The Oklahoma City Thunder saw their bid for a repeat championship come up short, falling in seven games to the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 Western Conference Finals.
That series loss, especially with Chet Holmgren struggling to make an impact against Victor Wembanyama, quickly sparked discussion around the league about whether Oklahoma City should explore a blockbuster move for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
While the Thunder have the draft capital and young talent needed to construct a trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo, NBA insider Jake Fischer reports that the franchise is not expected to actually pursue a deal for the Bucks superstar.
While the Thunder have the draft capital and young talent needed to construct a trade for the Greek Freak, NBA insider Jake Fischer reports that the franchise is not expected to actually pursue a deal for the Bucks superstar.
The Oklahoma City Thunder’s stand on Giannis Antetokounmpo
“As much as the idea of Thunder splurging for Giannis to counter Wemby might make sense on paper, league sources with knowledge of the Thunder’s thinking continue to dismiss them as a legitimate Giannis Antetokounmpo suitor,” Fischer wrote in his article.
OKC finished as the No. 1 seed with a 64-18 record, and there is little reason for the franchise to panic despite their playoff disappointment. While Holmgren struggled in the matchup against Wembanyama and the loss to the Spurs exposed some concerns, Oklahoma City still looks firmly positioned among the league’s top contenders. The gap between these two teams is not as wide as the series result might suggest, and the Thunder remain in strong shape moving forward.
“The Thunder obviously have the draft capital and an abundance of talented young players to get Milwaukee’s attention, but it’s wise in times like these to consider Sam Presti’s history.”
The two-time MVP would elevate any roster he joins, including the Thunder, given his dominant all-around production. The 10-time All-Star averaged 27.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 0.9 steals, and 0.7 blocks per game for Milwaukee during the 2025-26 season.
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