The 700 million-salary bomb detonates the thunder! The Rockets are eyeing each other, may Jewish become the next "Harden"?

Three maximum salary contracts were on the table, Oklahoma's salary calculator was smoking, and Houston's general manager's eyes were green.

The Oklahoma City Thunder just created NBA history - winning the 2025 championship trophy with the league's second youngest lineup. In just one week, the team boss showed his "money ability": he locked in MVP Alexander for 285 million in four years, and tied to "Ripe God of War" Chet Holmgren in advance for 250 million in five years.

$535 million was spent, and the Thunder management didn't even blink.

Thunder's contract renewal storm is not over yet. ESPN famous reporter Shams Charania revealed that the team is in full swing to negotiate a contract renewal with Jaylen Williams, the last link of the third young master, and "substantial progress has been made."

The 24-year-old forward has just made his All-Star season: averaging 21.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.1 assists, plus 1.6 steals, and was selected for the All-Squad third team and the All-Defensive second team.

Thunder seems to be heroic and powerful, but in fact it is undercurrent. TA reporter John Hollinger pointed out the key: Chett's 250 million contract has set a benchmark price for Jewe. This strongman who scored 40+ in the Battle of Tianwang Mountain in the finals is worth at least a maximum salary of 246 million yuan in five years.

If he enters the best team again next season, the price will soar to an astonishing 300 million!

Thunder Three Salary Bombs Begin to Countdown. In the 2026-27 season, the total salary of Alexander, Chett and Jewish will reach US$170 million.

A fan lamented in the comment section: "Three people have 170 million yuan, which is directly over the salary cap. Are these three people playing five to eight?" Behind the three luxury giants, the role players have begun to pack their bags. Dort, Caruso, Hartenstein? It is difficult for Thunder to issue a big contract to retain people.

Celtic shadows enveloped the city of Russia. Last year, the Celtics spent a lot of money to retain their core after winning the championship, but the dominance collapsed after one season. The 10 first-round picks in the Thunder may be life-saving straw, but how long can the rookie bonus take?

What made Thunder fans even more jostled was the history that they didn't want to mention - in 2012, the team let James Harden go to save $5 million.

At that time, Harden was even willing to cut his salary, but the Thunder didn't even leave him enough time for the negotiating table. Everyone knows the story later: the Rockets got the cornerstone player, the Thunder Third Young Master disbanded, and Durant left Golden State.

Now in the Rockets fan forum, a topic is fermenting: "Will the Rockets trade Jewish like trading Harden?"

The Rockets have obtained Durant and Capela through the seven-team big deal this summer. If they take advantage of the situation and win Jewish, they will recreate the 2012 magical operation. Some experts suggest: Ethan + Finney Smith + Adams + 2 first rounds, maybe you can leverage the Thunder's championship puzzle.

When the Thunder racked their brains for their salary, Harden, who was abandoned by them, was making his last career streak in Los Angeles.