Thunder salary crisis! Double Star contract renewal may exceed 700 million, and Harden s tragedy in 12 years may be repeated

▌Sweet Troubles

NBA officially announced the best defensive lineup today, and Thunder forward Jaylen Williams was selected for the second team. The 22-year-old star is eligible to sign a five-year, 297 million super maximum salary this summer (the Ross clause needs to be triggered), and Alexander, who has just been elected MVP, can sign a five-year, 380 million contract next year. The two of them renewed their contracts at a total of US$680 million, which puts the Thunder in the Little Football Market under severe salary pressure.

★ Thunder Three Salary Bomb ★

[2027 Estimated Salary Structure]

💰 Alexander: 380 million in 5 years

💰 Jewish: 297 million in 5 years

💰 Chet: 210 million in 5 years

3 people account for 90% of the total salary cap

▌History may repeat

The plot of the Thunder being forced to trade Harden in 2012 may be reproduced:

• At that time: Harden was sent away to avoid luxury taxes

• Now: Bobby Marks revealed or traded Jewish

• Similarities: All are the top 20-level stars in the league

[Management Dilemma]

✔️ Retain the core: pay more than 500 million luxury taxes in the next five years

❌ Split the lineup: repeat the mistakes of "Thunder Three Young Masters"

[Solution Analysis]

▶ Plan 1: Transaction of Jewe for draft picks (most likely)

▶ Plan 2: Give up some role players

▶ Plan 3: Convince Jewe for salary cuts