Chet Holmgren – Suave Report

New Season, Same Defensive Identity.

October 23, 2026

Chet Holmgren’s timely defense and Jalen Williams’ scoring helped the Thunder turn a slow start into a 96-84 home-opening win over Denver.

When he needed to most, Chet Holmgren showed up

October 20, 2026

Nobody in the NBA will play a more important season opener than Chet Holmgren. Heading into Oklahoma City’s season-opening matchup with San Antonio, Holmgren…

Poncy: OKC and Chet Holmgren have a problem, but how do they solve it?

June 9, 2026

Stars are born in the regular season. The NBA has seen hundreds, if not thousands, of stars throughout its history. They come and go….

All-Star Weekend Through My Lens: Shai, Chet, Jared… and Me

February 18, 2026

Breaking down the full All-Star experience through the lens of the reporter covering it.

Persistence: The Thunder’s Biggest Flex

November 3, 2025

If I told you the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder would shoot 31.5 percent from three to start the season, Jalen Williams wouldn’t play…

Breaking: OKC signs Chet Holmgren to max contract extension

July 9, 2025

The Oklahoma City Thunder is locking up its core for the long haul. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Thunder and center Chet Holmgren…

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Breaking: Oklahoma City defeates Indiana 103-91 to clinch first NBA Championship

June 22, 2025

As Adam Silver awarded Shai Gilgeous-Alexander the Bill Russell NBA Finals MVP Award, his demeanor was as usual. Stoic. Controlled. Tranquil. You almost wouldn’t…