Thunder's Chet Holmgren to miss 8-10 weeks due to knee treatment
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 1:37 AM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren will be sidelined for 8-10 weeks after treating a small patellar tendon tear in his right knee. The team announced the timeline following Holmgren's successful biological treatment, which was necessitated by mild discomfort in the knee. Holmgren consulted with specialists before undergoing the procedure and has begun his recovery process. The Thunder will have to adjust their roster in the interim as they navigate the start of the season without one of their key players.
- •Holmgren experienced mild discomfort prompting medical attention.
- •The treatment was successful, but recovery will take weeks.
- •Thunder announced the news on October 31, 2026.
- •Holmgren is expected to miss a substantial part of the season.
- 1:37 AMYahoo Sports — Thunder's Chet Holmgren undergoes treatment for patellar tendon tear, out 8-10 weeks
- 1:07 AMYahoo Sports — Thunder's Chet Holmgren will miss 8-10 weeks after undergoing treatment on patellar tendon tear
"Holmgren underwent a successful 'biological treatment' on his right knee but will miss time while recovering, the team announced Friday.
"That's three Thunder starters, all key defenders, now out for significant time.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 31, 2026, 1:37 AMThunder's Chet Holmgren undergoes treatment for patellar tendon tear, out 8-10 weeks
That's three Thunder starters, all key defenders, now out for significant time.
- Yahoo SportsOct 31, 2026, 1:07 AMThunder's Chet Holmgren will miss 8-10 weeks after undergoing treatment on patellar tendon tear
Holmgren underwent a successful 'biological treatment' on his right knee but will miss time while recovering, the team announced Friday.
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