Report: Chet Holmgren Has Potentially Serious Foot Injury

Chet Holmgren, the second overall selection in the 2022 NBA Draft, is undergoing tests regarding possible ligament damage in his foot, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania.

Chet Holmgren has suffered ligament damage in his foot, per @ShamsCharania.

The OKC Thunder big man appeared to suffer the injury on this play at the Crawsover Pro-Am this past weekend.

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— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) August 24, 2022

An official diagnosis and timetable for return is still being determined. The injury was reportedly suffered at Jamal Crawford’s Seattle CrawsOver Pro-Am game, which at halftime was called due to condensation on the court.

Holmgren was defending superstar LeBron James. Both players went up and Holmgren came down hobbled.

There’s fear Oklahoma City Thunder No. 2 pick Chet Holmgren has suffered ligament damage in his foot and he is undergoing further opinions, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 24, 2022

This is concerning news for the Thunder, as guys of Holmgren’s size can have lingering injuries that hinder career trajectory.

Holmgren played one season at Gonzaga, averaging 14.1 points, 9.9 rebounds and 3.7 blocks per game. He had a great Summer League stint, debuting with 23 points on 4-for-6 shooting from beyond the arc.

As more news is released, we will keep you updated.

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