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OKC • Center-Forward • #7
1 day ago
Holmgren has scored 20 points or more in just three games this season, including Sunday’s win in Memphis. The good news for fantasy managers is that his value isn’t derived solely from scoring. He recorded another solid stat line against the Grizzlies and is providing top-25 value in nine-cat formats. The Thunder have three games on the Week 4 schedule, and fantasy managers will need to account for Holmgren potentially missing a game due to the Tuesday/Wednesday back-to-back.
OKC • Center-Forward • #7
3 days ago
Holmgren is back in the lineup after missing Wednesday’s loss to the Trail Blazers. With Aaron Wiggins (adductor) ruled out, Holmgren slides back into his usual spot. The other four starters are unchanged, as Oklahoma City remains without Luguentz Dort and Jalen Williams.
Source: NBA Lineups
OKC • Center-Forward • #7
4 days ago
Holmgren will be back after missing Wednesday’s game. He’ll be back in the starting lineup, which has been a revolving door for the Thunder. Aaron Wiggins (adductor) has been ruled out, so Holmgren will slide into that starting spot.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Center-Forward • #7
5 days ago
With Wednesday’s game being the second in as many nights for the Thunder, Holmgren’s sitting is unsurprising. Jaylin Williams, who suffered a cut over his left eye that required three stitches during Tuesday’s win over the Clippers, is available. He’ll likely move into the starting lineup and is worth streaming in deep leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Center-Forward • #7
6 days ago
Holmgren, who missed three games with a sprained lower back, played a team-high 30 minutes on Tuesday. While the stat line was modest, he did record three blocked shots. The lingering question is whether he’ll be available for Wednesday’s game in Portland. If Holmgren gets the night off, Aaron Wiggins (12/2/2 with two three-pointers in 26 minutes) may be back in the starting lineup.
OKC • Center-Forward • #7
6 days ago
Dort and Holmgren are back after missing Oklahoma City’s most recent game, Sunday’s blowout of the Pelicans. Their returns mean that Aaron Wiggins and Jaylin Williams will come off the bench, lowering both players’ fantasy ceilings. They’ll remain in the rotation, however, with Wiggins having a better chance of achieving some semblance of fantasy relevance.
Source: NBA Lineups
OKC • Center-Forward • #7
7 days ago
Holmgrem has missed the last three games with a sprained lower back. Aaron Wiggins has performed admirably in the forward’s absence, and he’ll return to the bench. Wiggins is still worth holding onto in deep leagues, as the Thunder are still without Jalen Williams (wrist).
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Center-Forward • #7
9 days ago
Holmgren will miss a third straight game due to a lower back sprain. Aaron Wiggins has started the last two games and played well, making him a worthwhile streamer in deep leagues. Ajay Mitchell and Isaiah Joe are also worth a look despite coming off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Center-Forward • #7
12 days ago
Holmgren will miss a second straight game when the Thunder host the Wizards. Aaron Wiggins replaced him in the starting lineup on Tuesday, recording an 18/6/6/1/3 stat line in Oklahoma City’s win over the Kings. He should be streamed, and not just when Holmgren is unavailable. The Thunder are also without Jalen Williams, making Wiggins an even more important contributor.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Center-Forward • #7
13 days ago
Holmgren played through a back injury on Monday, but it will cost him his first game of the season for Tuesday’s second leg of a back-to-back set. In his place, expect Jaylin Williams to see additional playing time while Isaiah Hartenstein holds things down in the frontcourt. Holmgren will join Isaiah Joe, Jalen Williams and Kenrich Williams on the sideline.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Center-Forward • #7
14 days ago
Initially questionable for Monday’s game, Holmgren has been given a clean bill of health and will play. He’ll take on his usual role within the Thunder starting lineup and could flourish with Mavericks bigs Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford both listed as doubtful.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Center-Forward • #7
15 days ago
Holmgren is back on the injury report but has yet to miss a game this season. Most recently, he played 27 minutes in Saturday’s win over the Hawks. That victory was a blowout, so the Thunder were able to get Holmgren additional rest after their first two games went to double overtime.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Center-Forward • #7
16 days ago
Chet exited this game briefly with a hand injury, but he was able to return and build off his hot start. Holmgren scored 14 points in the first quarter, and he ended up surpassing his season-high of 28 points, which he set during the season opener. Chet had a quieter night against the Pacers, but he has had two dominant offensive performances early on this year. He was also able to get his first block of the season, which is something fantasy managers have been waiting on.
