Cason Wallace approaches contract year with Oklahoma City Thunder
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 12:08 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace enters the 2026-27 season playing on an expiring contract before becoming a restricted free agent next summer. The 22-year-old is expected to assume a larger role for the franchise this upcoming season following several roster changes. NBA insider Zach Lowe reported that rival front office personnel value Wallace as a top-tier asset, with contract estimates for his future annual salary ranging between $25 million and $33 million. Wallace, who won an NBA championship with Oklahoma City in 2025, recorded 8.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game last season across 77 appearances. As he prepares for the 2026-27 campaign, the Thunder will evaluate his long-term future with the team. Wallace remains focused on his career trajectory after securing his first title early in his professional tenure.
- •Cason Wallace is entering the final year of his current contract.
- •Rival executives estimate his next annual salary between $25 million and $33 million.
- •Wallace averaged 8.6 points and 1.9 steals across 77 games last season.
- •The 22-year-old guard won an NBA championship with the team in 2025.
- 12:08 PMYahoo Sports — Oklahoma City Thunder’s Cason Wallace Could Get a Huge Pay Raise Next Summer, Per Analyst
"The Oklahoma City Thunder must decide on Cason Wallace, who’s entering his contract year this upcoming season. After parting ways with Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins, and Lu Dort earlier this summer, it remains to be seen how the team will approach Wallace’s contract situation in the next few months. According to NBA insider Zach Lowe, [...]
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