NBA Champion Thunder Decline White House Ceremony
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The Oklahoma City Thunder, the current holders of the NBA title, will not take part in the customary championship visit to the White House, according to a report published March 20, 2026.
The franchise did not release a public explanation for opting out of the trip, which has traditionally brought league champions to Washington, D.C., for a ceremonial reception with the president. The decision ends what has long been considered a routine stop on the team’s post-season celebration tour.
Details on any alternative plans or whether the visit could be rescheduled were not disclosed at the time of the report.
Source: New York Post
