Anson Belt & Buckle: Step up your belt game this fall — get 2 bonus pieces FREE with the Box Set at https://ansonbelt.com/thundersept Chet Holmgren is the premier big man of the Oklahoma City (OKC) Thunder, selected as an All-NBA member and anointed the second best defender in the NBA. But while Chet has undeniably improved between each of his three NBA campaigns early in his career, a 4 point stinker in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals versus Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs ended the 2025-26 NBA Playoffs on a sour note. But while the Thunder fell short in their quest to defend their 2024-25 NBA Championship, they are still well-equipped to compete again this coming season. And according to Sam Presti, Chet Holmgren is a big part of that, and "one of our guys" moving forward. This doesn't stop the Golden State Warriors from eyeing up the star big man, hoping to give Stephen Curry one last crack at ring number five. Gabriel Ebersole of Thunder Digest breaks down the reasons Golden State sees a chance, including Chet's Game 7 and his upcoming max contract. But looking at Chet's steady year-to-year improvements, his offseason filled with workouts with legends like Kevin Durant, chemistry building with the Thunder teammates Jared McCain and Kenrich Williams, with the rookies Aday Mara and Bennett Stirtz, and bulking up in the gym and cafeteria? Chet Holmgren is putting in all the necessary work to make sure the result is different this year, and that he will be a big reason why. And he certainly doesn't need to move over to the Golden State Warriors with Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Steve Kerr -- he's already right where he needs to be. #chetholmgren #oklahomacitythunder #okcthunder --- Thunder Digest covers the latest reports, news and rumors regarding the Oklahoma City Thunder. If you want to stay updated with every trade, move and tidbit on players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, Lu Dort, Alex Caruso, Isaiah Hartenstein, Cason Wallace, Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins, Mark Daigneault and Sam Presti. Thunder Digest gives Oklahoma City Thunder and NBA news and rumors like Chat Sports, Hoops Tonight, Kenny For Real, Dom2k, ThreeCone and others. Have you ever wanted to break into sports media as a write or content creator? Apply to join the Digest Media team today here: https://digestmedia.ca/join-us/ for_digest_redistribution --- Unchanged --- NBA Trade Rumors, NBA Free Agency, NBA Draft, NBA Finals Preview, Fantasy Basketball Advice, NBA Betting Odds, NBA Jersey Review, Player Performance Breakdown, Sports Analytics, NBA Highlights, NBA News Update, NBA Stats, NBA Roster Moves, NBA Predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
