Sam Presti says Chet Holmgren needs no motivation after playoff struggles

Thunder general manager Sam Presti says Chet Holmgren needs no motivation after struggling against the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 playoffs, praising his preparation and competitive mindset ahead of 2026-27. San Antonio ended Oklahoma City's title defense.

Holmgren drew added scrutiny in the Spurs series because he was matched up with Victor Wembanyama. The article says he has worked in the offseason to improve and will need stronger performances in 2026-27 to answer criticism of his postseason play.