While media pundits and keyboard X warriors may be busy vocalizing their belief that the OKC Thunder should move on from Chet Holmgren this summer, Sam Presti and company are reportedly telling everyone behind the scenes that such a move is not on their to-do list.
According to a recent report by Zach Lowe, Oklahoma City has received multiple calls from rival ball clubs inquiring about the big man's availability. To what should be the delight of Thunder fans, the storied executive has let them all know they're not interested in a parting of ways.
Frankly, this is the only right answer that Presti should be giving at this point in time.
Yes, it goes without saying that Holmgren had quite an underwhelming seven-game series against San Antonio in the Western Conference Finals.
He posted rather abysmal averages of 10.7 points, 7.1 boards, and 1.1 blocks throughout and attempted just two shots in total during their Game 7 loss while essentially being sonned by Spurs star Victor Wembanyama along the way.
However, one bad series should not erase the three years of on-court greatness Chet has provided OKC. Needless to say, the Thunder fully understand this.
Chet Holmgren has deservedly earned untouchable status with Thunder
Since making his debut back in 2023, the Thunder have finished no lower than first in the Western Conference standings, have made three deep playoff runs, and, in 2025, took home their first NBA Championship.
From an individual standpoint, Holmgren has clearly made waves with his stellar two-way production, as he boasts a resume consisting of All-Star, All-NBA, and All-Defensive nods, finished second in the running for the 2026 Defensive Player of the Year award, and sports impressive career averages of 16.5 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks on .534/ .369/ .785 shooting splits.
Netting these kinds of accolades and per-game numbers would deserve praise for just about anyone in the association, but the fact that Chet's done all of this all before the age of 25 is what makes it all the more astonishing.
2026-27 is set to be the kick-start to Holmgren's five-year, $239 million rookie scale extension, with his year-one salary projected to ring in at $41.25 million.
Even with their upcoming financial restraints, considering all they've accomplished together up to this point, the Thunder should be more than happy to start paying out this high-end coin to their star big man.
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