OKC has declined its team option on Kenrich Williams.
The Thunder has reduced its luxury tax bill by $49.9 million in the process. There's still a possibility that both sides will reach a new agreement, which would likely be for a veteran minimum in that case.
With the reported departures of Thunder champions Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe, it is most fitting to honor their legacy in Oklahoma City. These two gentlemen were key contributors to our 2025 NBA championship, our city’s first championship in a major league professional sport. Aaron and Isaiah will therefore always be a part of OKC’s history. On behalf of the people of Oklahoma City, we thank Aaron and Isaiah and we wish them all the best in their next chapter. I’ve included below the 2025 proclamations for “Aaron Wiggins Day” and “Isaiah Joe Day,” each of which provides a recap of their legacy.
Just in: Oklahoma City's Isaiah Hartenstein intends to sign a new three-year contract to return to the Thunder through 2028-29 that brings his total earnings with the franchise at five years and $134 million guaranteed, sources tell ESPN. A key signing in 2024 leading to the 2025 championship, Thunder lock in the defensive anchor.
There is a world where OKC can opt out of Isaiah Hartenstein's deal and have him sign a long-term deal with a small pay cut, dump Kenrich Williams' $7.1M team option, and still keep everyone, including Lu Dort, while being under the second apron.
I’ll always be a big fan of Isaiah Joe, one of the best shooters in Thunder history and we don’t win a title without him
That first game where he single handedly pulled off the comeback against the Mavericks in his first run for the team was one of the first moments where it felt like the tide was turning from rebuild to contention
Someday they’ll finally put him in the three point contest and he’ll win it, wishing him all the best in Detroit
Thunder legend forever @zai_joe1