Thunder Announce Chet Holmgren Available for Knicks Game

The Thunder's star rookie was a late scratch in the previous game due to a right hip contusion.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 1:49pm

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The Oklahoma City Thunder have announced that Chet Holmgren is available to play in their Sunday matchup against the New York Knicks. Holmgren missed the team's previous game against the Chicago Bulls due to a right hip contusion, but he is expected to suit up against the Knicks.

Why it matters

Holmgren has been a key part of the Thunder's success this season, averaging 17.1 points, 8.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.9 blocks per game. His availability is crucial as the Thunder look to maintain their position in the Western Conference standings and secure home-court advantage for the playoffs.

The details

Holmgren was a late scratch against the Bulls on Saturday due to the right hip contusion, but the Thunder were able to earn a 131-113 win without him. The team's official injury report for Sunday's game against the Knicks lists Holmgren as available to play.

  • Holmgren missed the Thunder's win over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday due to the injury.
  • The Thunder and Knicks will face off on Sunday, March 29, 2026.

The players

Chet Holmgren

The Thunder's star rookie center, who is averaging 17.1 points, 8.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.9 blocks per game this season.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The Thunder's leading scorer, who had 25 points in the team's win over the Bulls on Saturday.

Jalen Brunson

The Knicks' starting point guard, who had 16 points and 15 assists in the teams' previous matchup.

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What’s next

The Thunder and Knicks will face off on Sunday, March 29, 2026. The Thunder will be looking to extend their five-game winning streak against the Knicks and maintain their position in the Western Conference standings.

The takeaway

Chet Holmgren's availability for the Thunder's game against the Knicks is a significant boost for the team as they continue their push for a high playoff seed in the Western Conference. Holmgren's impact on both ends of the floor has been crucial to the Thunder's success this season.