Their top three players are all between the ages of 23 and 26, and none of them are going anywhere. Few teams in history have ever been this well-positioned for sustained winning, even if we exist in an era designed to discourage sustained winning.

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.

The Oklahoma City Thunder signed star forward Jalen Williams to a five-year, maximum rookie contract extension on Thursday afternoon that can reach up to $287 million. The deal ties the 24-year-old to the reigning NBA champions through the 2030-31 season.