Otega Oweh suffers leg injury during Thunder's preseason game against Pacers
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 3:11 AM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026
Otega Oweh exited an NBA preseason game due to an apparent leg injury Tuesday night. The OKC Thunder rookie guard left the court during the team's overtime victory over the Indiana Pacers, which ended 114-112. Oweh was seen not putting weight on his right foot as he walked off with assistance. The former Kentucky player, selected 41st in June's NBA Draft, spent two seasons at OU before transferring. Updates on his status are expected.
- •Oweh sustained a leg injury during the preseason game.
- •The Thunder won in overtime against the Pacers, 114-112.
- •Oweh required assistance to leave the court.
- •He was the 41st pick in the recent NBA Draft.
- •The situation will be monitored for further updates.
- 3:11 AMYahoo Sports — Otega Oweh injury update: OKC Thunder rookie hurts leg in NBA preseason game vs Pacers
"Former Kentucky basketball star Otega Oweh exited with an apparent injury during the Thunder's overtime win over the Pacers in an NBA preseason game Tuesday night in OKC.
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