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ESPN talking head Stephen A. Smith took on Oklahoma City Thunder star Chet Holmgren on Tuesday morning for his seriously poor performance in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs and rival Victor Wambayama.

On Monday night, NBA fans were treated to a spectacular clash between the Western powerhouse Spurs and Thunder. And much to the dismay of the Oklahoma City fans, San Antonio was able to pick up a crucial win in Game 1. For the most part, all of the game’s top stars shined. However, there was one major exclusion: Holmgren.

The first-time All-Star, who received a massive five-year, $239 million contract before the season, had only eight points and seven shots in 41 minutes. Yet, in addition to his almost non-existent play on offense, there was also the fact that Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault decided to put Alex Caruso and Jalen Williams on the 7-foot-5 Wambayama instead of Holmgren in the fourth quarter and overtime.

It was a nightmare night for Holmgren compared to his perceived rival Vembanyama. His performance was something ESPN’s Smith took time to talk about on Tuesday morning’s episode of take first. Questioning the inner toughness of the four-year veteran.

Stephen A.: ‘Where the hell is Chet Holmgren?’

“Chet Holmgren, what’s going on?” Smith began by saying. “All this noise we’ve heard all these years, you’ll hear all this [Holmgren and Wembanyama] Don’t get along or don’t really like each other. I understand he is 7 feet 5 inches, but hey brother, you are not 6 feet 5 inches. You are 7 feet 1 inch tall. You have the skills, you can play. I’m looking at it, and Wembley is doing what he’s doing, but comparing it to Chet Holmgren who is doing nothing offensively, it’s like damn.

“Then, when you see Wembanyama close things down in overtime, you can’t have Alex Caruso or Jalen Williams guarding him [in the paint]. Chet Holmgren is supposed to be going, ‘Coach, I’ve got this job,” he added. “It can’t be cats a foot shorter than him trying to guard him in the paint… Where the hell is Chet Holmgren?”

Vembanyama posted 41 points, 24 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 blocks and made some big shots in their 122-115 double overtime win. Smith described Holmgren’s Game 1 plan as “dangerous” and said the big man “must accept the challenge” of guarding an MVP candidate or they will not return to the NBA Finals next month.

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俄克拉荷馬雷霆隊全明星切特霍姆格倫表示有興趣加入美國隊參加 2028 年奧運。當霍姆格倫回顧他贏得的第一個冠軍以及他的球隊在本賽季連續贏得冠軍的追求時，他透露了他有多渴望代表他的國家隊。

霍姆格倫在接受《The Arena》採訪時表示，他討論了加入美國隊的機會對他意味著什麼。

「我認為任何運動中最大的榮譽之一就是能夠穿上這件球衣代表你的國家，」霍姆格倫說。 「如果你這樣做了，你就不能掉以輕心。這必須是一件極其嚴肅的事情。我完全贊成站在你的立場上，活在當下。但是，你知道，我覺得如果有人說擁有這個機會不是一件幸事，那就是在撒謊。尤其是在我的祖國。”

霍姆格倫代表美國隊參加了 2021 年在拉脫維亞舉行的 FIBA​​ U19 世界杯，他帶領球隊奪得了金牌，並被評為賽事 MVP。現在，他希望代表自己的國家在 2028 年奧運會上再奪一枚金牌。

在他的第一個全明星賽季中，霍姆格倫在多項統計數據上均創職業生涯最佳，包括得分（17.2）、籃板（9.0）和投籃命中率（55.4%）。

切特·霍姆格倫談雷霆王朝的潛在發展

雷霆隊全明星切特·霍姆格倫（Chet Holmgren）猶豫是否上鉤，他宣布球隊的第一個冠軍是新未來更多冠軍的開始。在霍姆格倫幫助雷霆隊取得NBA史上最好的開局（24勝1負）之後，衛冕冠軍開始與勇士隊的例行賽最佳戰績（73勝9負）進行比較。

霍姆格倫不相信預測命運。據《競技場》報道，他是這麼說的。

「我覺得試圖思考這一點是一件危險的事情，因為 NBA 的事情是多麼脆弱。我們一直都看到這種情況。事情變化得如此之快，沒有什麼是可以保證的。所以你真的必須專注於每一天，」霍姆格倫說。

“將事物說出來是一回事；分散自己的注意力是另一回事。所以我想我會避免分散自己的注意力。”

作為一名全明星球員，他的 NBA 職業生涯在前三個賽季都受到傷病的困擾，霍姆格倫有著獨特的視角。

The Oklahoma City Thunder have become the envy of the league. They have such a deep core, led by arguably the best player in the NBA in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and their core trio of Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams are at their peak. In fact, Holmgren and Williams, aged 23 and 24 respectively, have not even entered yet and yet have already won a title – which is more than many of the young and promising teams they have achieved.

