Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren during an NBA game.
A viral post on X claiming Oklahoma City Thunder big man Chet Holmgren “came out as gay” is not backed by any credible reporting, and appears to have originated from a satire account. The X account behind the post, @JakeMorrisonNBA, includes language in its bio indicating it’s a “satire account,” and no team, league, or reputable news outlet has reported anything about Holmgren’s sexual orientation.
Jake Morrison
BREAKING: Chet Holmgren has come out as gay. He is the first active gay NBA player and marks a major step towards the right direction. Holmgren plans to play with a rainbow armband to spread awareness.
Holmgren hopes this inspires other basketball players to come out.
The timing of the fake report led many fans into a confused frenzy, trying to find out more about Holmgren. The post on X has been viewed over three million times around 6:56 p.m. ET. The Thunder are set to play the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 (7:30 p.m. ET), and the rumor helped drive a wave of questions about the OKC’s star private life.
Is Chet Holmgren Gay? Here’s What’s Actually Been Reported
To be clear: nothing credible has been reported about Holmgren’s sexual orientation. The viral claim traces back to a social-media post, not a statement from Holmgren, the Thunder, the NBA, or a reputable reporter/outlet with verification.
If you’re trying to sort real news from engagement bait, a quick checklist helps:
Check the account bio (some viral “verified” accounts still label themselves satire).
Look for confirmation from the team/league or established NBA newsbreakers.
Search for multiple independent outlets reporting the same thing (not just screenshots and reposts).
Thunder vs Raptors: Why This Popped Up Now
The post went viral right before Thunder-Raptors on Feb. 24, which is exactly the kind of “why today?” moment that fuels quick-hit misinformation: one big account posts something “BREAKING,” it spreads, and Google searches spike before anyone checks sourcing.
For fans just looking to follow the Thunder and Holmgren, the only actionable “next” item on the calendar is the game itself: OKC at Toronto on Feb. 24, then another road game at Detroit on Feb. 25.
Chet Holmgren Bio: Age, Height, Weight, Position
Here are the basic Holmgren details people typically search after a rumor goes viral:
Age: 23 (born May 1, 2002)
Height/Weight: 7-foot-1, 208 pounds
Team/Position: Oklahoma City Thunder; center/forward
Draft: No. 2 overall pick in 2022
Holmgren 2025-26 Stats: What He’s Producing This Season
On the court, Holmgren’s 2025-26 production has been strong. According to ESPN’s season numbers, he’s averaging:
17.4 points per game
8.8 rebounds per game
1.7 assists per game
55.4% shooting
Those are the kinds of data points that actually matter for OKC’s night-to-night ceiling, especially heading into a back-to-back stretch.
Holmgren Contract: The Big Extension Explained
Holmgren’s long-term future in OKC also isn’t a mystery. In July 2025, he agreed to a fully guaranteed five-year maximum rookie extension that could reach $250 million, per ESPN.
Contract sites list the deal in the $240M+ range depending on cap outcomes and escalators, which is why you’ll see slightly different totals across trackers.
Bottom line: OKC has already made the franchise-commitment move.
Even when a viral claim gets big engagement, it’s worth slowing down and checking for basic confirmation. In this case, there’s no statement from Holmgren, no Thunder release, and no reporting from established NBA insiders or major outlets. That’s usually the tell. For OKC fans, the practical focus stays the same: Holmgren’s role, health, and production as the Thunder push through the schedule, starting with the matchup in Toronto.