Former Orlando Magic combo guard Victor Oladipo. (Photo : Getty Images)
The Oklahoma City Thunder are reportedly negotiating with Steven Adams and Victor Oladipo for their respective contract extensions, a source close to situation told Adrian Wojnarowski of the Vertical at Yahoo Sports.
$100 million is the amount the Thunder are willing to give Adam in his next deal. The 23-year old Adams has blossomed into one of the best up-and-coming big men the past two years, making him a lock for a big paycheck.
Wojnarowski reported the Thunder are close to hammering an extension deal with Adams before Tuesday's deadline for rookie contract extensions.
Via Woj:
"The Oklahoma City Thunder and center Steven Adams are progressing toward a four-year, $100 million contract extension, league sources told The Vertical. There's no agreement yet, but both sides feel strong momentum toward a deal, league sources said."
Meanwhile, the Thunder are also holding contract extension talks with Oladipo and Andre Roberson, although negotiations haven't progressed much.
The Thunder acquired Oladipo and Ersan Ilyasova after sending fan-favorite Serge Ibaka to Orlando Magic to bolster their guard play this summer, while they drafted Roberson with the 26th pick in the 2013 Draft.
Oladipo is averaging 17.0 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists as the half of the Thunder's starting backcourt alongside Westbrook. Roberson, on the other hand, slide back to the bench, but is still providing steady minutes as the team's premier defensive stopper. He's averaging 6.0 points and 7.7 rebounds per game this season.