When a young team becomes so elite so quickly, it’s hard to avoid the topic of whether or not they can develop into a dynasty – a team that runs the NBA for years. But Holmgren can’t get ahead of himself, because he knows the realities of the NBA make it hard to imagine anything happening.

“I think it’s a dangerous thing to try to think about because of how delicate things are in the NBA. We see it all the time. How quickly things can change, and nothing is guaranteed. So you really have to focus on each individual day,” Holmgren said in an appearance at The Arena.

“It’s one thing to bring things into existence, it’s another to distract yourself. So I think I’ll avoid distracting myself.”

That’s the healthiest mindset of any NBA champion, and it’s one of the many reasons the Thunder are favored to win the Larry O’Brien Trophy once again in June.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1qTVnnkkhI

Salary cap bill coming soon for Thunder

The reality of the new CBA is that teams cannot retain their talented core for long, as winning teams become expensive very quickly. Next season, Holmgren and Williams are going to be on max contracts, pushing the Thunder so deep into the waters of the second apron.

Be that as it may, OKC has plenty of first-round picks to replenish the roster once they need to cut down their payroll, and they’re primed to win for the next few years.

The Oklahoma City Thunder could continue their five-game road trip by facing the Brooklyn Nets without three starters – All-Star Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein and Lou Dort. The Thunder clinched a playoff spot after defeating the Orlando Magic, becoming the first team to do so this season, while extending their winning streak to eight. Oklahoma City improved to 54–15.

However, if the defending champions are to extend their streak to nine, the Thunder will have to do it without Dortch and Hartenstein, with Holmgren listed as questionable on the injury report. Hartenstein, who returned from a left foot injury last week, is out due to management. Dort is out due to rest, and Holmgren, who is still recovering from a left hip injury, is listed as questionable.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 40 points, five rebounds and four steals in Tuesday’s win against the Magic. Chet Holmgren added 20 points, 12 rebounds and one block. Lou Dortch had five points and two rebounds and Isaiah Hartenstein had eight assists, seven rebounds and a block.

Alex Caruso addresses memorable play in Thunder’s win

One of the most memorable moments of the Thunder’s 113–108 win against the Magic occurred in the first half when Alex Caruso used his shoe to block a shot. Caruso, who was charged with goaltending and technical fouls during the game, admitted she regrets doing the dramahe said, according to Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman.

Caruso said, “I’d never been in that situation before. It came next to me. So, I was like I’m going to use it.” “I just thought I was going to block it. Honestly, I didn’t know what the call was going to be. I didn’t know it was going to be goaltending and a take. If I had known that, I probably wouldn’t have made it.”

When Caruso realized it was too late to put his shoe back on during the game, he decided to use it.

“As soon as I got my shoe in my hands, I was thinking of using it,” Caruso said. “Not in a malicious way, but I’m going to try to make a play to stop the ball. It’s one of those weird NBA plays that probably won’t happen for the next 10 years.”

“As soon as I got my shoe in my hand, I thought about using it… It’s one of those weird NBA plays that probably won’t happen for another 10 years.”

Alex Caruso finding a technique for using his shoes to block a shot.

(via @justintohoops)pic.twitter.com/8QyPsPf1OB https://t.co/DPknnY5ha1

– ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) 18 March 2026

Caruso finished with two points, eight rebounds and two steals in Tuesday’s win against the Magic.

俄克拉荷马城——周日，俄克拉荷马城雷霆队以 116-103 战胜明尼苏达森林狼队，最后两分钟，谢伊·吉尔杰斯·亚历山大延续了他连续得分超过 20 分的纪录，全明星切特·霍姆格伦对此做出了回应。在13投9中拿下全队最高的21分后，霍姆格伦戏弄球迷说吉尔吉斯-亚历山大想让事情变得有趣，他在最后六分钟将得分翻了一番，达到了20分。

霍姆格伦开玩笑说吉尔杰斯-亚历山大 把最好的留到最后 在他帮助雷霆队取得八连胜之前，他是故意的。

“他只是想让比赛对你们来说保持悬念，”霍姆格伦说。 “我们度过了一段很棒的时光。”

“他只是想让比赛为大家留下悬念。我们打了一场很棒的比赛。”

Chet Holmgren 谈 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 保持 20 分以上的得分 🗣️

（通过 @ESPNNBA）pic.twitter.com/qCWDG8gwMN https://t.co/4raayuxmKX

— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) 2026 年 3 月 16 日

吉尔吉斯-亚历山大22投7中得到20分，森林狼队的防守打乱了他全天的节奏，让他在三个半节内16投3中仅得到10分。然后，他突破了，以20分的成绩结束了他的表现 三分球比赛 击败森林狼队全明星安东尼·爱德华兹。

