The NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder cited 'timing' issues in saying they won't be visiting the White House when they travel to Washington for a game against the Wizards

The NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder cited 'timing' issues in saying they won't be visiting the White House when they travel to Washington for a game against the Wizards

 MATTHEW STOCKMAN

The reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder won't visit the White House while in Washington to play the Wizards on Saturday, citing a "timing" issue, The Athletic reported Friday.

"We have been in touch with the White House and we are appreciative and grateful for the communication we have had, but the timing just didn't work," the Thunder told The Athletic in a statement.

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