Thunder's Chet Holmgren: To practice with Team USA
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Holmgren is among a group of select young players who will join Team USA for training camp in Las Vegas in August, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Holmgren will join teammate Jalen Williams, as well as Cade Cunningham, Jalen Green and Keegan Murray in Las Vegas to help Team USA prepare for the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Getting the nod is an encouraging development for Holmgren, who is yet to appear in an NBA game after a foot injury cost him his entire rookie season. Holmgren returned to action at Summer League earlier in July and picked up where he left off as a relentless attacker on offense and an elite rim-protector on the defensive end. Across four Summer League appearances in Las Vegas and Salt Lake City, Holmgren posted 16.5 points, 9.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 3.5 blocks per game while shooting 48.9 percent from the floor. He connected on just 1-of-11 attempts from beyond the arc, however.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Falls shy of double-double
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Holmgren logged 25 points (9-15 FG, 0-2 3PT, 7-8 FT), nine rebounds, two assists a steal and five blocks across 30 minutes of Wednesday's 98-87 win over Indiana during Summer League.
Holmgren dominated in his fourth Summer League contest of 2023, finishing with a game-high 25 points while rejecting five shots. Considering the Thunder have already considered shutting down last year's No. 2 pick, Wednesday's outing could be enough for OKC to call it and preserve Holmgren's health for the upcoming campaign.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Suiting up Wednesday
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Holmgren (not injury related) will play in Wednesday's Summer League game against the Pacers, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
After showing out with 13.6 points, 10.0 rebounds and 3.0 blocks per game across three Summer League appearances, there were talks that Holmgren could be shut down for the remainder of the tournament. However, he'll suit up for at least one more contest, though it's unclear if he'll handle a full workload Wednesday.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Won't play Tuesday
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Holmgren (not injury related) is out for Tuesday's Summer League game against the Rockets, Steve McGehee of News 9 Oklahoma City reports.
Holmgren hasn't suffered any injury, but he won't play Tuesday. It is unclear if he will be shut down for the remainder of the Summer League, but his next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with the Wizards.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Summer League could be over
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Thunder Summer League coach Kameron Woods said Monday that the organization hasn't decided if Holmgren will play again in the 2023 NBA Summer League, Theo Lawson of the Spokesman Review reports.
Holmgren hasn't suffered any injury but may be shut down after three Summer League appearances. The 2022 No. 2 pick, who missed his entire rookie campaign due to a Lisfranc injury, has flashed his potential on both ends of the floor during his return to action this summer. However, the Thunder may have seen enough from the talented prospect and could opt to rest him to ensure he's healthy for the regular season. Oklahoma City's next game is Tuesday's matchup with Houston.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: All-around performance in win
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Holmgren recorded 16 points (5-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-8 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 30 minutes during Saturday's 91-80 Summer League win over the Mavericks.
Holmgren flashed his defensive prowess with three steals-plus-blocks, but he also picked up four fouls. The 2022 No. 2 overall pick added a game-high 10 rebounds en route to a well-rounded performance Saturday and appears to have no limitations after missing all of his rookie campaign due to a Lisfranc injury.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Good to go against Dallas
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Holmgren (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's Summer League game against the Mavericks, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Holmgren missed Thursday's game for an undisclosed reason, but he will suit up Saturday. The 2022 No. 2 pick has scored in double figures in both of his Summer League appearances.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Won't play Thursday
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Holmgren has been ruled out for Thursday's Summer League matchup against the 76ers for an undisclosed reason, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Holmgren posted a double-double during Wednesday's Summer League loss to the Grizzlies, but he'll be inactive a day later. It's unclear whether he's dealing with an injury, but his next opportunity to suit up will be Saturday against the Mavericks.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Double-doubles, six turnovers
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Holmgren put up 10 points (3-8 FG, 0-4 3PT, 4-4 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist, two steals and three blocks across 31 minutes of Wednesday's 94-86 Summer League loss to Memphis.
Holmgren proved to be a defensive force, rejecting three shots and snagging a pair of steals while pulling down 10 defensive rebounds. However, he was shaky on the offensive end, failing to connect on any of his attempts from beyond the arc while coughing up a game-high six turnovers. After missing the entirety of the 2022-23 season with a Lisfranc injury, Holmgren is averaging 12.5 points, 10 rebounds and 3.5 blocks on 30 minutes per game through two Summer League contests.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Succeeds in shaking off rust
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Holmgren tallied 15 points (6-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-6 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and four blocks in 29 minutes during Monday's Summer League game against the Jazz.
Holmgren looked sluggish at times during the first quarter as it took him time to find his legs, but he quickly snapped out of it and looked strong at both ends of the court in the second half. He led his team with four blocks and finished third on the Thunder in scoring despite his slow start. It was also reassuring to see Holmgren log nearly 30 minutes in his first game action in nearly a year.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Starting in Summer League
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Holmgren (foot) is in the starting lineup for Monday's Summer League game against the Jazz.
