Chet Holmgren Gets Injury Decision Before Thunder-Timberwolves

Of course, the Thunder have been cautious with Holmgren since he returned from a hip injury that kept him sidelined for almost three months. Oklahoma City has elected to rest Holmgren during back-to-backs, which is the reason that he is out of Monday’s matchup against Minnesota.

This is a tough blow for the Thunder, but it will not hurt them as much as it could have with the Timberwolves’ frontcourt being beat-up. Minnesota has already ruled out Rudy Gobert for Monday’s game and it is likely that they will also be without Julius Randle, who is questionable with a groin injury that has kept him out since Jan. 30.

With Holmgren out, expect Isaiah Hartenstein to have a larger role in Monday’s game. The Thunder will also have a decision to make on who will enter the starting lineup against the Timberwolves with both Aaron Wiggins and Cason Wallace as possible replacements.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams will also have to step up for the Thunder on Monday night as the team looks for its third consecutive victory.

Fans can catch Monday’s matchup between the Timberwolves and Thunder at 8:00 p.m. EST on NBA TV.