The Oklahoma City Thunder have encountered another major injury setback just five games into the 2026-27 NBA season. Their latest concern emerged on Friday night, when the franchise confirmed that center Chet Holmgren would be sidelined for an extended period after sustaining a knee injury.
Chet Holmgren is expected to miss approximately eight to 10 weeks. (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Chet Holmgren sidelined for 8 to 10 weeks Holmgren initially reported mild discomfort in his right knee following Oklahoma City’s victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday, October 25. What initially appeared to be a minor issue was later diagnosed as a small tear in his right patellar tendon.
The Thunder announced that the 24-year-old is expected to miss approximately eight to 10 weeks after undergoing a “biological treatment” on Friday.
“Chet Holmgren experienced mild discomfort in his right knee on October 25. After a series of consultations with specialists, the determination was to perform a biological treatment today to address a small patellar tendon tear,” the team’s statement read. “The treatment was successful and Holmgren is expected to make a full recovery and return to play in 8-to-10 weeks.”
Thunder face growing injury concerns Holmgren’s absence adds to an increasingly difficult injury situation in Oklahoma City. He becomes the third regular starter to face an extended spell on the sidelines this week, joining forward Jalen Williams, who is recovering from a fractured fibula and dislocated ankle, and guard Caso
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