Thunder to lose Chet Holmgren for at least 2 months with knee injury amid string of early-season NBA injuries

Oklahoma City Thunder centre Chet Holmgren is expected to miss eight to ten weeks after treatment for a small tear in his right patellar tendon. His absence adds to a difficult run of injuries for the team and comes amid other early-season knee problems around the NBA.

Holmgren reported discomfort on Sunday and underwent a biological treatment on Friday after consulting specialists. Jalen Williams, who broke his left fibula and dislocated his left ankle, and Cason Wallace, who had surgery for a left shoulder labral tear, are also sidelined and due for reassessment before the regular season ends. Minnesota’s Anthony Edwards is expected to miss up to two months after a procedure for right knee discomfort.