Recap: What happened at OKC Thunder's Thursday, Apr. 16 practice
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The Oklahoma City Thunder held practice on Thursday. They continue to await who they will face in Round 1 of the 2026 NBA playoffs. It's down to two possibilities — the Phoenix Suns or the Golden State Warriors.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Cason Wallace talked to the local media after practice.
Gilgeous-Alexander talked about OKC's odds of going back-to-back; Holmgren discussed entering the NBA playoffs with health; Wallace talked about recently attending the 2026 WNBA draft to support girlfriend Kiki Rice.
Here's what else happened at OKC's Thursday, Apr. 16 practice:
Another Thunder practice today. Will either face the Suns or Warriors in the playoffs pic.twitter.com/pVlrdtEADN
— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) April 16, 2026
Thomas Sorber working on the court nearest where the media parks at the facility pic.twitter.com/nYlq0W2XU8
— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) April 16, 2026
Jalen Williams rocking a new look at practice today pic.twitter.com/rJPLQF9Zb9
— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) April 16, 2026
Ponytail Dub pic.twitter.com/CKBzyGZ72k
— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) April 16, 2026
SGA on going back-to-back: “It’s a cool opportunity. I think going through last year and realizing that’s so far down the line. So many things have to happen before we get to the Finals-clinching game.” pic.twitter.com/3F4mg8FnuA
— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) April 16, 2026
SGA on this week off during the play-in: “Has a training camp flow. Get into shape. Get into rhythm.” pic.twitter.com/0TulYuq5SW
— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) April 16, 2026
SGA on physically preparing for the playoffs: “You just gotta win and chip away at it. Hopefully you build enough muscles… That’s what the regular season and summer is for me. Making sure my body is right.” pic.twitter.com/TRjzJnJkPC
— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) April 16, 2026
Chet Holmgren on his upcoming playoff run: “I’m extremely excited. Last year was very challenging. I don’t think I felt the best physically. I feel really good right now.” pic.twitter.com/kulWpu3O11
— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) April 16, 2026
Chet Holmgren on going back-to-back: “The goal is always to win the last game of the season.” pic.twitter.com/PXRLPhCZUw
— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) April 16, 2026
Chet Holmgren on separating last year’s title run from this year’s playoffs: “You have to try and carry over the experiences that you learn from. But you can't carry over the result. The result means absolutely nothing.” pic.twitter.com/qzEf7SGVcO
— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) April 16, 2026
Chet Holmgren on making an All-Defense Team: “Individual awards are great. I think they're around to reward players for the hard work that they put in… I’d be lying if I said I didn't want to earn something like that. But at the end of the day, my focus is on our team.” pic.twitter.com/sxbSCsRg4x
— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) April 16, 2026
Cason Wallace on Ajay Mitchell: “He's definitely an underrated defender. He can switch on the main guys. We have confidence in him knowing that he’s gonna do the job. Whenever he's on the defensive end, we don't have to worry too much.” pic.twitter.com/b5PrFokG30
— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) April 16, 2026
Cason Wallace on attending the WNBA draft to support Kiki Rice: “A lot of fun. Just seeing my lady get drafted, her and her family have fun.” pic.twitter.com/YmFWR6YKdy
— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) April 16, 2026
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