Recap: What happened at OKC Thunder's Thursday, Apr. 16 practice

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.

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.