Kendrick Perkins criticizes Chet Holmgren after Thunder's playoff defeat
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 5:25 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder were eliminated from the NBA Playoffs by the San Antonio Spurs in a Game 7 matchup. Following the loss, analyst Kendrick Perkins publicly criticized Thunder star Chet Holmgren for his performance throughout the series. The Spurs will advance to the NBA Finals where they will face the Eastern Conference champion, although specific details of the matchup have not yet been released. Holmgren’s role in the Thunder's playoff run has raised questions about his impact on the team moving forward.
- •Thunder lose to Spurs in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals
- •Kendrick Perkins criticizes Chet Holmgren after elimination
- •Spurs advance to face Eastern Conference champion in Finals
- •Holmgren's performance raises questions about his future
- •Game 7 marks the end of Thunder's playoff run this season
- 5:25 PMYahoo Sports — Kendrick Perkins makes ruthless Chet Holmgren call after Western Conference Finals collapse
- 2:42 PMYahoo Sports — Kendrick Perkins rips Thunder star Chet Holmgren after Game 7 failure
"The NBA Playoffs have officially reached the NBA Finals. Saturday night brought the conference finals to a close as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Western Conference champion Spurs will now face the Eastern Conference champion…
"Chet Holmgren entered the Western Conference Finals viewed as Oklahoma City’s core. After the Thunder missed the Finals, that certainty has been tested.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 5:25 PMKendrick Perkins makes ruthless Chet Holmgren call after Western Conference Finals collapse
Chet Holmgren entered the Western Conference Finals viewed as Oklahoma City’s core. After the Thunder missed the Finals, that certainty has been tested.
- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 2:42 PMKendrick Perkins rips Thunder star Chet Holmgren after Game 7 failure
The NBA Playoffs have officially reached the NBA Finals. Saturday night brought the conference finals to a close as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Western Conference champion Spurs will now face the Eastern Conference champion…
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