Sam Presti’s savvy contract restructuring saved a fortune in luxury taxes. Now, Mark Daigneault must unleash Kenrich Williams’ defensive versatility to maximize this high-value roster investment.

The veteran forward provides crucial defensive versatility and professional leadership, mentoring a deep roster through the mental challenges of inconsistent minutes to help sustain Oklahoma City’s winning culture.

2025-26 Oklahoma City Thunder player grades: Kenrich Williams.

The Thunder will look different next season, and that could mean some unexpected changes to the starting five.

After multiple cost-cutting moves of players high in the regular-season rotation, OKC's veteran is highly important once again.

Cementing a championship core, OKC secures two vital veterans on team-friendly deals, rewarding the defensive anchors who prioritized culture and community loyalty over lucrative free-agent offers.

Oklahoma City Thunder officially bring back 2 players on new NBA contracts.

The Thunder forward will only be more important next season after the team's recent departures.

“It means a lot, man. Like I said earlier in the …