OKC • Center-Forward • #7
16 days ago
Holmgren was initially questionable for Saturday’s game with a sore back, but he is now available. He played 38 and 39 minutes in Oklahoma City’s first two games, which both required two overtime periods to determine the outcome. The Thunder will likely want to get Holmgren’s minutes down, especially since it is only the first week of the regular season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Center-Forward • #7
17 days ago
Holmgren has played 38 and 39 minutes in Oklahoma City’s first two games; he did not surpass 36 minutes in any of his 32 regular-season appearances last season. The questionable tag suggests there’s a chance he’ll be available to play, so there’s no need for fantasy managers to panic. If Holmgren sits, the Thunder will likely look to Jaylin Williams and Ousmane Dieng to absorb some of those minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
OKC • Center-Forward • #7
20 days ago
While some of his teammates started slowly, Holmgren was on fire to begin Tuesday’s season opener. He made his first seven shots of the night, keeping the Thunder within striking distance as others worked their way into the action. Holmgren did not record any defensive stats, but fantasy managers can assume this won’t be the norm after he averaged 0.7 steals and 2.2 blocks per game last season. He failed to record a “stock” in just six games last season, one being the November 10 loss to the Warriors, in which Holmgren fractured his hip five minutes in.
OKC • Center-Forward • #7
24 days ago
Holmgren played 19 minutes in what was his preseason debut on Friday. The 23-year-old center was dealing with shoulder soreness, but appears ready to go for the start of the regular season. Holmgren still has immense upside, but will also resume his role from last year which would be enough to pay off his late second round ADP this year.
OKC • Center-Forward • #7
24 days ago
Holmgren’s appearance in Friday’s opening unit will mark his first minutes of the preseason. The versatile big man had been dealing with shoulder soreness throughout the training camp, but should be ready to go for the start of the regular season. He averaged 15.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.2 blocks per game as a sophomore during the 2024-25 season en route to the Thunder’s first-ever NBA championship. Holmgren could take a leap in Year 3, but will presumably play a similar role to last season’s.
Source: Justin Martinez
OKC • Center-Forward • #7
4 months ago
Holmgren logged only 32 games last season due to a hip injury, but he was productive when available. During the 2024-25 campaign, the big man put up 15 points, eight rebounds, two assists, 2.2 blocks and 1.4 triples per contest. He struggled on offense in the Finals but provided a strong defensive presence and recorded five blocks in the closeout, Game 7 victory. Holmgren is now locked in as a franchise cornerstone alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the foreseeable future, and OKC will likely look to get the last member of the team’s big three- Jalen Williams - locked into a long-term deal sooner rather than later.
Source: Shams Charania
OKC • Center-Forward • #7
5 months ago
Holmgren struggled offensively in this series, but he came through for his team in the title-clinching win. The big man knocked down 6-of-8 shots, hit five of his eight attempts from the charity stripe and made some monster plays on defense. So long as he can stay healthy, he should once again offer an early-round ceiling to fantasy managers thanks to his ability to hit triples and block shots.
OKC • Center-Forward • #7
5 months ago
Holmgren struggled offensively in this series, but he came through for his team in the title-clinching win. The big man knocked down 6-of-8 shots, hit five of his eight attempts from the charity stripe and made some monster plays on defense. So long as he can stay healthy, he should once again offer an early-round ceiling to fantasy managers thanks to his ability to hit triples and block shots.
OKC • Center-Forward • #7
5 months ago
While Holmgren has been relatively quiet offensively in the NBA Finals, his rebounding has improved by the game. After grabbing six rebounds in Games 1 and 2, the slender forward hit double digits in both games in Indianapolis. The 15 rebounds in Game 4 were one shy of his playoff career-high, and Holmgren has accounted for at least 10 in nine games this postseason. The lone concern for Chet coming out of Game 4 was him rolling his left ankle on two separate occasions, in the first and fourth quarters. However, he did not have to exit the game following either injury, and Game 5 is not until Monday night.
