Otega Oweh out for entire NBA season with ruptured Achilles tendon
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 1:13 AM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Otega Oweh will miss the entire 2026-27 NBA season after rupturing his right Achilles tendon. The injury occurred during overtime of the Thunder's 114-112 preseason victory over the Indiana Pacers. Following a successful procedure performed by Dr. Martin O'Malley, the Thunder confirmed Oweh's absence. This setback follows a left foot injury Oweh sustained earlier in the offseason, limiting his participation in the Summer League. Oweh was selected 41st overall in the 2026 NBA Draft, signing a two-way contract with the Thunder.
- •Oweh sustained the injury during a preseason game against Indiana.
- •He underwent successful surgery conducted by Dr. Martin O'Malley.
- •Oweh was selected 41st overall in the 2026 NBA Draft.
- •He previously dealt with a foot injury in Summer League.
- 1:13 AMYahoo Sports — Otega Oweh injury update: OKC Thunder rookie out for season with ruptured Achilles tendon
"OKC Thunder rookie Otega Oweh will miss the entire 2026-27 NBA season after rupturing his right Achilles tendon.
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