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, [...]
The Oklahoma City Thunder face a decision regarding Cason Wallace, who is entering his contract year this upcoming season. The team parted ways with Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins, and Lu Dort earlier this summer, leaving open the question of how they will handle Wallace's contract situation in the near future. According to NBA insider Zach Lowe, who spoke with team executives, Wallace could see a significant pay raise if he continues to perform well during the 2026-27 season.
As a 22-year-old guard, Wallace is expected to play a major role for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the upcoming campaign. Lowe shared that Wallace is considered the top-rated player among competing front offices, with annual average salary estimates ranging from $25 million on the low end to $33 million on the high end. During the 2025-26 season, Wallace averaged 8.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.9 steals per game over 77 regular-season appearances for the Thunder, shooting 43.2% from the field.
Wallace will earn approximately $7.4 million in the 2026-27 season before becoming a restricted free agent next summer.
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