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Holmgren Out 8-10 Weeks With Patellar Tendon Tear
The Thunder lose another key starter as the 7-footer undergoes treatment for a small right knee tear.
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Oklahoma City Thunder power forward and center Chet Holmgren will miss eight to 10 weeks after suffering a patellar tendon tear in his right knee. The team confirmed the injury after Holmgren experienced mild discomfort and consulted specialists. A biological treatment addressed the small tear, keeping the player out for an extended stretch.
Additional setbacks for OKC
Holmgren becomes the third Thunder starter ruled out for a significant period this week. Forward Jalen Williams is dealing with a fractured fibula and dislocated ankle, while guard Cason Wallace suffered a torn labrum. Both players underwent procedures and will be reevaluated before the end of the regular season.
History of injuries
This marks the third major injury for Holmgren since the Thunder selected him with the No. 2 pick in the 2022 draft. He missed the entire 2022-23 season with a broken foot and sat out several months of the 2024-25 campaign due to a fractured pelvis before returning to help the team win a championship. Last season he earned first-team All-Defensive honors and third-team All-NBA recognition while averaging 17.1 points, 8.9 rebounds and 1.9 blocks.
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