The Oklahoma City Thunder have been hit as hard as any team in recent NBA history by the injury bug in the first week of the 2026 NBA season, recently losing Chet Holmgren for the foreseeable future with a knee…

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander expressed uncertainty regarding how the team will adjust following a wave of significant injuries. Center Chet Holmgren recently suffered a knee issue that will sideline him for the foreseeable future. Holmgren joins teammates Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace on the injury list, with all three players sustaining long-term injuries during the same game against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Following the injuries, Oklahoma City has dropped two consecutive games heading into a matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Jackson Stone reports that the setbacks have prompted fan speculation regarding future roster decisions, including whether general manager Sam Presti might explore trades using future assets to support Gilgeous-Alexander.
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