The hits just keep on coming for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Oklahoma City shared the terrible news on Friday that star center Chet Holmgren will be out for at least the next 8-to-10 weeks. Holmgren is dealing with a “small patellar tendon tear” in his right knee and has already undergone a “biological treatment” in order to address the issue.
The Thunder added that Holmgren originally experienced discomfort in his knee on Oct. 25. Additionally, the team says that Holmgren’s treatment was successful and that he is expected to make a full recovery.
Holmgren, 24, is in his fourth NBA season and has already earned All-Star honors, an All-NBA selection, an All-Defensive First Team nod, and a championship ring with the Thunder in 2025. Over his first three games of the 2026-27 season, Holmgren was averaging a modest 12.0 points, 9.3 rebounds and 3.0 blocks per contest before missing the last two games with his knee issue.