Chet Holmgren out two months with knee injury, Cason Wallace undergoes shoulder surgery
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Last updated Oct 31, 2026
Chet Holmgren of the Oklahoma City Thunder will be sidelined for approximately two months due to a right knee injury. Holmgren began experiencing discomfort last Sunday and has since undergone biological treatment for a small patellar tendon tear. In a separate update, Cason Wallace has had surgery for a labral tear in his left shoulder, with the procedure taking place in Los Angeles. Both players add to the Thunder's injury woes, as Jalen Williams is also likely out for the season following his injury last Sunday. Evaluations for Holmgren and Wallace will take place before the end of the regular season.
- •Chet Holmgren will miss about two months due to a knee injury.
- •Cason Wallace had shoulder surgery for a labral tear.
- •Jalen Williams is expected to miss the rest of the regular season.
- •Holmgren began experiencing knee discomfort last Sunday.
- •Both players will be evaluated before the end of the season.
- 1:25 AMYahoo Sports — OKC's Holmgren to miss at least eight weeks as Thunder injury woes deepen
- 1:13 AMYahoo Sports — Chet Holmgren out at least 2 months with knee injury and Cason Wallace has shoulder surgery
"OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Chet Holmgren will miss about two months because of a right knee injury, continuing the Oklahoma City Thunder's run of bad injury news early in the season.Already potentially without Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace for the rest of the regular season, the Thunder said Holmgren began experiencing discomfort in his knee last Sunday.
"Oklahoma City big man Chet Holmgren will miss eight to 10 weeks with a knee tendon tear, the NBA team said Friday, the latest injury blow for the 2025 champions.Oklahoma City had announced this week that Wallace and forward Jalen Williams would be sidelined indefinitely with injuries requiring surgery.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 31, 2026, 1:25 AMOKC's Holmgren to miss at least eight weeks as Thunder injury woes deepen
Oklahoma City big man Chet Holmgren will miss eight to 10 weeks with a knee tendon tear, the NBA team said Friday, the latest injury blow for the 2025 champions.Oklahoma City had announced this week that Wallace and forward Jalen Williams would be sidelined indefinitely with injuries requiring surgery.
- Yahoo SportsOct 31, 2026, 1:13 AMChet Holmgren out at least 2 months with knee injury and Cason Wallace has shoulder surgery
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Chet Holmgren will miss about two months because of a right knee injury, continuing the Oklahoma City Thunder's run of bad injury news early in the season.Already potentially without Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace for the rest of the regular season, the Thunder said Holmgren began experiencing discomfort in his knee last Sunday.
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