This is exciting news for the organization after Holmgren went down with a Lisfranc injury last August that kept him out for the entire 2022 campaign. The team will undoubtedly keep a close eye on the forward's minutes in his first Summer League action of 2023, but this is a huge step for the forward as he gears up for the regular season.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Could return for summer league
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Thunder general manager Sam Presti said Saturday that he's hopeful Holmgren (foot) will be available to play in the Salt Lake City and Las Vegas Summer Leagues in July, Cody Taylor of USA Today reports. "It is our hope that he'll be out there, our expectation. Chet is doing great. He has had a great offseason," Presti said. "He has done a great job. He has followed the plan and looks really good. We're excited for him but I don't think anybody could be more excited than he is."
The No. 2 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft ended up redshirting during his first professional season after he underwent surgery in August to address a Lisfranc injury, and then had a follow-up procedure in December to remove hardware from his right foot. Before being diagnosed with the foot injury and getting surgery, Holmgren was a standout performer for the Thunder last summer, averaging 14.0 points, 8.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 2.8 blocks and 1.6 steals in five appearances. The Thunder will open their summer slate July 3 in Salt Lake City and will play at least eight games between the two cities, but expect Holmgren to rest for some of those contests even if he gets full clearance for action next week.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Undergoes secondary surgery
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Holmgren (foot) underwent a successful secondary procedure Tuesday to remove hardware from his initial Lisfranc surgery in August, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Holmgren was ruled out for the entire campaign after being diagnosed with a Lisfranc injury at the end of August. It sounds like Tuesday's procedure was merely a clean-up job, and the 2022 No. 2 overall pick is still on track to be ready for the 2023-24 campaign.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Out for season with Lisfranc injury
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The Thunder announced Thursday that Holmgren has been diagnosed with a Lisfranc injury to his right foot and will miss the entire 2022-23 season, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Holmgren ruptured the tendon in his right foot while competing in a pro-am game in Seattle last weekend and will now require surgery, pushing his NBA debut back to the 2023-24 season. Foot injuries are particularly problematic for big men compared to guard and wing players, but the Thunder are hopeful that Holmgren's youth and slighter build allow him to navigate the lengthy rehab process without any major setbacks to his long-term development. Despite missing his entire first season in the NBA, the 7-foot-1, 195-pound Holmgren still looks to be a strong asset in dynasty leagues, but managers in redraft leagues can now officially take him off their boards for 2022-23. Holmgren's absence for the upcoming season should open more playing time in the frontcourt for the Thunder's other young bigs, namely Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, Aleksej Pokusevski and Darius Bazley.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Significant injury feared
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The Thunder fear that Holmgren suffered significant ligament damage in his right foot, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Holmgren suffered the injury while trying to stop LeBron James on a fast break during a Pro-Am game Saturday. The rookie didn't return to the contest before it was eventually called off due to poor court conditions. Per Charania, exams have shown Holmgren has potential torn ligaments, but a return timetable is still being determined based on further evaluations.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Sitting out Friday
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Holmgren will not take the floor during Friday's Summer League game versus the Warriors, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
There's no mention of an injury, so this is likely just a rest day for Holmgren. The No. 2 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft has gotten off to a solid start over his five Summer League appearances, tallying 14 points, 8.4 rebounds, two assists, 2.8 blocks and a steal per game. He will have one more chance to play to close out Summer League either Saturday or Sunday.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Puts up 16 and 10 in Vegas
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Holmgren finished Monday night's Las Vegas Summer League game against the Magic with 16 points (7-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt), 10 points, two assists and two blocks in 27 minutes.
While the Magic opting to rest Paolo Banchero robbed us of a No. 1 vs. No. 2 pick showdown, Holmgren once again took center stage and showed why he's one of the most unique prospects in recent memory. The big man continues to show flashes of two-way brilliance. He's equally comfortable pulling up from three off the dribble as he is swatting shots at the rim. Despite Holmgren's dominance in Summer League, there's some healthy skepticism as to how it will translate to actual NBA competition. We'll have to wait and see on that front, but Holmgren has already shown more than enough to build sufficient hype for his 2022-23 fantasy potential.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Resting Thursday, good for LVSL
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Holmgren will rest for Thursday's Summer League game against the 76ers but will be available for the Thunder's first game in Las Vegas Summer League, which is Saturday against the Rockets, Steve McGehee of News 9 Oklahoma City reports.
Holmgren finished Tuesday night's Salt Lake City Summer League game against the Jazz with 23 points (7-9 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, six blocks and a steal in 24 minutes. After the great performance, the organization will opt to give the rookie the final game of Salt Lake City Summer League off to rest up before Las Vegas.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Dominant in Summer League debut
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Holmgren finished Tuesday night's Salt Lake City Summer League game against the Jazz with 23 points (7-9 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, six blocks and a steal in 24 minutes.
Getting his first taste of NBA action, Holmgren could not have looked much more impressive, as he dominated the game on both ends while matching up against the much larger Tacko Fall. Holmgren had 13 points and three three-pointers in the first quarter alone, helping the Thunder jump out to an early 20-point advantage. It's important to remember, of course, that it's only Summer League, but Holmgren certainly has the makings of a potential impact fantasy player in Year 1.
