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Oklahoma City Thunder Release Injury Report vs. Rockets Amid Chet Holmgren News

It’s just the second week of the 2026-27 NBA season, and the Oklahoma City Thunder are already dealing with multiple serious injuries.Chet Holmgren is the latest player to the Thunder’s injury list. He was diagnosed with a patellar tendon tear…

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 3:14 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder Release Injury Report vs. Rockets Amid Chet Holmgren News
Key Things to Know
  • Chet Holmgren is out eight to ten weeks with a torn right knee patellar tendon.
  • The Thunder ruled out six players against the Rockets, including Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace, and Alex Caruso.
  • Jalen Williams underwent surgery for a fractured fibula and dislocated ankle and will miss most of the season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Oklahoma City Thunder have ruled out six players for Saturday's matchup against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Chet Holmgren suffered a right knee patellar tendon tear and is expected to be sidelined for eight to ten weeks. The Thunder are trying to bounce back after a 120-96 loss to the Dallas Mavericks.

Alongside Holmgren, Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace, Alex Caruso, Thomas Sorber, and Nikola Topic are also out. Williams underwent surgery for a fractured fibula and dislocated ankle, Wallace had left shoulder surgery, and Caruso is out with a right ankle sprain. Both Sorber and Topic remain sidelined following offseason surgeries.

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