA
| Year | Age | Status | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Apron Salary | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Guaranteed | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 |
|
25 |
Estimate
|
$41,500,000 | 25.00% | $41,500,000 | $41,500,000 | 20.58% | $41,500,000 | $41,500,000 | $41,500,000 |
| 2027-28 |
|
26 |
Estimate
|
$44,820,000 | 25.71% | $44,820,000 | $44,820,000 | 21.16% | $44,820,000 | $44,820,000 | $86,320,000 |
| 2028-29 |
|
27 |
Estimate
|
$48,140,000 | 26.30% | $48,140,000 | $48,140,000 | 21.65% | $48,140,000 | $48,140,000 | $134,460,000 |
| 2029-30 |
|
28 |
Estimate
|
$51,460,000 | 26.78% | $51,460,000 | $51,460,000 | 22.04% | $51,460,000 | $51,460,000 | $185,920,000 |
| 2030-31 |
|
29 |
Estimate
|
$54,780,000 | 27.15% | $54,780,000 | $54,780,000 | 22.35% | $54,780,000 | $54,780,000 | $240,700,000 |
| 2031-32 |
|
30 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Cap Hit | Cap % League | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 |
|
25 |
Estimate
|
$41,500,000 | - | - | $41,500,000 | 25.00% | $41,500,000 |
| 2027-28 |
|
26 |
Estimate
|
$44,820,000 | - | - | $44,820,000 | 25.71% | $44,820,000 |
| 2028-29 |
|
27 |
Estimate
|
$48,140,000 | - | - | $48,140,000 | 26.30% | $48,140,000 |
| 2029-30 |
|
28 |
Estimate
|
$51,460,000 | - | - | $51,460,000 | 26.78% | $51,460,000 |
| 2030-31 |
|
29 |
Estimate
|
$54,780,000 | - | - | $54,780,000 | 27.15% | $54,780,000 |
| 2031-32 |
|
30 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 |
|
25 |
Estimate |
$41,500,000 | $41,500,000 | $41,500,000 | $240,700,000 | $41,500,000 | $48,140,000 |
| 2027-28 |
|
26 |
Estimate |
$44,820,000 | $44,820,000 | $86,320,000 | $199,200,000 | $43,160,000 | $49,800,000 |
| 2028-29 |
|
27 |
Estimate |
$48,140,000 | $48,140,000 | $134,460,000 | $154,380,000 | $44,820,000 | $51,460,000 |
| 2029-30 |
|
28 |
Estimate |
$51,460,000 | $51,460,000 | $185,920,000 | $106,240,000 | $46,480,000 | $53,120,000 |
| 2030-31 |
|
29 |
Estimate |
$54,780,000 | $54,780,000 | $240,700,000 | $54,780,000 | $48,140,000 | $54,780,000 |
Trade Restriction:
This player cannot be traded until Jul 01, 2026.
Contract Notes
- Estimated Salaries based on $165,472,000 cap
- Designated Rookie language exists for 26/27/30% of cap (ineligible for 30% due to missing to many games, 11/23/25)
Source:
Spotrac
2022-2025 Rookie (CURRENT)
Jalen Williams signed a 4 year, $20,256,917 contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder, including $20,256,917 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5,064,229. In 2025-26, Williams will earn a base salary of $6,580,997, while carrying a cap hit of $6,580,997 and a dead cap value of $6,580,997.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $20,256,917
Average Salary:
$5,064,229
GTD at Sign:
$8,900,160
Total GTD:
$20,256,917
Signed Using:
rookie-scale-exception
| Year | Age | Status | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Apron Salary | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Guaranteed | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 |
|
