Is Chet Holmgren playing against the Hawks? Latest injury update

The Oklahoma City Thunder they may be without one of their key starters as they continue their three-game road trip Saturday night against the Atlanta Hawks.

The team announced that center on Saturday morning Chet Holmgren is listed as suspicious with lower back pain ahead of the match at State Farm Arena. The Thunder (2-0) beat Indiana Pacers in double overtime 141-135 in a rematch of last season’s NBA Finals.

Holmgren, who is entering his third NBA season, has been instrumental in Oklahoma City’s strong start to the 2025-26 campaign. U The Thunder’s season-opening win over the Houston Rocketshe had 28 points, seven rebounds and two assists while shooting 11-for-17 from the field and 2-for-5 from three-point range before fouling out after 39 minutes.

In Thursday’s win against the Pacers, Holmgren contributed 15 points, 12 rebounds, two assists and two blocks while shooting 4-for-12 from the field and 0-for-6 from three in 39 minutes. While his outside shot wasn’t falling, his rebounding and rim protection helped the defending champions overcome a depleted roster and secure another double-overtime victory.

The Thunder listed Chet Holmgren as questionable against the Hawks amid a crowded injury report

Oklahoma City continues to manage a crowded injury report at the beginning of the season. Running back Alex Caruso remains out while in concussion protocol and third-year running back Cason Wallace is questionable for a second straight game with a sprained left knee after missing Thursday’s contest in Indianapolis.

The Thunder are also without Jalen Williams, Kenrich Williams, Thomas Sorber and Nikola Topic — all sidelined while recovering from offseason surgeries. Head coach Mark Daigneault relied on roster depth and flexibility to keep the team steady through the early part of the schedule.

Despite the absences, 2025 NBA Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continued to lead Oklahoma City, averaging elite production in the first two games while maintaining the team’s defensive identity. The Thunder enter Saturday’s matchup with one of the league’s most successful offenses, averaging 133 points per game through the first two contests.

The Hawks (1-1) return home after splitting the first two games of the season, beating the Orlando Magic 111-107 on Friday after a 138-118 loss to the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. Led by Treo Young and Jalen Johnson, Atlanta will look to build on their first win and hand the defending champions their first loss of the season.

The Thunder will visit the Hawks at State Farm Arena on Saturday night. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. ET, with national coverage on NBA TV.