BREAKING NEWS: OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER HEAD COACH MARK DAIGNEAULT RESIGNS JUST MINUTES AGO — “FOR THOSE REASONS” 🔥
In a shocking turn of events, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault has reportedly tendered his resignation just minutes ago, sending ripples across the NBA world. The sudden move comes just weeks after leading the Thunder to their first NBA championship since the franchise’s relocation to Oklahoma City.
According to unnamed sources close to the team, Daigneault submitted a handwritten resignation letter to Thunder GM Sam Presti around 3:35 PM, simply stating:
“It’s time. Because of those reasons, I can no longer continue in this role. Respect my decision.”
Social media exploded within seconds of the news, with #DaigneaultOut trending on X (formerly Twitter) in under 4 minutes. Fans, analysts, and even Thunder players reportedly had no idea the resignation was coming.
🔍 But what are “those reasons”?
Speculation is already running wild:
- Reason #1: Mysterious Coaching Burnout?
Insider reports claim Daigneault was increasingly frustrated with the amount of film he had to watch — allegedly over 19 hours a day. “He stopped sleeping. He started speaking only in play calls,” one assistant coach reportedly said. - Reason #2: The Chet Holmgren-Kettle Incident
A rumored locker room misunderstanding involving Holmgren, a kettle, and a misinterpreted metaphor (“boiling under pressure”) may have been the final straw. - Reason #3: Charles Barkley’s Comments
After being roasted on live TV by Charles Barkley during the Finals (“He coaches like he’s playing 4D chess with UNO cards”), sources say Daigneault became obsessed with “winning Barkley’s respect,” and spiraled when it never came.
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Thunder players have been spotted exiting the facility visibly confused. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reportedly told media, “I just won a ring and my coach ghosted us? Wild.”
Meanwhile, GM Sam Presti has yet to issue an official comment but was seen pacing in front of Paycom Center muttering, “Not again… not this close to preseason…”
📝 What’s next?
Assistant coach Dave Bliss is rumored to be the interim replacement, but Thunder brass are said to be considering an emergency pitch to bring Nick Collison, Barry Switzer, or even AI-generated Daigneault 2.0 into the fold.
