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Chet Holmgren’s injury update has Thunder reconsider Ochai Agbaji free agent signing

The Oklahoma City Thunder are up 4-1 at the start of the 2026-27 season but already have plenty of major injury concerns. With Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace already potentially out for the regular season, Chet Holmgren has joined the…

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 4:22 PM
Chet Holmgren’s injury update has Thunder reconsider Ochai Agbaji free agent signing
Key Things to Know
  • Oklahoma City has reconsidered signing free agent Ochai Agbaji following Chet Holmgren's knee injury.
  • Holmgren is expected to miss 8-10 weeks due to a small right knee patellar tendon tear.
  • Agbaji was waived by the Knicks in October and remains an unrestricted free agent.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Oklahoma City Thunder have reconsidered finalizing the free agent signing of Ochai Agbaji following an injury to Chet Holmgren, according to Shams Charania. Holmgren is expected to miss 8 to 10 weeks due to a small patellar tendon tear in his right knee, prompting the front office to evaluate their options for their final roster spot.

Holmgren underwent a biological treatment on Friday and joins several injured teammates, including Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace. Agbaji, who was released by the New York Knicks in October, will continue searching for a new team as Oklahoma City reassesses its immediate roster needs.

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