21 | $4,341,480 | 3.51% | $4,341,480 | $4,341,480 | 2.89% | $4,341,480 | $4,341,480 | $4,341,480 | |
| 2023-24 |
|
22 | $4,558,680 | 3.35% | $4,558,680 | $4,558,680 | 2.76% | $4,558,680 | $4,558,680 | $8,900,160 | |
| 2024-25 |
|
23 |
Club
|
$4,775,760 | 3.40% | $4,775,760 | $4,775,760 | 2.80% | $4,775,760 | $4,775,760 | $13,675,920 |
| 2025-26 |
|
24 |
Club
|
$6,580,997 | 4.26% | $6,580,997 | $6,580,997 | 3.50% | $6,580,997 | $6,580,997 | $20,256,917 |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Cap Hit | Cap % League | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 |
|
21 | $4,341,480 | - | - | $4,341,480 | 3.51% | $4,341,480 | |
| 2023-24 |
|
22 | $4,558,680 | - | - | $4,558,680 | 3.35% | $4,558,680 | |
| 2024-25 |
|
23 |
Club
|
$4,775,760 | - | - | $4,775,760 | 3.40% | $4,775,760 |
| 2025-26 |
|
24 |
Club
|
$6,580,997 | - | - | $6,580,997 | 4.26% | $6,580,997 |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 |
|
21 | $4,341,480 | $4,341,480 | $4,341,480 | $260,956,917 | $4,341,480 | $5,064,229 | |
| 2023-24 |
|
22 | $4,558,680 | $4,558,680 | $8,900,160 | $256,615,437 | $4,450,080 | $5,305,146 | |
| 2024-25 |
|
23 |
Club |
$4,775,760 | $4,775,760 | $13,675,920 | $252,056,757 | $4,558,640 | $5,678,379 |
| 2025-26 |
|
24 |
Club |
$6,580,997 | $6,580,997 | $20,256,917 | $247,280,997 | $5,064,229 | $6,580,997 |
Trade Restriction:
This player can be traded but has a Poison Pill restriction until Jul 01, 2026.
Contract Notes
- 2024-25: Club Option (deadline 10/31/23, exercised 10/21/23)
- 2025-26: Club Option (deadline 10/31/24, exercised 10/23/24)
Source:
Spotrac
Seasons
3 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$20,569,092
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 21 |
|
Active
|
$4,341,480 |
$4,341,480 |
|
| 2023 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$4,558,680 |
$8,900,160 |
|
| 2024 | 23 |
|
Active / Club Exercised
NBA Cup
|
$4,775,760 $205,988 |
$13,675,920 $13,881,908 |
Champion All Defense (2nd) All NBA (3rd) |
| 2025 | 24 |
|
Active / Club Exercised
NBA Cup
|
$6,580,997 $106,187 |
$20,462,905 $20,569,092 |
|
| Total |
$20,569,092 |
$20,462,905 $20,569,092 |
||||
| 2026 | 25 |
|
Active / estimate
|
$41,500,000 |
||
| 2027 | 26 |
|
Active / estimate
|
$44,820,000 |
||
| 2028 | 27 |
|
Active / estimate
|
$48,140,000 |
||
| 2029 | 28 |
|
Active / estimate
|
$51,460,000 |
||
| 2030 | 29 |
|
Active / estimate
|
$54,780,000 |
||
| Total |
$261,269,092 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$20,569,092 | - | - | $20,569,092 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
|
21 |
$4,341,480
|
$4,341,480 |
$4,341,480 |
||
| 2023 |
|
22 |
$4,558,680
|
$4,558,680 |
$8,900,160 |
||
| 2024 |
|
23 |
$4,775,760 $205,988
|
$4,775,760 $205,988 |
$13,675,920 $13,881,908 |
||
| 2025 |
|
24 |
$6,580,997 $106,187
|
$6,580,997 $106,187 |
$20,462,905 $20,569,092 |
||
| Total |
$20,569,092 |
$20,569,092 |
$20,462,905 $20,569,092 |
||||
| 2026 |
|
25 |
$41,500,000
|
$41,500,000 |
|||
| 2027 |
|
26 |
$44,820,000
|
$44,820,000 |
|||
| 2028 |
|
27 |
$48,140,000
|
$48,140,000 |
|||
| 2029 |
|
28 |
$51,460,000
|
$51,460,000 |
|||
| 2030 |
|
29 |
$54,780,000
