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Magnus Carlsen slammed the NBA app for spoiling Thunder vs Spurs results despite using the ‘no spoilers’ setting during the Western Conference Finals.
Magnus Carlsen with Chicago Bulls legend Derrick Rose (Credit: Lennard Ootes)
Even in the middle of one of the biggest chess tournaments in the world, Magnus Carlsen still has time for the NBA playoffs. But the chess legend is not too happy with the league’s official app right now.
Carlsen went viral during Norway Chess 2026 after publicly calling out the NBA app for spoiling results from the ongoing Western Conference Finals clash between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs — despite having the app’s “no spoilers” feature turned on.
The Norwegian, speaking during the confessional booth segment on Chess.com’s coverage of Norway Chess, did not hold back.
“Whomever is responsible for the NBA app, we have one of the best series in years going on right now in the Western Conference Finals, and when people have ‘no spoilers’ on in the app, they expect no spoilers. So, do better,” Carlsen said.
The complaint quickly spread across social media, with fans sympathising with Carlsen’s frustration.
Currently competing in Oslo at Norway Chess, Carlsen is operating in a time zone roughly seven hours ahead of Oklahoma City and San Antonio. That means NBA playoff games often conclude in the middle of the night for him, making spoiler protection especially important if he plans to watch replays later.
The Western Conference Finals has become one of the standout series of the postseason, with the Thunder currently holding a 3-2 lead over the Spurs. Meanwhile, the New York Knicks have already secured their place in the NBA Finals and are waiting to discover their opponent.
Carlsen’s Personal Slump
Ironically, while the NBA playoffs have been delivering edge-of-the-seat drama, Carlsen himself is enduring a frustrating tournament at Norway Chess.
The five-time world champion is currently sitting at the bottom of the six-player standings with just 1.5 points after a difficult start to the event on home soil.
His struggles worsened after Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated him in classical format — Praggnanandhaa’s second classical win over Carlsen at Norway Chess following his memorable victory in the 2024 edition.
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