The reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder will not visit the White House during their road trip to the nation’s capital this weekend.
The team cited “timing” as the reason it will not make the customary championship visit while in Washington.
What it means
White House visits have long been a traditional stop for major sports champions, often coordinated around teams’ travel schedules. In this case, Oklahoma City will be in Washington but will not add a White House appearance to its itinerary.