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Thunder face challenges with Holmgren, Williams, and Wallace injuries

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 4:17 PM

Last updated Oct 31, 2026

Thunder face challenges with Holmgren, Williams, and Wallace injuries
Summary

The Oklahoma City Thunder will be without Chet Holmgren for 8-10 weeks due to a knee injury, compounding issues from Jalen Williams' season-ending leg injury and Cason Wallace's absence following shoulder surgery. The team, currently 4-1, must adapt quickly, as these injuries remove critical players from their rotation. Rookie Aday Mara is expected to play a larger role as the Thunder navigate these injuries, showing potential with a strong performance against the Phoenix Suns. With Holmgren sidelined, head coach Mark Daigneault faces significant lineup adjustments.

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Status Watch
  • •Chet Holmgren out 8-10 weeks with a knee injury.
  • •Jalen Williams out for the season and Cason Wallace is also injured.
  • •Thunder are 4-1 to start the season but face challenges.
  • •Aday Mara's role expands amidst injuries to key players.
  • •Mara showed promise with a double-double against the Suns.
Latest Updates
  • 4:17 PMCBS Sports — How can Thunder survive Chet Holmgren's absence? Rookie Aday Mara becomes vital as trade rumors swirl
What they're saying
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As a third star will miss significant time due to injury, the Thunder face a challenging road ahead

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