Thunder officially sign Kyle Singler to reported 5-year, $25M deal

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Kyle Singler is reaping the benefits that come with the NBA's soaring salary cap.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have officially signed the 27-year-old forward to a multi-year contract worth a reported $25 million over five years.

Singler was acquired by the team in a three-team trade on Feb. 19 after playing the first 54 games of the regular season with the Detroit Pistons, who selected him with the No. 33 pick in the 2011 NBA Draft.

As a member of the Thunder, Singler averaged 3.7 points, 2.1 rebounds, and .7 assists, shooting 33.3 percent from the field and 37 percent from 3-point range in 26 appearances.

“Kyle Singler has consistently demonstrated a selfless, hard-working and committed approach that we are always working towards for the identity of Oklahoma City Thunder Basketball,” said general manager Sam Presti in the team's official release.

“His size, shooting, willingness to accept various roles and solid fundamental base will help us continue to build the overall depth of our team.”

The return of former league MVP Kevin Durant to the lineup should cut into Singler's minutes, as the Duke alumnus started 18 games for Oklahoma City in his absence.

It's a hefty overpay for someone who can't shoot the basketball at a consistent rate and isn't anything to brag about on the defensive end, but Presti clearly likes what Singler brings to the table and seems willing to pay him a nice sum to keep him in Oklahoma City for the foreseeable future.