Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren Out 8-10 Weeks

Oklahoma City Thunder's Chet Holmgren suffers Jones fracture in right foot

The Oklahoma City Thunder announced that Chet Holmgren will miss the next 8-10 weeks with a Jones fracture in his right foot. Holmgren suffered the injury during a pro-am game in Seattle on August 17.

Holmgren was expected to be a key part of the Thunder's young core this season

The 20-year-old was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft and was expected to be a key part of the Thunder's young core this season.

Holmgren averaged 14.2 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 3.7 blocks per game in his lone season at Gonzaga. He was named the West Coast Conference Defensive Player of the Year and was a consensus All-American.

The Thunder are hopeful that Holmgren will be able to return to the court by the end of the season

The Thunder are hopeful that Holmgren will be able to return to the court by the end of the season. However, the team will be cautious with his recovery, as Jones fractures can be difficult to heal.

In the meantime, the Thunder will look to other young players, such as Josh Giddey, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Jalen Williams, to step up in Holmgren's absence.