NBA champion Thunder say 'timing' prevents White House visit: reportShai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrates with the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player trophy after defeating the Indiana Pacers, 103-91, in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals at the Paycom Center on June 22, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. WASHINGTON, United States — The reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder won't visit the White House while in Washington to play the Wizards on Saturday, citing a "timing" issue, The Athletic reported Friday (Saturday, Manila time). The topic of triumphant teams visiting the White House has become politically charged in recent years. The Warriors weren't invited when they won in 2018 but visited Biden's White House to celebrate their 2022 championship. But Trump hailed the Eagles as "incredible" when they celebrated their 2025 Super Bowl victory at the White House last year.

Source: Philippine Star March 21, 2026 05:03 UTC