Overview
- The 2025 NBA champions will not visit the White House during this weekend’s road trip, a team spokesperson said.
- The Thunder told The Athletic they were grateful for the communication with the White House but said the timing did not work out.
- Oklahoma City plays its only Washington game of the season against the Wizards on Saturday at 5 p.m., narrowing the scheduling window.
- No NBA champion has made a White House visit during President Donald Trump’s tenure, while recent champions visited under President Joe Biden.
- Multiple outlets, including the Associated Press, CBS Sports and Yahoo Sports, reported the decision after the team’s statement was shared with The Athletic.