The Oklahoma City Thunder, the reigning NBA champions, will not visit the White House during their trip to Washington this weekend, a team spokesperson confirmed Friday.

The Thunder cited a "timing issue" for the decision not to make the traditional championship team appearance at the White House. The team is scheduled to play the Washington Wizards on Saturday.

"The timing just didn't work out" for the visit, according to the Thunder spokesperson, who did not provide additional details about the scheduling conflict.

The White House visit has been a longstanding tradition for championship teams across major professional sports leagues, though participation has varied in recent years. No NBA team has made such a visit during a Trump presidency.

The Thunder won their first NBA championship last season, capping a successful campaign that established them as one of the league's premier franchises. The team's decision focuses solely on logistical challenges rather than any stated political considerations.