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Chet Holmgren steps up as leader for Thunder ahead of 2026-27 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 9:40 PM

Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Chet Holmgren steps up as leader for Thunder ahead of 2026-27 season

Summary

Oklahoma City Thunder's Chet Holmgren is taking on a leadership role as training camp begins. Following a breakout season, where he earned All-Star recognition and was runner-up for Defensive Player of the Year, Holmgren expresses his commitment to both playing and mentoring younger teammates. He has been particularly supportive of rookie Thomas Sorber, who missed his first year due to injury. Holmgren's new max contract also adds to his responsibilities, as he hosts off-season workouts for teammates. The Thunder prepare for their upcoming season with a focus on building team chemistry.

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By the Numbers

•Chet Holmgren earned first All-Star selection last season.
•He was runner-up for Defensive Player of the Year.
•Holmgren has taken rookie Thomas Sorber under his wing.
•His max contract kicks in for the 2026-27 season.
•The Thunder host the Pelicans on October 6.

Latest Updates

9:40 PMYahoo Sports — Thunder news: 24-year-old Chet Holmgren now views himself as an unc on loaded OKC roster

What they're saying

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OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren is coming off a breakout season , earning his first All-Star selection and finishing runner-up for Defensive Player of the Year, while making the All-Defensive First Team in 2026-27. Holmgren also took Thomas Sorber under his wing , finding common ground with the Thunder rookie center who sat […] The post Thunder news: 24-year-old Chet Holmgren now views himself as an unc on loaded OKC roster appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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