Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Agrees to five-year max extension
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Holmgren agreed to a fully guaranteed five-year maximum rookie contract extension with the Thunder on Wednesday that could reach $250 million, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
After missing his rookie season due to a foot injury, the 2022 No. 2 overall pick appeared in all 82 regular-season games as a sophomore. Holmgren was injured again in 2024-25, missing three months early in the season due to a hip fracture. However, he appeared in all 23 postseason contests, averaging 15.2 points, 8.7 rebounds and 1.9 blocks in 29.8 minutes per game, and he played an integral part in Oklahoma City's first NBA title. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander landed a long-term extension Tuesday, and now the Thunder will turn their sights on locking down All-NBA talent Jalen Williams (wrist).
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Swats five shots in win
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Holmgren ended with 18 points (6-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-8 FT), eight rebounds, five blocks and one steal in 31 minutes during Sunday's 103-91 win over the Pacers in Game 7 of the NBA Finals.
Holmgren had some tough injury luck in 2024-25, missing a huge chunk of the season with a right iliac hip fracture. Playing in his second NBA season, Holmgren made 32 regular-season appearances, posting averages of 15.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 2.2 blocks, 0.7 steals and 1.4 three-pointers on 49.0 percent from the field and 75.4 percent from the line. As a fantasy asset, Holmgren managed to produce fourth-round value on a per-game basis in nine-category formats.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Struggles mightily in loss
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Holmgren finished Thursday's 108-91 loss to the Pacers in Game 6 of the NBA Finals with four points (2-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt) and six rebounds in 24 minutes.
Holmgren failed to have any sort of tangible impact, delivering his worst game of the postseason. Despite some inconsistent numbers throughout the playoffs, Holmgren has been largely impressive on both ends of the floor, averaging 15.0 points, 8.7 rebounds and 1.7 blocks in 29.7 minutes per game. With the series now tied at 3-3, both teams will head to Oklahoma City for Game 7, with everything on the line.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Quiet in Game 1 loss
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Holmgren ended Thursday's 111-110 loss to the Pacers in Game 1 of the NBA Finals with six points (2-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and one block across 24 minutes.
Holmgren was barely noticeable Thursday, putting up easily his worst performance of the postseason. Prior to the Game 1 loss, Holmgren had scored double digits in nine straight games, while contributing above-average defensive numbers. Thursday's loss sees the Thunder now facing what could be considered a must-win game Sunday, when Holmgren and the Thunder will look to get back on track.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Scores 22 points in Game 5 win
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Holmgren finished with 22 points (8-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-6 FT), seven rebounds and three blocks over 30 minutes during Wednesday's 124-94 win over the Timberwolves in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals.
Holmgren scored at least 20 points for the third time in the past five games, helping the Thunder advance to its first NBA Finals appearance since 2012. Holmgren has now scored double digits in all but one of his postseason appearances, adding multiple blocks on 10 separate occasions. Oklahoma City will now face either the Pacers or the Knicks, both of which would go in as underdogs.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Scores 10 points in blowout loss
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Holmgren had 10 points (3-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal across 21 minutes during Saturday's 143-101 loss to Minnesota in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals.
Holmgren reached double figures in his limited run as the Thunder fell into an early deficit. However, the big man struggled from downtown and has shot just 2-for-10 from three-point range in the club's last two outings. Through three games in the Western Conference Finals, Holmgren has averaged 15.7 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists across 26.3 minutes per contest.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Double-doubles with full stat line
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Holmgren accumulated 13 points (4-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 28 minutes during Sunday's 125-93 win over the Nuggets in Game 7 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
It was Holmgren's fifth double-double of the series, and he provided a full stat line for a third consecutive outing. The star big man has been an integral component of Oklahoma City's playoff run on both ends of the floor, having averaged 15.7 points, 9.7 rebounds, 2.2 blocks, 0.9 steals and 1.5 three-pointers in 30.2 minutes across 11 postseason contests. Holmgren will be tasked with trying to slow down Julius Randle in the Western Conference Finals, and he'll also be contending with Rudy Gobert's standout defense throughout the series.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Double-doubles in Game 6 loss
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Holmgren amassed 19 points (8-14 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-3 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 30 minutes during Thursday's 119-107 loss to the Nuggets in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Holmgren led the Thunder with 11 rebounds, recording his fourth double-double of the series. Having tallied just three total blocks over the past three games, Holmgren's impact on the defensive end has been somewhat muted by the Nuggets. However, he remains one of the best shot-blockers in the league and will undoubtedly look to have more of an impact when the two teams face off one final time Sunday.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Scores 14 in win
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Holmgren notched 14 points (6-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-3 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal across 34 minutes during Tuesday's 112-105 win over the Nuggets in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Holmgren followed up his first single-digit performance of the playoffs in Game 4 with an efficient 14 points in a Game 5 win. Although he fell short of a double-double, the 23-year-old has been a key presence in the paint all postseason. In nine playoff games, Holmgren is averaging 15.7 points, 9.4 rebounds and 2.4 blocks on 43.9 percent shooting from the field and 34.9 percent from deep.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Rough shooting performance
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Holmgren ended with eight points (4-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt) and 13 rebounds in 29 minutes during Sunday's 92-87 victory over the Nuggets in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Holmgren came off back-to-back impressive performances in Game 2 and Game 3 but couldn't get it going offensively in Game 4, as he failed to crack double digits. However, the Gonzaga product partly atoned by ripping down 13 rebounds in Sunday's win, the second-best total on the team behind Isaiah Hartenstein (14).
