NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder won’t visit White House, citing ‘timing issue’

• Team says ‘timing just didn’t work out’ for visit

• No NBA team has visited during a Trump presidency

The reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder will not visit the White House during their trip to the nation’s capital this weekend.

A Thunder spokesperson confirmed Friday that a “timing issue” will prevent the team from making the traditional appearance. Oklahoma City face the Wizards in Washington on Saturday.