OKC Thunder affirm commitment to Chet Holmgren amid playoff struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 2:54 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder are maintaining their commitment to Chet Holmgren despite his disappointing performance in the 2026 Playoffs. Holmgren, initially expected to step up as a key contributor alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, faced challenges during the Western Conference Finals. Following speculation about a potential trade, the team's management has backed Holmgren, citing his long-term contract and potential for improvement as pivotal for future performance.
- •Thunder face playoff exit against the San Antonio Spurs.
- •Holmgren struggled in crucial moments during the postseason.
- •Sam Presti confirmed no plans to trade Holmgren.
- •Holmgren's long-term contract with the Thunder remains intact.
- •Expectations will remain high for Holmgren moving forward.
- 2:54 AMYahoo Sports — Sam Presti and the OKC Thunder are fully committed to sticking with Chet Holmgren
"Despite his struggles in the 2026 Playoffs, Chet Holmgren will be staying put in OKC.
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