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Chet Holmgren Injury Adds to Nightmarish OKC Season

If there's one constant, it's that Oklahoma City can't catch a break. The latest Chet Holmgren injury news has dealt a major blow to the OKC season, as they are down another star just five games into the 2026-27 season.…

By Paul Daniel Flores · Last Word on Sports

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 3:17 AM

Key Things to Know

Chet Holmgren suffered a small patellar tendon tear and is expected to miss 8 to 10 weeks.
Holmgren experienced discomfort in the same game teammates Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace were also injured.
The Thunder recently signed wing Ochai Agbaji and may increase playing time for center Aday Mara.

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Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren is expected to miss 8 to 10 weeks after undergoing biological treatment for a small patellar tendon tear. The injury occurred during the same game in which teammates Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace were also injured, leaving Oklahoma City without three key starters just five games into the 2026-27 NBA season.

With Holmgren sidelined, Oklahoma City recently signed wing Ochai Agbaji, while young center Aday Mara is expected to see increased playing time. Star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is anticipated to carry a heavier load as the Thunder look to remain competitive ahead of an upcoming game against the Houston Rockets.

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