Chet Holmgren was reassured by Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti on June 8, 2026.
Presti committed to Holmgren despite a poor series against the San Antonio Spurs.

What happened?

The Thunder lost to the Spurs in the Western Conference Finals.
Chet Holmgren averaged 10.7 points and 7.1 rebounds per game.

Why it matters for Chet Holmgren

Sam Presti believes Holmgren can grow from this experience.
He sees it as a bump in the road, not a sign of things to come.

What comes next?

A trade is not on the table for Chet Holmgren.
The Thunder have committed to him with a five-year, $239.3 million rookie max extension.

Presti said Chet Holmgren is "one of our guys" and drives winning on many levels.
He had an All-NBA season before the Western Conference Finals.

The Thunder's loss to the Spurs was a tough series.
Chet Holmgren was thoroughly outplayed by Victor Wembanyama.

Sam Presti's comments came on June 8, 2026.
He firmly believes in Chet Holmgren's potential.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are committed to Chet Holmgren.
He will be a key player for the team next season.

Chet Holmgren's rookie max extension starts next season.
It is worth $239.3 million over five years.

The Thunder's future looks bright with Chet Holmgren.
He will be a major part of the team's success.

Sam Presti's comments have reassured Chet Holmgren.
He can now focus on the next season.

The Western Conference Finals series was a learning experience.
Chet Holmgren will use it to improve his game.

Chet Holmgren is an important player for the Thunder.
He will be a key factor in their success next season.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are looking forward to next season.
Chet Holmgren will be a major part of their team.