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Double-doubles in Game 2
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Holmgren produced 15 points (3-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 7-7 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals in 26 minutes during Wednesday's 149-106 victory over the Nuggets in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way for the Thunder in this dominant win, but Holmgren posted a solid stat line as well. Aside from ending with a double-double, the third one of his playoff run, he also recorded at least two tallies in each of the six major categories. Through six appearances in the postseason, Holmgren is averaging 16.8 points, 8.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 2.8 blocks per game.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Pours in 24 points in win
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Holmgren notched 24 points (8-16 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and eight rebounds over 32 minutes during Thursday's 114-108 win over the Grizzlies in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Holmgren led the Thunder in rebounds and finished as the club's third-leading scorer Thursday. The big man shot 0-for-4 in the first half, though he scored 23 of his 24 points in the second -- including 16 in the third quarter. He's averaging 21.0 points, 9.7 rebounds, 3.7 three-pointers and 2.3 blocks across 28.7 minutes per game during the first round.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Expected to play Sunday
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Holmgren (back) is expected to play in the postseason.
Holmgren missed the final two games of the regular season, but his absences were likely precautionary, as the Thunder already had the No. 1 seed locked up. After appearing in all 82 regular-season games last season, Holmgren made only 32 appearances this year. Over his last five appearances, Holmgren averaged 17.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.2 blocks in 28.8 minutes per game.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Logs double-double in win
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Holmgren chipped in 22 points (5-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 12-13 FT), 10 rebounds and four assists in 30 minutes during Wednesday's 125-112 win over the Suns.
Since returning from a lengthy absence, Holmgren has sat frequently for injury management and has ceded significant minutes to Isaiah Hartenstein (heel). Still, his teammate's absence allowed Holmgren to take full control under the basket. Despite an injury-filled 2024-25 campaign, the former first-round pick's numbers have been solid, averaging 15.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.2 blocked shots over 32 games.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Quiet in 25 minutes
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Holmgren finished with 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one block in 25 minutes during Sunday's 126-99 loss to the Lakers.
The Lakers ran away with this game early, so the Thunder pulled their starters quicker than usual. The Thunder have already claimed the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, so there could be some maintenance for their key players in the final four games of the regular season. The Thunder begin a back-to-back set Tuesday in a rematch against the Lakers.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Swats season-high six shots in win
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Holmgren chipped in 22 points (7-14 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 8-9 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists, six blocks and two steals over 33 minutes during Wednesday's 119-103 victory over the Pistons.
Holmgren continues to make a strong defensive impact. He has logged multiple steals eight times this season and is averaging an impressive 2.4 blocks per game. Holmgren has now logged back-to-back double-doubles but is struggling with his outside shot as of late, converting just 30.6 percent of his 3.6 three-point attempts per contest across his previous 10 appearances.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Minimal impact in win
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Holmgren totaled five points (2-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt), six rebounds and three assists in Monday's 145-117 win over the Bulls.
Holmgren had a quiet outing Monday, scoring in single figures for his second consecutive game. The 22-year-old has been dealing with a hip injury that kept him out of the lineup Saturday, which may be impacting his performance. Of the Thunder's past 12 games, Holmgren has been active for nine contests, averaging 13.4 points and 8.0 rebounds per game.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Good to go Monday
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Holmgren (hip) has been cleared to play Monday against the Bulls.
Holmgren will return to the court following an absence Saturday against the Pacers due to a nagging hip injury. He's averaging 28.8 minutes over his last five matchups and could have his minutes monitored closely Monday to ensure he doesn't suffer any setbacks.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Iffy against Chicago
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Holmgren (hip) is questionable for Monday's game against the Bulls.
Holmgren has been in and out of the lineup lately as he continues to nurse a left hip injury. If he is unable to suit up, Kenrich Williams and Jaylin Williams (hip, questionable) would be candidates for increased minutes.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Ruled out Saturday
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Holmgren (hip) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Pacers.
Following a disappointing four-point performance in Thursday's win against the Grizzlies, Holmgren will not play in Saturday's matchup against Indiana to manage his left hip issue. The Thunder will likely turn to Kenrich Williams and Jaylin Williams (hip) to shoulder the load in the frontcourt.
