Thunder may trade Chet Holmgren in three-team deal with Pistons and Pelicans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder are facing tough roster decisions and could trade Chet Holmgren. With the NBA's new CBA, keeping their young core together may become challenging. A proposed three-team trade would send Holmgren to the Detroit Pistons, while Jalen Duren would move to the New Orleans Pelicans. The Thunder would acquire Trey Murphy III and Duncan Robinson in the deal. Experts suggest that Holmgren's performance against Victor Wembanyama could influence this decision.
- •Chet Holmgren may be traded as financial adjustments are needed.
- •Proposed trade includes Holmgren, Duren, Murphy III, and Robinson.
- •Thunder's roster strategy is influenced by the new CBA rules.
- •Holmgren's play against Wembanyama has been under scrutiny.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Thunder predicted to trade Chet Holmgren for $112M elite shooter in deal involving Jalen Duren
"The Oklahoma City Thunder might have to make in uncomfortable decision. In this deal they do for one of the most athletic players in the entire league.
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