Chet Holmgren trusts Thunder amid roster changes this summer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 7:30 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Chet Holmgren expressed confidence in the Oklahoma City Thunder following their offseason roster changes. The team traded Lu Dort, Isaiah Joe, and Aaron Wiggins to the Eastern Conference, acquiring seven future second-round picks and reducing their payroll significantly. While these moves may raise eyebrows among fans, Holmgren believes they will benefit the team's championship aspirations. He noted the importance of being prepared and trusting the front office's decisions. Young talents like Cason Wallace, Ajay Mitchell, and Jared McCain are expected to step up in light of these changes, as the team looks to integrate new faces into the rotation.
- •Holmgren trusts Thunder's moves at charity event
- •OKC traded three players for future picks
- •Payroll reduced significantly this summer
- •Young players expected to take on bigger roles
- •Thunder's roster features many new faces
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Chet Holmgren has 'complete trust' in OKC Thunder amid roster changes
"Chet Holmgren has 'complete trust' in Oklahoma City Thunder amid roster changes.
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