The Oklahoma City Thunder captured the first NBA championship in franchise history last month. Based on how they've thrown around their money in the last few weeks, they expect to compete for more championships with basically the same roster for a long while.

Breaking: Oklahoma City Thunder All-NBA star and champion Jalen Williams has agreed to a five-year maximum rookie contract extension that could reach $287 million, agents Bill Duffy and Justin Haynes of WME Basketball told ESPN.

On Thursday, it was revealed that BetUS Sportsbook has listed Seattle as the heavy betting favorite with even odds for the "Next City to Announce NBA Expansion Team," implying a 50% market share of expectation. Las Vegas follows at +175, reflecting a 36% implied probability, while Mexico City sits at a long +1000 (9%).

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker reportedly signed the richest contract extension in NBA history in terms of annual average value with a new two-year, $145 million deal.

The combo guard, who had already shown he can compete against high-level competition, is receiving comparisons to All-Stars. One Western Conference scout invoked Victor Oladipo.

Sportsbooks have already posted odds on all 30 NBA teams' over/under (the amount of games a team will win in the regular season), and the Oklahoma City Thunder's win total reveals just how much of a gap there is between the defending champs and the rest of the NBA.

Ever since Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton tore his Achilles tendon in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, the Pacers have struggled to recuperate. Indiana l