Chet Holmgren Injury Update, Latest News on Thunder Star's Status, Return Timeline Amid Knee Issue
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Key Points:
- The Oklahoma City Thunder announced that Chet Holmgren will be sidelined for 8 to 10 weeks following biological treatment for a patellar tendon tear, while Cason Wallace will be out for the near future after left shoulder surgery.
- Both players, along with Jalen Williams—who is recovering from surgery for a broken left fibula and dislocated left ankle—last played on October 25 against the Los Angeles Clippers, where Wallace sustained his injury.
- Holmgren's current absence is his first extended one since returning from a pelvic fracture in 2024, and the team will now rely heavily on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Isaiah Hartenstein as the only remaining starters from the opening lineup.
- The Thunder are eligible for a hardship roster exception due to these injuries and have signed free agent guard Ochai Agbaji, while aiming to stay under the NBA's salary cap second apron.
- Before their injuries, Wallace averaged 6.3 points and 2.3 steals per game, Williams contributed 13.7 points and 4.7 rebounds, and Holmgren posted 12 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 3 blocks per game.