|
$54,780,000 |
|||
| Total |
$261,269,092 |
$261,269,092 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$20,569,092 | - | - | $20,569,092 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Games Missed | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 |
OKC |
Feb 20, 2026 - Mar 03, 2026 | 7 | Hamstring |
| 2025-26 |
OKC |
Feb 11, 2026 - Feb 11, 2026 | 1 | Hamstring |
| 2025-26 |
OKC |
Jan 17, 2026 - Feb 07, 2026 | 11 | Thigh |
| 2025-26 |
OKC |
Oct 21, 2025 - Nov 26, 2025 | 19 | Wrist |
| 2024-25 |
OKC |
Apr 11, 2025 - Apr 13, 2025 | 2 | Hip |
| 2024-25 |
OKC |
Mar 21, 2025 - Mar 25, 2025 | 3 | Hip |
| 2024-25 |
OKC |
Mar 19, 2025 - Mar 19, 2025 | 1 | Hip |
| 2024-25 |
OKC |
Mar 12, 2025 - Mar 16, 2025 | 3 | Hip |
| 2024-25 |
OKC |
Mar 07, 2025 - Mar 07, 2025 | 1 | Wrist |
| 2024-25 |
OKC |
Feb 01, 2025 - Feb 03, 2025 | 2 | Wrist |
| 2024-25 |
OKC |
Jan 19, 2025 - Jan 19, 2025 | 1 | Hip |
| 2023-24 |
OKC |
Apr 02, 2024 - Apr 08, 2024 | 4 | Ankle |
| 2023-24 |
OKC |
Mar 12, 2024 - Mar 13, 2024 | 1 | Ankle |
| 2023-24 |
OKC |
Jan 31, 2024 - Feb 05, 2024 | 3 | Ankle |
| 2023-24 |
OKC |
Nov 19, 2023 - Nov 27, 2023 | 3 | Hip |
| 2022-23 |
OKC |
Apr 09, 2023 - Apr 09, 2023 | 1 | Rest |
| 2022-23 |
OKC |
Mar 07, 2023 - Mar 10, 2023 | 2 | Wrist |
| 2022-23 |
OKC |
Oct 22, 2022 - Oct 28, 2022 | 4 | Ankle |
-
Jul 13, 2025
Signed a 5 year $240.7 million Designated Rookie contract extension with Oklahoma City (OKC). The deal includes Designated Rookie language with would make the contract worth 30% of cap.
-
May 19, 2025
Fined $25,000 for wearing clothing with profane language in postgame media session after DEN-OKC game (playoff)
-
Oct 23, 2024
Oklahoma City (OKC) exercised $6.58 million option for 2025-26
-
Oct 21, 2023
Oklahoma City (OKC) exercised $4.78 million option for 2024-25
-
Jul 01, 2022
Signed a 4 year $20.26 million Rookie Scale contract with Oklahoma City (OKC)
-
Jun 23, 2022
Drafted by Oklahoma City (OKC): Round 1 (#12 overall)
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2025 |
|
for technical foul during PHI-OKC game | $2,000 | |
| May 19, 2025 |
|
for wearing clothing with profane language in postgame media session after DEN-OKC game (playoff) | $25,000 | |
| Apr 04, 2025 |
|
for technical foul during OKC-HOU game | $2,000 | |
| Jan 23, 2025 |
|
for technical foul during DAL-OKC game | $2,000 | |
| Jan 17, 2025 |
|
for technical foul during OKC-DAL game | $2,000 | |
| Nov 01, 2024 |
|
for technical foul during OKC-POR game | $2,000 | |
| Mar 04, 2024 |
|
for technical foul during OKC-LAL game | $2,000 | |
| Fines: 7 | $37,000 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Min/Gm | Pt/Gm | Reb/Gm | Ast/Gm | Stl/Gm | Blk/Gm | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | OKC | 26 | 26 | 29.0 | 17.5 | 4.7 | 5.4 | 1.3 | 0.3 | .479 | .312 | .833 |
| 2024 | OKC | 69 | 69 | 32.4 | 21.6 | 5.3 | 5.1 | 1.6 | 0.7 | .484 | .365 | .789 |
| 2023 | OKC | 71 | 71 | 31.3 | 19.1 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 1.1 | 0.6 | .540 | .427 | .814 |
| 2022 | OKC | 75 | 62 | 30.3 | 14.1 | 4.5 | 3.3 | 1.4 | 0.5 | .521 | .356 | .812 |
