Thunder consider letting Cason Wallace enter restricted free agency
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder have not yet extended a contract to guard Cason Wallace as the offseason progresses. General Manager Sam Presti may opt to allow Wallace to reach restricted free agency next summer, potentially defining his market value through offers from other teams. This strategy could keep financial flexibility intact but poses the risk of Wallace's value increasing if he has a standout season. Still, the Thunder's history under Presti suggests a patient approach could be beneficial as they navigate roster contracts and future decisions. Both sides remain in discussions, but a contract extension has yet to be finalized.
- •Cason Wallace has not signed a contract extension this summer.
- •The Thunder might let him reach restricted free agency next year.
- •Sam Presti is known for careful, patient contract negotiations.
- •Wallace's value could rise with an expanded role after team changes.
- •Financial flexibility remains a priority for the Thunder.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Should the Thunder Let Cason Wallace Test Restricted Free Agency?
"Sam Presti may leverage restricted free agency to define Cason Wallace’s market value, balancing financial flexibility against the risk of a breakout season raising his price.
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