India, Oct. 31 -- The Oklahoma City Thunder have encountered another major injury setback just five games into the 2026-27 NBA season. Their latest concern emerged on Friday night, when the franchise confirmed that center Chet Holmgren would be sidelined for an extended period after sustaining a knee injury.

Holmgren initially reported mild discomfort in his right knee following Oklahoma City's victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday, October 25. What initially appeared to be a minor issue was later diagnosed as a small tear in his right patellar tendon.

The Thunder announced that the 24-year-old is expected to miss approximately eight to 10 weeks after undergoing a "biological treatment" on Friday.

"Chet Holmgren experienced m...