Even though Chet Holmgren has cleared the first hurdle of his three-month absence from a hip fracture, he still has several more to jump before he returns to his early-season dominance. The next 32 games are a runway for the seven-footer to head into the playoffs with momentum.

The Thunder's major addition before the trade deadline will be center/power forward Chet Holmgren's return from a fractured pelvis. Holmgren has been cleared to play in Friday night's home game against the Toronto Raptors after being sidelined since early November.