Thunder face questions after Western Conference finals loss to Spurs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 5:04 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder's championship defense ended with a defeat to the San Antonio Spurs in seven games in the Western Conference finals. Star player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had an impressive MVP season, averaging 31.1 points. However, concerns have arisen over Chet Holmgren's performance, particularly in Game 7, where he took only two shots and struggled against Spurs' players. Holmgren is set for a significant contract extension, raising questions about his future with the team. The Thunder will look to the draft and free agency to address roster needs and maintain competitiveness.
- •Thunder lost in Western Conference finals to Spurs in seven games.
- •Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won MVP, averaging 31.1 points.
- •Chet Holmgren struggled significantly, taking only two shots in Game 7.
- •Holmgren's max contract extension is set to trigger next month.
- •Thunder aiming to address roster needs in upcoming draft and free agency.
- 5:04 PMYahoo Sports — Thunder offseason outlook: Yes, they have a big Chet Holmgren problem
"OKC didn't complete its mission this season, and a lot of that falls on the narrow shoulders of one of its core players.
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