Oklahoma City Thunder basketball star severely injured; the team's consecutive injuries continue, and this time Chet Holmgren, the team's star and center, faces a long absence from the court. The Oklahoma City Thunder announced on Friday that Holmgren was evaluated by specialists after experiencing mild discomfort in his right knee on October 25, and ultimately underwent a biological treatment for a partial tear of the patellar tendon. According to the club's announcement, the procedure was successful and Holmgren needs 8 to 10 weeks for a full recovery. Accordingly, his return to the court is likely postponed to late December or early January. Holmgren missed Oklahoma's last two games, and prior to the publication of the final diagnosis, his name was on the injured list.

Oklahoma City Thunder basketball star severely injured; the team's consecutive injuries continue, and this time Chet Holmgren, the team's star and center, faces a long absence from the court. The Oklahoma City Thunder announced on Friday that Holmgren was evaluated by specialists after experiencing mild discomfort in his right knee on October 25, and ultimately underwent a biological treatment for a partial tear of the patellar tendon. According to the club's announcement, the procedure was successful and Holmgren needs 8 to 10 weeks for a full recovery. Accordingly, his return to the court is likely postponed to late December or early January. Holmgren missed Oklahoma's last two games, and prior to the publication of the final diagnosis, his name was on the injured list.