"The Thunder stated, 'We have been in touch with the White House and we are appreciative and grateful for the communication we have had, but the timing just didn't work out.'"
"Championship teams across major American sports have traditionally received invitations from the president to visit the White House and celebrate their victories."
"The last NBA champions to visit the White House were the Boston Celtics in November 2024, when Joe Biden was president."
"The Golden State Warriors elected not to visit Trump's White House after their 2017 title, and he later said he had withdrawn their invitation."
The Oklahoma City Thunder will not visit the White House during their upcoming trip to Washington, D.C., due to a timing issue. The team is scheduled to play against the Wizards on Saturday. A spokesperson confirmed that while they appreciated the communication with the White House, the timing did not align for a visit. Historically, championship teams have received invitations to celebrate their victories at the White House, but such visits have become politically sensitive in recent years.
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