Thunder reject trade offers for Chet Holmgren amid extension news
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 1:34 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder have turned down trade interest in Chet Holmgren following inquiries from other teams. Holmgren is set to begin a five-year, $239 million rookie scale extension this coming season, with a projected first-year salary of $41.25 million. The Thunder's decision coincides with similar contract terms for teammate Jalen Williams. As Holmgren is an integral part of the team's future, the rejection signals their commitment to his development in Oklahoma City.
- •Thunder received trade inquiries for Chet Holmgren.
- •Team confirmed Holmgren is not available for trade.
- •Holmgren starts a five-year, $239 million extension this season.
- •First-year salary for Holmgren projected at $41.25 million.
- •Jalen Williams has a similar contract arrangement.
- 2:29 PMYahoo Sports — Thunder send message to teams interested in trading for Chet Holmgren
- 1:34 PMYahoo Sports — Thunder have rebuffed trade overtures for Chet Holmgren
"Thunder have rebuffed trade overtures for Chet Holmgren
"The Thunder have made their stance on Holmgren clear.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 2:29 PMThunder send message to teams interested in trading for Chet Holmgren
The Thunder have made their stance on Holmgren clear.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 1:34 PMThunder have rebuffed trade overtures for Chet Holmgren
Thunder have rebuffed trade overtures for Chet Holmgren
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