Thunder's Holmgren Out 8-10 Weeks with Hip Fracture

Oklahoma City Thunder's Chet Holmgren suffered a right iliac wing fracture during Sunday's game against the Golden State Warriors following a hard fall while contesting Andrew Wiggins' layup. Holmgren will be sidelined for at least 8-10 weeks, with the team expecting his return later in the 2024-25 NBA season. As a key player averaging 18.2 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 2.9 blocks per game, his absence is a significant blow to the Thunder, who have started the season with an 8-2 record. The team will need to adapt defensively, as Holmgren's shot-blocking and agility have been vital to their early success. Head coach Mark Daigneault and teammates expressed concern but remain hopeful about managing without Holmgren. The Thunder are also dealing with other injuries in their frontcourt, including Isaiah Hartenstein's hand fracture and Jaylin Williams' hamstring issue.