US EditionThunder Won't Visit the White House During Trip to Nation's Capital, a Spokesperson Says
The Thunder cited scheduling conflicts as the reason for skipping the White House visit during their Washington road trip, continuing a trend of recent NBA champions declining invitations.
- On Mar 20, 2026, the Oklahoma City Thunder said they will not visit the White House during their trip to Washington, D.C., citing a timing issue, as they play the Wizards on Saturday.
- As a Western Conference team, Oklahoma City only plays in Washington once a year, limiting scheduling flexibility for a White House visit, as recent champions have declined or postponed trips.
- The reigning 2024-25 NBA champions Oklahoma City Thunder, the West's top seed despite injuries, have clinched a playoff spot with the NBA playoffs less than a month away.
- The practice dates back to Boston's 1963 trip, though last year's champions visited in November 2025, showing varied team practices.
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NBA champion Thunder to skip White House visit, citing ‘timing’ issue
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The reigning 2025 NBA champions won’t be making the traditional visit to the White House due to a timing issue. The Oklahoma City Thunder are due to play the Washington Wizards on Saturday evening, but a team spokesperson said that despite talks with the White House, the team will not be celebrating with the president. “We have been in touch with the White House, and we are appreciative and grateful…
The reigning NBA champions Oklahoma City Thunder will skip the White House visit that is traditionally held when the reigning NBA champions visit Washington.
Oklahoma City Thunder Make Lame Excuse To Skip White House Visit
Welp, yet another NBA Championship team is skipping the traditional White House visit. This time, the Wokelahoma City Thunder has claimed through a spokesperson to The Athletic, a "timing issue" is the reasoning behind not being able to allow America to recognize their incredible accomplishment. Sounds very Team USA women's hockey-esque, right?"We have been in touch with the White House and we are appreciative and grateful for the communication …
(AFP) The current NBA champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, will not visit the White House during their stay in Washington to face the Wizards on Saturday, citing a "calendar" problem, according to The Athletic on Friday.Read more
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