SGA 的连续得分纪录仍在延续……他在比赛还剩 1 分 46 秒时命中三分，将他连续得分超过 20 场的比赛次数扩大到 128 场 pic.twitter.com/psPNw8wZei

— 约书亚·皮科克 (@Joe_Sway) 2026 年 3 月 15 日

吉尔吉斯-亚历山大还贡献了10次助攻、2次抢断和1次盖帽。切特·霍姆格伦贡献了 9 个篮板、3 次抢断、2 次助攻和 1 次盖帽。

当 SGA 意识到他延续了 20 分以上的连续得分纪录时

雷霆队全明星谢伊·吉尔杰斯-亚历山大在第四节还剩 1 分 46 秒时，针对看台上球迷的反应，意识到自己将连续得分超过 20 场比赛的纪录延长至 128 场。吉尔吉斯-亚历山大帮助雷霆队建立了13分的缓冲，然后用一记三分球保持了连胜。

获胜后，吉尔吉斯-亚历山大表示，直到森林狼队随后的暂停期间，他在 Paycom 中心受到雷霆球迷起立鼓掌时，他才意识到自己已经得到了 20 分。

“直到他们在罚球后尖叫时我才意识到。我有点困惑，”吉尔杰斯-亚历山大说。 “然后我意识到，‘哦，靠，连得 20 分。’向今晚的伙计们致敬。他们非常出色地接受了比赛给予他们的一切并做好了准备。今晚我送出了 10 次助攻，他们已经准备好投篮了。所以，向那些家伙大声喊叫。”

周二雷霆队客场对阵魔术队时，吉尔杰斯-亚历山大将连续第 129 场比赛得分超过 20 分。

俄克拉荷馬城——週日，俄克拉荷馬城雷霆隊以 116-103 擊敗明尼蘇達森林狼隊，最後兩分鐘，謝伊·吉爾傑斯·亞歷山大延續了他連續得分超過 20 分的紀錄，全明星切特·霍姆格倫對此做出了回應。在13投9中拿下全隊最高的21分後，霍姆格倫戲弄球迷說吉爾吉斯-亞歷山大想讓事情變得有趣，他在最後六分鐘將得分翻了一番，達到了20分。

霍姆格倫開玩笑說吉爾傑斯亞歷山大 把最好的留到最後 在他幫助雷霆隊取得八連勝之前，他是故意的。

「他只是想讓比賽對你們來說保持懸念，」霍姆格倫說。 “我們度過了一段很棒的時光。”

“他只是想讓比賽為大家留下懸念。我們打了一場很棒的比賽。”

Chet Holmgren 談 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 保持 20 分以上的得分 🗣️

（透過 @ESPNNBA）pic.twitter.com/qCWDG8gwMN https://t.co/4raayuxmKX

— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) 2026 年 3 月 16 日

吉爾吉斯-亞歷山大22投7中得到20分，灰狼的防守打亂了他全天的節奏，讓他在三個半節內16投3中僅得到10分。然後，他突破了，以20分的成績結束了他的表現 三分球比賽 擊敗灰狼隊全明星安東尼·愛德華茲。

SGA 的連續得分紀錄仍在延續……他在比賽還剩 1 分 46 秒時命中三分，將他連續得分超過 20 場的比賽次數擴大到 128 場 pic.twitter.com/psPNw8wZei

— 約蘇埃‧帕文 (@Joe_Sway) 2026 年 3 月 15 日

吉爾吉斯-亞歷山大還貢獻了10次助攻、2次抄截和1次蓋帽。切特·霍姆格倫貢獻了 9 個籃板、3 次搶斷、2 次助攻和 1 次蓋帽。

當 SGA 意識到他延續了 20 分以上的連續得分紀錄時

雷霆隊全明星謝伊·吉爾傑斯-亞歷山大在第四節還剩 1 分 46 秒時，針對看台上球迷的反應，意識到自己將連續得分超過 20 場比賽的紀錄延長至 128 場。吉爾吉斯-亞歷山大幫助雷霆隊建立了13分的緩衝，然後用一記三分球保持了連勝。

獲勝後，吉爾吉斯-亞歷山大表示，直到灰狼隊隨後的暫停期間，他在 Paycom 中心受到雷霆球迷起立鼓掌時，他才意識到自己已經得到了 20 分。

「直到他們在罰球後尖叫時我才意識到。我有點困惑，」吉爾傑斯-亞歷山大說。 「然後我意識到，『哦，靠，連得 20 分。』向今晚的伙伴們致敬。他們非常出色地接受了比賽給予他們的一切並做好了準備。今晚我送出了 10 次助攻，他們已經準備好投籃了。所以，向那些傢伙大聲喊叫。”

