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Chet Holmgren out 8-10 weeks as Thunder’s nightmare season hits another low

The star Thunder big man underwent a “biological treatment” for a small patellar tendon tear.

By Dylan Svoboda · NY Post

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 2:17 AM

Key Things to Know

Chet Holmgren will miss 8 to 10 weeks following treatment for a torn patellar tendon.
Holmgren initially experienced knee discomfort during a game against the Los Angeles Clippers.
The injury compounds major absences for Oklahoma City, including Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace.

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Oklahoma City Thunder star Chet Holmgren is expected to miss 8 to 10 weeks after undergoing biological treatment for a small patellar tendon tear. According to ESPN, Holmgren initially felt discomfort in his knee during a game against the Los Angeles Clippers and has since missed two consecutive contests.

Holmgren's absence intensifies a severe wave of injuries for Oklahoma City. Teammates Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace also suffered serious, potentially season-ending injuries during the same Clippers matchup, joining Alex Caruso, Nikola Topic, and Thomas Sorber on the sidelines.

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