OKC Thunder must address roster challenges after Game 7 loss to Spurs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 6:40 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder's pursuit of back-to-back NBA titles ended with a Game 7 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals. Victor Wembanyama excelled against Chet Holmgren, casting doubt on Holmgren's future with the team. The Thunder face a challenging offseason with 15 players under contract, including expensive deals for Holmgren and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. General manager Sam Presti has critical decisions to make regarding player contracts and potential trades to navigate salary cap constraints while positioning for future success alongside the Spurs.
- •Thunder lost to Spurs in Game 7 of Western Conference Finals.
- •Chet Holmgren's performance raised concerns amid high contract commitments.
- •OKC has 15 players under contract and faces roster shuffling needs.
- •Draft picks Nos. 12 and 17 add further strategic considerations.
- •Teams are assessing possible trades involving Alex Caruso and Isaiah Joe.
- 6:40 PMYahoo Sports — The OKC Thunder Might Have Already Peaked, But Their Reign Isn't Over
"While the Thunder might have already peaked, anyone writing an obituary for their potential dynasty should pump the brakes for now.
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