Bleacher Report Tabs Aaron Wiggins as Best Contract in NBA After 2024 Offseason

The Oklahoma City Thunder have re-signed Aaron Wiggins this offseason to a new pact, which still ranks the swingman as one of the league's best bargain deals considering his production.
May 13, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) warms up before the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Oklahoma City Thunder in game four of the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
May 13, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) warms up before the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Oklahoma City Thunder in game four of the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports / Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
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The best kept secret in the NBA is just how talented Oklahoma City Thunder swiss-army knife Aaron Wiggins is. While his Basketball Reference page might not pop out, averaging 6.9 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.1 assists and a stock per game, his impact goes far beyond the box score.

Wiggins can defend four positions on the floor at a high level, makes the right decision on offense and just finishes plays to make a winning impact for the OKC Thunder. His motor, defense and efficiency allows him to fly up the chart of fan favorites in Bricktown.

This week, Bleacher Report examined NBA contracts to find out who has the most valuable pact in the association, to which Eric Pincus gave the honor to Wiggins.

"With the salary cap climbing 10 percent a year and Wiggins' salary decreasing, his final season projects to be just 3.9 percent of the cap. As the Thunder eventually extend players like Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams, having Wiggins at that price will be extremely valuable," Pincus wrote for Bleacher Report.

With the Oklahoma City Thunder expected to compete for a title - and enjoying 15 Nationally Televised games this season - Wiggins is set to be on display for a National audience to show his value that OKC Thunder fans have already appreciated.


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RYLAN STILES

Rylan Stiles is a credentialed media member covering the Oklahoma City Thunder. He hosts the Locked On Thunder Podcast, and is Lead Beat Writer for Inside the Thunder. Rylan is also an award-winning play-by-play broadcaster for the Oklahoma Sports Network.