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Russell Westbrook Signs Extension for Richest Contract in NBA History

Russell Westbrook just found out that being the reigning NBA MVP has its privileges, among them signing the most expensive contract in league history. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports that Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder have agreed to a five-year, $205 million contract extension which will keep him in Oklahoma City through 2024. Westbrook’s current, six-year deal weighs in at an unprecedented $233 million.

Russell Westbrook has agreed to a five-year, $205M contract extension with OKC, league sources tell ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) September 29, 2017

Westbrook has the biggest total contract in NBA history -- six years, $233M.