Report: SGA Set to Save Nearly $12M in Agent Fees on $293M Thunder Supermax Contract

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who reportedly parted ways with his representation for on-court matters, can save nearly $12 million in agent fees if he signs a four-year supermax extension with OKC worth $293 million this offseason, per Alex Schiffer of Front Office Sports.

"The NBPA caps agent fees for player contracts at 4%, which means Gilgeous-Alexander would keep nearly $12 million that would have gone to Wasserman if he signs the four-year, $293 million extension this summer," Schiffer wrote.

David Falk, who represented both Michael Jordan and Patrick Ewing, told Front Office Sports that Gilgeous-Alexander doesn't need an agent to do his next deal.

“If you’re LeBron, [Shai], Stephen Curry, a guy like that doesn’t need an agent to negotiate his contract,” Falk said. “I think Shai is terrific as one of the bright young stars in the league. To do his contract, he doesn’t need an agent. He’s going to get the max with his eyes closed.”

SGA is making a pretty safe bet on himself. The 26-year-old, who leads a 44-10 Thunder team tied with the Cleveland Cavaliers for the NBA's best record, is averaging an NBA-high 32.5 points as well as 6.1 assists and 5.1 rebounds per game. He's the top candidate for the NBA MVP award.

So he can save himself some money on his next deal. As for off-court matters, SGA is still retaining Simon Gebrelul of Isla Management, per senior NBA insider Chris Haynes, who initially broke the news.

So Gilgeous-Alexander most likely will get to work this summer serving as his own agent on a lucrative long-term extension. In the meantime, he and the Thunder are looking to start the second half on a positive note when they visit the Utah Jazz on Friday.