Thunder rally around Chet Holmgren after playoff elimination by Spurs

The Oklahoma City Thunder were eliminated from the 2026 NBA Playoffs after losing Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals to the San Antonio Spurs. Chet Holmgren drew criticism for attempting only two shots in the decisive game, while Spurs star Victor Wembanyama outperformed him throughout the series. On Day 1 of the offseason, Thunder coach Mark Daigneault publicly defended Holmgren, noting that OKC held the West's top seed for every minute Holmgren was healthy.