The NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder have taken the first step toward keeping their roster together, agreeing with center/forward Jaylin Williams on a multi-year contract extension on the big man's 23rd birthday.

Williams spent two college seasons at Arkansas. The Thunder drafted Williams with the No. 34 pick of the 2022 NBA draft. He's been part of their rotation in his three seasons in OKC. He was a starter in his rookie season and has been mostly a bench player since.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma City Thunder has signed forward/center Jaylin Williams to a multi-year contract extension, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti.