Chet Holmgren to miss 8 to 10 weeks with knee injury
The Oklahoma City Thunder say the forward had a biological treatment and is expected to make a full recovery.
The gist
Story- Thunder centre Chet Holmgren will be out eight to 10 weeks with a right knee injury.
- The injury is a small tear in the patellar tendon, which connects the kneecap to the shin.
- He underwent a biological treatment and is expected to recover fully, the team said.
What's new
The Oklahoma City Thunder have announced that Chet Holmgren will be sidelined for eight to 10 weeks. The team confirmed the timeline on Friday. The injury is a minor tear to a tendon in his right knee.
Why it matters
The absence is a blow for the Thunder, who are already dealing with several injury problems. Fans tracking the team's roster will need to plan around Holmgren's return. The good news is that the team expects a full recovery, so he is not expected to face long-term limits on his career.
What others say
NDTV Sports reported the update and described the Thunder as facing another major setback. The outlet framed the news as adding to the team's growing injury concerns.
What we don't know yet
The sources do not say whether Holmgren will return earlier than the eight-to-10-week window. They also do not give further detail on the biological treatment he received.
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