Thunder big man Chet Holmgren says he used the offseason to sharpen his game and enter training camp stronger, telling reporters he’s ready to help Oklahoma City build on last season’s NBA Finals run.

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren says he used the offseason to sharpen his game and return stronger for the 2025–26 NBA season, telling reporters he’s ready to help the team build on last year’s NBA Finals run.

Holmgren spoke after the Thunder’s first practice of training camp at Paycom Center, where he highlighted the importance of rhythm and conditioning as the season approaches.

Focused on Offseason Improvement

Holmgren said he takes advantage of downtime to grow his game in ways he can’t during the grind of the NBA season.

“A lot of people use the offseason to do what they

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