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.
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.
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.
One 19-year NBA star and Hall of Fame player has made quite a pitch for the Thunder. Paul Pierce, in a recent episode of "KG Certified," claimed the club should trade Holmgren for Kevin Durant.
The narratives around the Oklahoma City Thunder this season has predominantly fallen back on the play of MVP candidate, and the league's leading scorer, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Needless to say, that's fair in many respects.
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.
This season, the Oklahoma City Thunder have been one of the best teams in the NBA despite dealing with a number of injuries. Oklahoma City currently sits at the top of the Western Conference with a 33-6 record.
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.
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
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) plays in the second half of an NBA basketball game Nov. 6 ...
Trade rumors have been in nonstop motion over the most recent weeks involving the Oklahoma City Thunder. From Cam Johnson of the Brooklyn Nets to Brandon Ingram