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Oklahoma City Thunder Skip White House Visit Amid Politics

3/21/2026

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The Oklahoma City Thunder will not visit the White House to celebrate their 2025 NBA championship due to a timing issue, per a team spokesman.
The Thunder communicated with the White House but could not arrange the visit during their game against Washington Wizards.
Decision follows a trend of champions declining White House visits amid politics.
The Thunder lead the Western Conference and aim to repeat their championship this season.

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The Oklahoma City Thunder will not visit the White House to celebrate their 2025 NBA championship due to a timing issue, per a team spokesman.
The Thunder communicated with the White House but could not arrange the visit during their game against Washington Wizards.
Decision follows a trend of champions declining White House visits amid politics.
The Thunder lead the Western Conference and aim to repeat their championship this season.