​OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – MAY 26: Jared McCain #3 and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrate during the fourth quarter of a game against the San Antonio Spurs in Game Five of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center on May 26, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 31: Jared McCain #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder brings the ball up court against the Houston Rockets during the first half at Toyota Center on October 31, 2026 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) GettyOKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – FEBRUARY 22: Nikola Topic #44 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks to pass around Dennis Schroder #8 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half at Paycom Center on February 22, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by William Purnell/Getty Images) GettyThe Oklahoma City Thunder have made three contract decisions that offer a clearer picture of how the organization is approaching its young talent. Two players received commitments for another season, while a third faces a different contractual outlook. Together, the moves give fans something to consider beyond the immediate challenges on the court.According to Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman, Oklahoma City exercised its options on Jared McCain and Thomas Sorber but will not exercise Nikola Topic’s option. The team’s announcement confirms McCain’s fourth-year option and Sorber’s third-year option were picked up. Those commitments cover the 2027-28 season.Thunder Keep Jared McCain and Thomas Sorber Under ContractMcCain represents an investment in a player Oklahoma City acquired from Philadelphia on February 4, 2026. According to the Thunder’s announcement, he has averaged 10.2 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists across 96 career NBA games. Exercising his option gives the organization another season to evaluate how his offense fits around its established core.GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 31: Jared McCain #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder brings the ball up court against the Houston Rockets during the first half at Toyota Center on October 31, 2026 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
For McCain, that commitment cr