Holmgren (back) will not play Sunday against the Pelicans.
Holmgren will miss his third game in a row, and it's not a great sign that he's being ruled out a day in advance. Additionally, the injury is now being described as a sprain instead of soreness. His next chance to play comes Tuesday against the Clippers, which is the front end of a back-to-back set. Jaylin Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein could see a bump in value with this news, as well as Cason Wallace and Aaron Wiggins if the Thunder opt to play a bit smaller.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Won't play Thursday
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Holmgren (back) will not suit up for Thursday's game against the Wizards, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
This will be the second straight game on the sidelines for Holmgren, which will result in more minutes for Cason Wallace and Aaron Wiggins. Holmgren's next chance to play will come Sunday against the Pelicans.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Double-doubles in victory
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Holmgren contributed 18 points (6-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 11 rebounds, four blocks and two assists across 32 minutes in Monday's 101-94 win over the Mavericks.
Holmgren finished as Oklahoma City's second-leading scorer and rebounder, recording his third consecutive double-double. The 7-foot-1 center also racked up a game high in blocks and now has five swats through four regular-season games. Over that span, the 23-year-old has averaged 23.0 points, 10.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1.3 steals across 34.0 minutes per contest. He's also shooting 41.7 percent from three-point range.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Double-double vs. Atlanta
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Holmgren recorded 31 points (8-12 FG, 6-8 3Pt, 9-10 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist, three steals and one block over 27 minutes during the Thunder's 117-100 win over the Hawks on Saturday.
Holmgren got off to a hot start with 14 points in the first quarter before closing things out with eight more points in the fourth. He led the Thunder in scoring for the first time this season and has logged a double-double and at least two steals in back-to-back games. Holmgren has opened the 2025-26 regular season connecting on 56.1 percent of his field-goal attempts while averaging 24.7 points, 10.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.7 steals over 35.0 minutes per game.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Returns Saturday
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Holmgren (hand) started the second half of Saturday's game against the Hawks, per the broadcast.
Holmgren exited to the locker room in the second quarter after appearing to hurt his hand on a block attempt. However, he's back on the floor and should be good to go for the remainder of the game.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Exits to locker room vs. Atlanta
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Holmgren exited to the locker room after sustaining an apparent hand injury in the second quarter of Saturday's game against the Hawks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Holmgren attempted to block a dunk but seemingly ended up hurting his hand before exiting to the locker room. If the 23-year-old is unable to return, Aaron Wiggins, Brooks Barnhizer and Jaylin Williams are candidates for a bump in minutes the rest of the way.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Double-doubles in win
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Holmgren logged 15 points (4-12 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and two steals in 39 minutes during Thursday's 141-135 double-overtime victory over the Pacers.
Holmgren didn't have much luck shooting the ball Thursday, but that wasn't the case in the Opening Night thriller against Houston. Through two games, Holmgren has showcased his immense upside with averages of 21.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 three-pointers, though he hasn't recorded a block just yet, which is unusual for him.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Available Friday
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Holmgren (shoulder) is available for Friday's preseason game against the Nuggets, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Holmgren will return to action in the Thunder's preseason finale after a five-game absence. With the 23-year-old forward back in the starting five, Cason Wallace will move to the bench.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Unavailable Monday
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Holmgren (rest) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Mavericks, Nick Gallo of the Thunder's official site reports.
Holmgren sat out Sunday's preseason opener against the Hornets and will remain sidelined Monday. Preserving the young big man's health is a priority for the Thunder after he was limited to just 32 regular-season appearances last year. With Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein (rest) both unavailable, Ousmane Dieng and Jaylin Williams should see extended frontcourt minutes against the Mavericks.
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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: 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: 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.
