Chet Holmgren News, Rumors, Updates - Oklahoma City Thunder

Available to play Holmgren (quad) is available for Tuesday's regular-season opener against the Spurs, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact Holmgren did not play during the preseason due to the quad issue, but he'll be out there for Opening Night. Holmgren was a top-20 player last season with averages of 17.1 points, 8.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.3 triples and 1.9 blocks per contest, and he should provide similar production in his age-24 season.

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Downgraded to out Holmgren (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game against the Rockets, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact Holmgren will miss the entire preseason due to a bruised quad. The team has yet to express any concern about the big man missing the regular-season opener Tuesday against San Antonio, but his availability should come into focus as the opener approaches.

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Won't play Tuesday Holmgren (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Tuesday's preseason game against the Pacers, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact Holmgren has yet to play in the preseason due to a quad contusion and will remain on the inactive list in the second leg of this back-to-back set. The big man's final chance to suit up before the regular season will come Thursday versus Houston.

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Not traveling for road trip Holmgren (quadriceps) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Hawks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact Holmgren and the rest of the Thunder's regulars won't travel to Atlanta for the first half of a back-to-back set. The talented center has yet to play during the preseason due to a quadriceps contusion, and his status for Tuesday's home game against the Pacers remains unclear.

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Ruled out Wednesday Holmgren (quadriceps) won't play in Wednesday's preseason game against Milwaukee, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact It's unknown how severe the quad contusion is, though Holmgren is likely being held out for precautionary reasons. With Isaiah Hartenstein (ankle) and Jaylin Williams (heel) also sidelined against the Bucks, Aday Mara may make another start.

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Won't play Monday Holmgren (rest) will not play in Tuesday's preseason opener against New Orleans, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact Holmgren will travel with the Thunder but won't take the floor. His absence comes alongside several other prominent Oklahoma City players and appears to be part of the team's preseason workload plan.

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