{"id":648508,"date":"2026-03-09T07:43:30","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T07:43:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/648508\/"},"modified":"2026-03-09T07:43:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T07:43:30","slug":"encouraging-injury-update-on-chet-holmgren-ahead-of-nuggets-showdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/648508\/","title":{"rendered":"Encouraging injury update on Chet Holmgren ahead of Nuggets showdown"},"content":{"rendered":"

After he missed the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 104-97 win over the Golden State Warriors<\/a> led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren<\/a> could return for Monday night’s showdown against the Denver Nuggets<\/a>. Holmgren, dealing with the flu, is listed as questionable on the Thunder’s injury report<\/a>, alongside Alex Caruso (left hip contusion). Starters Jalen Williams (right hamstring) and Isaiah Hartenstein, dealing with a left calf contusion, remain out.<\/p>\n

Outside of Holmgren’s potential return, second-year guard Ajay Mitchell is cleared to make his return<\/a> from an abdominal strain and a left ankle sprain, which has kept him sidelined since January.<\/p>\n

The Nuggets will look to avenge last week’s 127-121 loss in overtime, where Holmgren helped close things out with Gilgeous-Alexander, in his first game back from injury, on the bench due to his minutes restriction. Chet finished with 15 points, a career-high 21 rebounds, three assists, and three blocks against the Nuggets.<\/p>\n

Chet Holmgren reacts to career milestone in Thunder win\"ThunderAlonzo Adams-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

After Thunder All-Star Chet Holmgren recorded a career-high 21 rebounds<\/a> in a six-point overtime victory against the Nuggets, he discussed the significance of reaching such a milestone. Coming off his first All-Star selection, Holmgren says the success he’s reached this season is a testament to hard work.<\/p>\n

\u201cI try to put a lot into my body, making sure that I continue to get stronger every time. Continue to stay as healthy as I can. Take care of myself,\u201d Holmgren said. \u201cI definitely think that\u2019s paid off for me, and I\u2019ve gotten better in a lot of different areas, but I think I still got a long way to go with my body; with my game. I don’t want to let one night excite me much. I still got work to do.\u201d<\/p>\n

Chet Holmgren on his career-high 21 rebounds: \u201cI try to put a lot into my body, making sure I continue to get stronger every time. Continue to stay as healthy as I can. Take care of myself. <\/p>\n

I definitely think that\u2019s paid off for me and I\u2019ve gotten better in a lot of different\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/hsvOB6tE12<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Josue Pav\u00f3n (@Joe_Sway) February 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Holmgren and the Thunder will host the Nuggets at the Paycom Center on Monday.<\/p>\n