Holmgren, who suffered a foot injury that sacrificed his rookie campaign in 2022-23, spoke to the difference between that and his recent setback. “They’re both the same, and they’re not fun.

Before Thunder forward Chet Holmgren 's return to the floor, there was a move ahead of the trade deadline made to address the center position. The Thunder acquired Daniel Theis from the Pelicans before waiving the veteran center the following day in light of Holmgren's recovery from injury.