OKC • Center-Forward • #7
5 months ago
While Holmgren’s box score shows a solid effort with 20 points and 10 rebounds, the 23-year-old power forward certainly struggled against a physical Pacers frontline. This was encapsulated in one of the final Thunder possessions. With two minutes left and down six points, Holmgren passed up an opportunity to drive after getting the ball on a pick and roll. Later in the possession, he appeared open for a three-pointer, but was blocked by Myles Turner. After corralling the miss, Holmgren drove the lane but was denied again by Turner, with help defense from Pascal Siakam, and the possession went to the Pacers. Holmgren will need to bounce back if the Thunder are going to get back into this series with a win in Game 4 on Friday.
OKC • Center-Forward • #7
5 months ago
While Holmgren’s point total wasn’t much to write home about in Game 2, it represented a marked improvement over what he brought to the table in Game 1. Having scored six points in the opening game of the NBA Finals, Holmgren exceeded that number in the first quarter of Game 2 by putting up nine points. He was held in check for the rest of the night, but other Thunder players stepped up to help Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shoulder the offensive workload. If the Holmgren who showed up to begin Game 2 is the norm, Oklahoma City’s chances of winning the franchise’s first NBA title increase substantially.
OKC • Center-Forward • #7
6 months ago
Holmgren closed out the Western Conference Finals with a flourish, surpassing 20 points in Games 4 and 5. He finished Wednesday’s clincher one blocked shot shy of a complete stat line, decisively winning the frontcourt matchups with Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert. He’ll face another challenge in the NBA Finals against either Indiana or New York, but the second-year forward/center has proven capable of meeting the moment thus far.
OKC • Center-Forward • #7
6 months ago
While Holmgren scored 22 points in Oklahoma City’s Game 2 win over the Timberwolves, that was also a game in which he failed to record a steal or blocked shot. Chet was far more impactful as a defender in Game 4, with the four defensive contributions being the most in a game for him since Game 3 of the second-round series against Denver. Oklahoma City again decided to go small to begin the second half, starting Alex Caruso (10/2/1/2 with two three-pointers in 33 minutes) alongside Holmgren instead of Isaiah Hartenstein. While Minnesota did manage to climb back into the game following that change, the ability to go small is one reason why the Thunder are so dangerous. They’ll host Game 5 on Wednesday.
OKC • Center-Forward • #7
6 months ago
For the first time since Game 3 of Oklahoma City’s first-round series against the Grizzlies, Holmgren surpassed the 20-point mark. While the rebounds were limited and he did not record any defensive stats, the 7-foot-1 forward gave Oklahoma City excellent minutes on Thursday. Thus far, Holmgren has outplayed Minnesota forward Julius Randle, which is one reason Oklahoma City heads to Minnesota with a two-game-to-none lead. Game 3 is on Saturday night.
OKC • Center-Forward • #7
6 months ago
Holmgren hit double digits in rebounds in five games this series, recording four double-doubles. While he missed all three of his three-point attempts in Game 7, the second-year forward/center filled the stat sheet otherwise. Holmgren will face a far different defensive challenge in the Western Conference Finals, as Minnesota’s Julius Randle is a more skilled offensive talent than Denver’s Aaron Gordon. Game 1 of the series is on Tuesday night.
OKC • Center-Forward • #7
6 months ago
Holmgren finished with a double-double for the third time this series, but it wasn’t enough for the Thunder to get the win and advance to the conference finals. The box score numbers were mostly strong, though he did shoot just 1-of-3 from the free throw line for a second straight game. They’ll get a couple days off before Game 7 in Oklahoma City on Sunday. Holmgren will need to continue to play well, but his main job will be trying to slow down Nikola Jokic.
OKC • Center-Forward • #7
6 months ago
Holmgren was just 1-of-6 from three on Friday, but he recorded a double-double and finished one assist shy of a complete stat line. The slender Holmgren has recorded double-doubles in consecutive games for the second time this postseason, with the first being Games 1 and 2 of the first round. Interestingly, Oklahoma City went small to begin overtime, with Holmgren replaced by Luguentz Dort. Denver would score the first five points before Holmgren returned, subbing in for Alex Caruso, but the damage was already done. Game 4 is on Sunday afternoon, with Denver holding a 2-1 lead.