Mark Daigneault addresses Chet Holmgren's performance with team-wide perspective
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 4:55 AM
Last updated May 31, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault acknowledged that Chet Holmgren's struggles in the Western Conference Finals were not solely his own, but indicative of broader team issues. Holmgren faced difficulties that were interlinked with the team's overall performance during the series. Daigneault’s comments reflect a need for the Thunder to address collective shortcomings moving forward. The organization plans to evaluate strategies to improve team cohesion ahead of the next season.
- •Chet Holmgren struggled in the Western Conference Finals.
- •Mark Daigneault highlighted team-wide issues contributing to Holmgren's performance.
- •Oklahoma City Thunder plans to assess team strategies for improvement.
- •The organization aims to enhance team cohesion for the upcoming season.
- 4:55 AMYahoo Sports — Mark Daigneault admits Chet Holmgren's struggles were an overall team issue
"Chet Holmgren had a rough series in the Western Conference Finals, and it seems it was a team-wide issue.
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