Tag: Chet Holmgren

Thunder Reportedly Reject All Trade Interest in Chet Holmgren

Brandon King

Despite receiving trade inquiries from multiple teams around the league, the Oklahoma City Thunder have made it clear that Chet Holmgren is off limits. According to Zach Lowe, rival front offices have contacted the Thunder to explore Holmgren’s availability, but Oklahoma City has consistently informed teams that the former No. 2 overall pick is not available in trade discussions. The stance underscores the organization’s commitment to its young championship core and eliminates any speculation that the Thunder might consider moving one of their foundational pieces. The Oklahoma City Thunder are…

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Thunder Complete Sweep of Lakers With 115-110 Win, Advance to Western Conference Finals

Brandon King

The Oklahoma City Thunder are headed to the Western Conference Finals after finishing off the Los Angeles Lakers with a hard-fought 115-110 win in Game 4. The Thunder, who led for nearly 70% of the contest, appeared firmly in control late in the fourth quarter, holding a 109-103 advantage with just 2:06 remaining. However, the Lakers — showing more fight than at any point earlier in the postseason — responded with a 7-0 run to briefly reclaim the lead. Oklahoma City answered immediately. Chet Holmgren delivered a thunderous go-ahead slam…

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Chet Holmgren out for the year, will the League limit player activities?

Brandon King

Unfortunately, for Oklahoma City Thunder, and possible basketball fans as a whole, the wait to see the triumvirate of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Josh Giddey and Chet Holmgren share the court in an NBA game will have to wait one more year.  Holmgren, the no.2 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, will miss the entire 2022-23 season with a lisfranc injury. Holmgren seems to have suffered the injury guarding Lebron at The Crawsover Pro-Am game last Saturday night. While not a career-ending injury anymore, and even with the youth Chet has…

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