Chet Holmgren injury update after Lou Dort was ruled out against the Trail Blazers

Oklahoma City The Thunder’s 8-0 record is its best start in team history, following a 126-107 win against the Los Angeles Clippers, but will end their streak without Chet Holmgren and Lou Dort against Portland Trail Blazers. If the Thunder want to extend their historic 9-0 start to the regular season, they will have to do so against a talented Trail Blazers team on the road.

The Thunder released their injury report, listing Holmgren, Dort and Alex Caruso (rest) for Wednesday’s game. For the second time this week, head coach Mark Daigneault enters a game without two of his starters, as Holmgren and Dort were ruled out for Sunday’s 137-106 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

Daigneault gave Jaylin Williams and Aaron Wiggins the nod against the Pelicans, which could be what he might do again for Wednesday’s matchup against the Trail Blazers, as the defending champion Thunder will go on a nine-game winning streak.

Chet Holmgren, who has been dealing with lower back pain, will be out for the fourth time in five games for the Thunder. Dort, who was listed as questionable before being cleared to play Tuesday, tweaked his shoulder against the Clippers. It’s dealing with the top right castle. This is the Thunder’s second straight game of the season and their first against the Trail Blazers, who enter Wednesday’s game at 4-3.

SGA notches 80th consecutive 20+ point performance in Thunder win

Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 20+ point streak extended his streak to 80 in Tuesday’s win over the Clippers, making it the third-longest streak in NBA history. He surpassed Oscar Robertson’s (79) streak and only Wilt Chamberlain’s, who hold the first (126) and second (92) longest consecutive 20-plus game streaks.

After beating the Clippers in a game in which Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points through three quarters, including 18 after halftime, head coach Mark Daigneault reflected on his MVP’s stunning approach to the game during his postgame media availability.

“When it comes to his consistency, I always think about his work. His work is so consistent. His life is so consistent in terms of his routine,” Daigneault said. “His whole life revolves around his family and being the best basketball player he can be. And he lives that every day. So when the lights are on and you guys see consistent performance, it’s backed up by consistent, disciplined practice.”

Gilgeous-Alexander was recently named to the NBA Western Conference Player of the Week for Week 2 of the 2025-26 season on Monday.