Chet Holmgren Out 8 To 10 Weeks

Chet Holmgren will miss eight to 10 weeks after a biological treatment on a patellar tendon tear in his right knee. Cason Wallace had left shoulder surgery and will be re-evaluated before the end of the 2026-27 regular season. They join Jalen Williams, who had surgery for a broken left fibula and dislocated left ankle. All three last played Oct. 25 against the Clippers. Oklahoma City is suddenly down three starters, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Isaiah Hartenstein the only remaining opening-night starters. Alex Caruso is also out Saturday in Houston with a right ankle sprain. The Thunder can use a hardship exception after signing Ochai Agbaji, while Jared McCain, Ajay Mitchell and Kenrich Williams could get more run.