Sam Presti defends Chet Holmgren after Thunder's playoff exit
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 9:54 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti expressed confidence in Chet Holmgren following the team's loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals. Holmgren struggled in the series, scoring just four points in the decisive Game 7. Presti highlighted Holmgren's contributions throughout the season and emphasized his potential for improvement despite a downturn in performance against the Spurs. The Thunder will consider their financial strategy and roster decisions this summer, focusing on building around their core group, including Holmgren.
- •Thunder lose to Spurs in Western Conference Finals
- •Holmgren had a disappointing Game 7 with four points
- •Presti vows Holmgren remains a core player
- •Holmgren averaged 17.1 points during the regular season
- •OKC faces financial decisions this summer
- 9:54 PMCBS NBA — Chet Holmgren still 'one of our guys,' insists Thunder's Sam Presti after ugly Western Conference Finals loss
"Trade speculation arose in light of Holmgren's poor showing, but Presti has never operated like that
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- NBA•Jun 9, 2026, 9:30 AM‘Mostly cheers’: Donald Trump claims he got a ‘very good’ reception after getting booed
- NBA•Jun 9, 2026, 9:20 AMNBA reporter says it is time to give Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper the keys, replace De'Aaron Fox
- NBA•Jun 9, 2026, 8:30 AMWWE star Danhausen reacts as the New York Knicks lose to the San Antonio Spurs
- NBA•Jun 9, 2026, 7:51 AMStephon Castle Breaks Silence on Victor Wembanyama’s Crushing Late Turnover
- NBA•Jun 9, 2026, 7:31 AMHeat get good Celtics update on Giannis Antetokounmpo amid Miami rumors
- NBA•Jun 9, 2026, 7:27 AMCeltics get bad news on Giannis Antetokounmpo trade talks amid rumors
