Overview
- A Thunder spokesperson told The Athletic the reigning NBA champions will not visit the White House, saying the timing did not work out after communication with officials there.
- The Associated Press reported the team and the White House discussed a celebration of the 2025 title, but scheduling prevented it from happening.
- Fox News noted it was not immediately clear whether a formal invitation had been extended, and said it sought confirmation from the White House.
- NBA champions traditionally visit the White House, a practice dating to the Celtics’ 1963 trip, though recent years have seen teams skip or postpone visits.
- No NBA team has visited the White House during President Donald Trump’s current term, even as other champions in U.S. sports have made the trip.