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The Oklahoma City Thunder were hoping to put their injury concerns behind them, with Ajay Mitchell and Jalen Williams back to full health. However, just as the team led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander looked to build momentum ahead of the new…

By Pranav Kotai · Essentially Sports

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 4:45 AM

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Thunder rookie Otega Oweh suffered a noncontact leg injury during an overtime preseason victory against the Pacers.
Oweh was unable to put weight on his right foot and required assistance to leave the court.
Head coach Mark Daigneault called the injury 'really tough' as the team awaits official diagnosis and MRI results.

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Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Otega Oweh suffered an apparent noncontact leg injury during Tuesday's 114-112 overtime preseason victory over the Indiana Pacers. The 23-year-old guard slipped while getting back into defensive position in overtime and was unable to put weight on his right foot, requiring assistance off the court to the locker room.

Head coach Mark Daigneault and teammate Brooks Barnhizer expressed deep concern following the game, though an official diagnosis has not yet been announced. Prior to the injury, Oweh contributed eight points and three rebounds off the bench on a two-way contract.

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