Thunder's Chet Holmgren undergoes treatment for patellar tendon tear, out 8-10 weeks
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Key Points:
- Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren will miss 8-10 weeks due to a small patellar tendon tear and underwent a biological treatment, likely platelet-rich plasma therapy, to avoid surgery.
- Holmgren experienced mild right knee discomfort after a game on October 25, leading to medical evaluation and the current treatment plan.
- Holmgren is the third key Thunder starter sidelined with a significant injury, joining Jalen Williams (dislocated ankle and fractured fibula) and Cason Wallace (torn labrum).
- The Thunder face challenges due to these injuries compounded by offseason trades that reduced their roster depth, increasing pressure on remaining players like Isaiah Hartenstein, Kenrich Williams, rookie Aday Mara, and Jaylin Williams.
- Cason Wallace is expected to be re-evaluated before the end of the 2026-27 regular season, but no specific timeline has been given for his return.
