Chet Holmgren Back In Action Thursday
Chet Holmgren (rest) will return to action in Thursday's matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The talented big man has only recently returned from a 39-game absence, and the team rested him for the first leg of a back-to-back against the Miami Heat on Wednesday night. Holmgren's return will push Aaron Wiggins back to the second unit. Fantasy managers should be patient with Holmgren as he works himself back into form. Since returning to the lineup, he has averaged 8.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.5 blocks in 23.5 minutes across two games.
Source: Brandon Rahbar
Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Source: Brandon Rahbar
Chet Holmgren Logs Double-Double In Game 2 Win
Chet Holmgren recorded his third double-double of the postseason on Wednesday night, notching 15 points and 11 rebounds in a 149-106 win against the Denver Nuggets. Additionally, Holmgren filled his stat sheet with two assists, two steals, and two blocks in 26 minutes, shooting 3-for-8 from the field, including 2-for-3 from beyond the arc, and nailing all seven of his free throws. Holmgren has been an imposing presence on the defensive end, averaging 2.8 blocks per game this postseason, but his offensive contributions often seem ineffective. Still, he made a well-rounded impact in Wednesday's game, helping the team bounce back from a heartbreaking Game 1 defeat.
Source: ESPN
Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Source: ESPN
Chet Holmgren Out On Sunday
Chet Holmgren (back) won't play on Sunday versus the Pelicans. He'll miss another game because of low back spasms. But, truth be told, Holmgren will sit this one out to rest before OKC enters the postseason as the top seed in the Western Conference. Isaiah Hartenstein (Achilles) is also out, meaning Aaron Wiggins, Kenrich Williams, and Jaylin Williams should remain involved after combining for 68 points on Friday night.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Source: NBA Injury Report
Chet Holmgren Available Against Bulls
Chet Holmgren (hip) will play against the Chicago Bulls on Monday. Initially, Holmgren was considered questionable for the game, but the team has upgraded his status to available. Holmgren has missed two of the last four contests as he manages a hip injury. The uniquely talented big man has averaged 14.1 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks in 29.2 minutes this month. Chicago boasts the third-highest pace in the league but has one of the worst defensive records, making this a good fantasy matchup for Holmgren.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Source: NBA Injury Report
Chet Holmgren Uncertain For Monday
Chet Holmgren (hip) is listed as questionable ahead of Monday's game against the Chicago Bulls. This has been frustrating for fantasy managers as Holmgren has been in and out of the lineup lately. He continues to nurse a left hip injury and the Thunder are going to be cautious with him because the playoffs are quickly approaching. The Thunder are fairly banged up, so it's unclear who exactly would benefit at the moment. If he sits, Isaiah Hartenstein (hip), Kenrich Williams, and Jaylin Williams (hip) all stand to gain value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Source: NBA Injury Report
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