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Chet Holmgren

LeBron James looking on

Was Chet Holmgren injured trying to defend LeBron James in pro-am game?

An unfortunate (and pretty plausible) theory is emerging about Chet Holmgren’s recent injury. Reports emerged on Wednesday that the Oklahoma City Thunder rookie star Holmgren had potentially suffered a serious foot injury. Holmgren is believed …

Chet Holmgren smiling

Report: Chet Holmgren suffers potentially serious injury at pro-am game

Chet Holmgren, the top draft pick of the Oklahoma City Thunder, reportedly suffered a potentially serious injury while playing at a pro-am game last week. Holmgren has potential torn ligaments in his foot, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. …

Chet Holmgren smiling

Chet Holmgren goes viral for leg in shoe photo

A photo of Chet Holmgren has gone viral and received some humorous memes. Holmgren is listed at 7-foot and 195 pounds. He has long received negative attention for his skinny frame. Many have even questioned whether he can be successful in the NBA …

Chet Holmgren smiling

Chet Holmgren fires back at criticism of his ex-Gonzaga teammate

Chet Holmgren has blocked eight shots through his first two Summer League games, and now he is blocking another one. The Oklahoma City Thunder big man is sparking excitement this week with his performance in Salt Lake City, showing dominance on both …

Ja Morant looking on

Ja Morant reacts to Kenny Lofton Jr. overpowering Chet Holmgren

Chet Holmgren played well during his first summer league game Tuesday, but came back down to Earth during Wednesday’s 87-71 win over the Memphis Grizzlies in the Salt Lake City Summer League. Holmgren, who’s listed at 7-foot-1 and a …

Kevin Durant looks up

Kevin Durant reacts to Chet Holmgren’s Summer League debut

Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Chet Holmgren on Tuesday had an impressive summer league debut against the Utah Jazz in the Salt Lake City Summer League. He played so well that he garnered the attention of Kevin Durant. The 2022 No. 2 overall pick had …

Chet Holmgren jumps and shoots

Video: Chet Holmgren pays homage to NBA MVP with sweet move

Chet Holmgren left a strong impression during his first exhibition game with his new team. The No. 2 overall pick scored 23 points in 23 minutes during his Oklahoma City Thunder’s 98-77 win over the Utah Jazz in the Salt Lake City Summer League …

Chet Holmgren smiling

Chet Holmgren’s Summer League listing comes with big surprise

Chet Holmgren has barely even been in the NBA for a week, but he is already finding ways to surprise us. On Monday, the Oklahoma City Thunder released their official roster for NBA Summer League, which begins later in the week. Holmgren was listed on …

Chet Holmgren smiling

Chet Holmgren embracing nickname for him and his new teammate

Chet Holmgren is months away from appearing in his first NBA game, but the former Gonzaga star and one of his new teammates are already being viewed as a pair. Holmgren has no issue with that. Holmgren was drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder with …

Chet Holmgren smiling

Did Chet Holmgren intentionally bomb workout with 1 NBA team?

Chet Holmgren is officially a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder, and he may have gone some great lengths to steer his way there. Jeremy Woo of Sports Illustrated said in a recent report that the ex-Gonzaga big man Holmgren bailed early on the final …

Chet Holmgren has a dice chain

Chet Holmgren explains meaning of his dice chain

Chet Holmgren was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, but he was No. 1 when it came to his jewelry. The former Gonzaga star wore a large chain to the draft that had a pair of jeweled dice attached. While on the red carpet, Holmgren was …

Chet Holmgren pointing

LaMelo Ball roasts Chet Holmgren over draft outfit

Chet Holmgren’s draft day look definitely ain’t it for one current NBA star. The former Gonzaga star showed up to Thursday’s NBA Draft wearing an all-black suit. Holmgren explained his outfit in a video posted to the NBA’s …

Jabari Smith in his Auburn uniform

Report: Top 3 picks in NBA Draft likely set

The NBA Draft is set to take place on Thursday night, and there apparently is not a whole lot of mystery surrounding how the first few picks will go. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports that there is a high level of confidence around the NBA …

Bruce Pearl coaching Auburn

Bruce Pearl takes swipe at top NBA draft prospect

When it comes to his take on this year’s NBA Draft, Bruce Pearl is saying it with his chest. The Auburn head basketball coach made some headlines this week with his comments about ex-Gonzaga center Chet Holmgren, who is projected to be one of …

Chet Holmgren pointing

Chet Holmgren prefers not to go to 1 NBA team?

Chet Holmgren might not be about the “I’d be happy to get drafted by any team” life. In an episode this week of his podcast, Ryen Russillo of The Ringer reported that the former Gonzaga star Holmgren may prefer not to go to the …

Jamahl Mosley in a suit

Magic changing course on plans for No. 1 overall pick?

The Orlando Magic may be pump-faking ahead of next month’s NBA Draft. Bleacher Report’s Jonathan Wasserman reported Tuesday that assumptions from scouts and executives all lean towards Orlando drafting former Auburn star Jabari Smith with …

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