Overview
- Sam Presti publicly defended Chet Holmgren on Monday, calling him “one of our guys” and saying a poor Western Conference Finals showing does not put him on the trade block.
- Holmgren was notably limited by San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama in the seven-game series, averaging roughly 10.7 points and 7.1 rebounds and producing a four-point Game 7 that triggered trade chatter.
- Multiple league sources report the Thunder are not expected to chase Giannis Antetokounmpo, with Miami repeatedly identified by insiders as the leading suitor for the Bucks star.
- Oklahoma City faces clear financial constraints next season because Holmgren’s rookie max extension raises the team’s cap hit and the club holds team options and contract commitments that could total about $53 million if picked up.
- Expect the Thunder to prioritize marginal offseason moves — using picks Nos. 12, 17 and 37, adjusting team options, or trading role players for cap relief — rather than pursuing a blockbuster trade, a choice that preserves continuity but tightens short-term roster flexibility.