Chet Holmgren's hip injury leaves a significant gap in the Oklahoma City Thunder's lineup. Despite his absence, the team remains atop the Western Conference with a 37-8 record but faces challenges, especially against strong opponents like the Warriors.

As the Oklahoma City Thunder run away with the first seed, Chet Holmgren continues to rehab from his hip fracture. Nearly three months removed from the injury, the 22-year-old's return will provide a massive boost for a title contender that's juggled through injuries all season.

Still, Hall of Fame NBA player Paul Pierce had an idea for the Thunder -- trade Holmgren for Kevin Durant. The 36-year-old forward is still playing at an MVP-caliber level, and Pierce's reasoning was that Holmgren has hardly played in Oklahoma City's remarkable campaign thus far.

On the "Ticket & The Truth" podcast with Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce spitballed that the Thunder should trade Chet Holmgren for Kevin Durant. He cites that the Thunder have rolled without the 22-year-old for most of the season as he rehabs a hip fracture.

The Portland Trail Blazers will look to extend their winning streak to five games as they prepare to take on arguably the best team in the league, the Oklahoma

Pierce pitched the Thunder to trade Chet Holmgren for Kevin Durant, which sparked a loud conversation across the media. Former NBA guard Jeff Teague took to the "Club 520 Podcast" to make his strong opinion known of the trade.

On Nov. 10 the Oklahoma City Thunder season changed. Rising star Chet Holmgren hit the deck and fractured his hip contesting a shot against the Golden State War

Former Finals MVP for the Boston Celtics gives his hot take for what the OKC Thunder should do with their current and former perennial talents.

The Oklahoma City Thunder announced Friday that second-year center Chet Holmgren continues to make progress in his recovery from his injury.

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren is making progress in his return from a hip fracture and will be re-evaluated in three to five weeks.

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No team has exposed Chet Holmgren’s absence more so than Cleveland and its supersized frontcourt of Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen.