In a statement, Thunder general manager Sam Presti said he told Giddey after the season that the team envisioned using him as as a reserve in 2024-25 “to maximize his many talents and deploy our team more efficiently over 48 minutes.”
Thunder GM says Josh Giddey didn't want to come off the bench and requested trade
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Presti said the Thunder will monitor Holmgren closely to see how much he should play early on.
Chet Holmgren adds a 'new dynamic' to the Thunder after missing last season with a foot injury
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