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BronMuse: Chet was asked if he ever imagined being in a playoff series against LeBron: "Maybe with him coaching or something... It's fun to go at it with great players and he's one of them." 😂🤝
Justin Martinez: Asked Shai Gilgeous-Alexander when he first realized Chet Holmgren had a strong work ethic: “The first day, like when he walked in the doors. You could just tell how much he cares about the game and his game. He really wants to maximize his potential, and that’s all it comes down to, really and truly. A guy who wants to be the best version of himself gives himself the best chance to get there. Usually, it works out for guys like that. He just wants it really bad.”
Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt sustained a full dislocation of his right pinkie during Tuesday's 108-90 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinals series, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania. Vanderbilt was injured when he attempted to block a dunk by Thunder center Chet Holmgren. Vanderbilt swiped at Holmgren behind the play and hit his finger on the corner of the backboard. Holmgren made the dunk to put the Thunder up 48-39 with 5:57 left in the second quarter.
Clemente Almanza: Chet Holmgren on his playoffs this year compared to last year: “I just feel a lot better physically.”
Chet Holmgren on his playoffs this year compared to last year: “I just feel a lot better physically.” pic.twitter.com/sRoGP2ANbC
— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) May 6, 2026
Brandon Rahbar: Mark Daigneault on Chet Holmgren: “One of the most underrated things about him as a defender is his versatility.” Chet had 3 blocks, 1 steal and no goal tends tonight.
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Justin Martinez: Final: Thunder 108, Lakers 90 Chet Holmgren: 24 points, 12 rebounds and 3 blocks Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 18 points and 6 assists Ajay Mitchell: 18 points and 4 assists OKC claims a 1-0 lead in the series. Game 2 is at 8:30 p.m. CT Thursday.
Serge Ibaka: “Best OKC player of all time: Shai or Kevin Durant?” Chet Holmgren: “I’d say probably Shai.” Serge Ibaka: “Shai or Russell Westbrook?” Chet Holmgren: “Uh, Shai.”
Clemente Almanza: Chet Holmgren on LeBron James: “First of all, it’s very impressive. Growing up, I used to play at Life Time a lot. There were a lot of 41-year-olds that weren’t moving too well.”
Chet Holmgren on LeBron James: “First of all, it’s very impressive. Growing up, I used to play at Life Time a lot. There were a lot of 41-year-olds that weren’t moving too well.” pic.twitter.com/UPpUnrZXLE
— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) May 2, 2026
Clemente Almanza: Che Holmgren on facing a rich-history team like the Lakers: “The beautiful thing about this league is that it has a lot of history. But at the end of the day, whether they’re wearing purple or pink, it’s not going to affect how we approach it.”
Serge Ibaka: Who's the best scorer in the NBA? Chet Holmgren: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Got to go with Shai. Because if you look at it objectively, just think like what makes the best score. You can show him aggressive coverages, he can bend them and still score. You can show him aggressive coverages, he can pass and make others better. He kills you in transition where you can't show him aggressive coverages. He does it efficiently. He gets to the free throw line. Serge Ibaka: Well, he gets to the free throw line, but there's a lot of complaining about it. Holmgren: But that doesn't matter. Scoring if I get to the free throw line and you boo me cuz I'm at the free throw line and I make both, it's still two points, right? So, like don't get mad. Don't get mad at Shai about it. I'm speaking for whoever might be mad about it.
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Serge Ibaka: Who's the best defender in the NBA? Chet Holmgren: I think Cason Wallace is the best defender. Ibaka: Cason Wallace the best defender right now in the NBA? Holmgren: Yeah. Ibaka: Wow. Holmgren: If you're looking for somebody who not only can defend on ball, but off ball in the passing lanes, he can hound you 94 feet. He can get steals, but he can also play solid and just force you to miss a shot.
Chet Holmgren: I think the first statue outside the new arena is probably going to be a Sam Presti statue. I'm pretty sure he makes the decisions on who's the statue, so he'd probably know better than me. If there was a vote, I'd vote for it. I wasn't here for the entire lifetime of the Thunder obviously, but since I've been here but… (…) I don't want to discredit all the players cuz like all the players are extremely talented, came in talented, continue to work, continue to improve, but like we've seen so many times across the NBA where a really talented guy where everybody knows he's talented just does not succeed or thrive where they are because of the environment or whatever it might be. And I think the biggest credit to Sam is what he's built around the players that allows them to be at their best, if that makes sense.
Justin Martinez: Chet Holmgren and @THEREALESTCOM, a marketplace for authenticated memorabilia, are launching a “Chet’s Room” pop-up in downtown OKC this weekend. The event will be modeled after Chet’s childhood room. It’ll featuring custom décor inspired by his interests. Fans will be able to purchase exclusive Holmgren merchandise and collectibles. They’ll also have the chance to win giveaways such as a pair of Holmgren’s game-worn shoes. WHERE: 1108 N Classen Drive Oklahoma City, OK 73103 WHEN: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT on Saturday, May 2
Justin Martinez: Final: Thunder 131, Suns 122 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 31 points and 8 assists Chet Holmgren: 24 points and 12 rebounds Ajay Mitchell: 22 points and 6 assists OKC completes the sweep to advance to the second round, where it'll face either the LA Lakers or the Houston Rockets.