週二雷霆隊客場對陣魔術隊時，吉爾傑斯-亞歷山大將連續第 129 場比賽得分超過 20 分。

俄克拉荷马城雷霆队全明星切特·霍姆格伦在麦迪逊广场花园打了第二场比赛，在以 103-100 战胜纽约尼克斯队的比赛中拿下 28 分后，他讨论了在麦加打球的意义。霍姆格伦所说的在麦迪逊广场花园打球——“篮球运动员的梦想”——对许多年轻的 NBA 球员来说都是真实的。

霍姆格伦在上半场得到28分中的22分，并投进6个三分球。这位雷霆全明星球员很早就找到了自己的进攻能力，并帮助球队在最后时刻抵御了尼克斯队的进攻。

“只是想找到空位。从那里开始，更多的是我的队友看到我，然后，只是投篮，”霍姆格伦说。 “我们打了很多场势均力敌的比赛。我觉得我们在进入正确的方向方面做得非常好。我们在攻防两端都打了足够多的比赛来结束比赛。显然，他们也打了一些比赛。他们只是没有完全转变，如果他们转变了，那就是一场不同的比赛。但这就是篮球的发展方式。

“显然，我们想要变得更好。我们想要继续变得更好。弄清楚如何从这场比赛中变得更好。这是一个艰难的联赛，你总是会赢得胜利。你永远不会认为这是理所当然的。胜利就是胜利。”

也许味精的明亮光芒帮助霍姆格伦在雷霆队三分战胜尼克斯队的比赛中早早找到了自己的进攻节奏。

“如果你得到100分并不重要；它只算作一场胜利记录。但在麦加打一场精彩的比赛总是很酷的，”霍姆格伦说。 “我只在这里打过一次比赛，我想说这绝对是我在花园里最好的一场比赛。所以，这太棒了。最重要的是，我们能够赢得比赛，这甚至更好。”

霍姆格伦19投11中，其中三分球11投6中，得到8个篮板和2次助攻。谢伊·吉尔杰斯·亚历山大拿下 26 分、8 次助攻和 1 次抢断。

切特·霍姆格伦谈雷霆队战胜尼克斯队的表现

在雷霆失去亚历克斯·卡鲁索和以赛亚·哈滕斯坦之后，全明星谢伊·吉尔杰斯·亚历山大和切特·霍姆格伦带领卫冕冠军在客场险胜。卡鲁索左髋挫伤，哈滕施泰因左小腿受伤缺席当晚比赛。霍姆格伦表示，在前往麦迪逊广场花园时，他能从队友身上感受到积极的氛围，雷霆队以高调结束了三场客场之旅。

“在花园里打球是任何篮球运动员的梦想，”霍姆格伦说。 “果汁在流动，我们已经准备好玩耍了。”

已经取得四连胜的雷霆队将在周六主场迎战勇士队。

After playing his second game at Madison Square Garden, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Chet Holmgren discussed the importance of playing in the Mecca following his 28 points in a 103–100 win against the New York Knicks. What Holmgren called playing at Madison Square Garden – “a hooper’s dream” – is true for many young NBA players.

Holmgren scored 22 of his 28 points in the first half and finished with six threes. The Thunder All-Star quickly found his offense before his team was able to hold off the Knicks.

“Just trying to find open space. From there, most of my teammates were looking at me and then hitting shots,” Holmgren said. “We’ve had a lot of close games. I felt like we did a pretty good job of getting into the right thing. We made enough plays on both ends to close it out. Obviously, they made some plays, too. They haven’t fully converted yet, and if they do, it’s a different-looking game. But that’s how basketball goes.

“Obviously, we want to get better. We want to keep getting better. Find out from this game how we can get better. It’s a tough league, and you always take wins. You never take it for granted. A win is a win.”

Perhaps it was the bright lights of MSG that helped Holmgren find his offensive rhythm in the Thunder’s three-point win against the Knicks.

Holmgren said, “It doesn’t matter if you have 100 points; it only counts as one win on the record. But it’s always nice to have a good game in the Mecca.” “I’ve only played here once, and I would say that’s definitely my best game at the Garden. So, it’s amazing. And on top of that, we were able to win the game, which is even better.”

Holmgren’s scoring was 11 of 19 from the floor, including 6 of 11 from deep, eight rebounds and two assists. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 26 points, eight assists and one steal.

Chet Holmgren’s win over Thunder on display vs. Knicks

After the Thunder lost Alex Caruso and Isaiah Hartenstein, All-Stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren led the defending champions to a close win on the road. Caruso suffered a left hip injury, and Hartenstein was also ruled out for the night with a left calf injury. Heading to Madison Square Garden, Holmgren says he can feel the positive spirit from his teammates, as the Thunder end their three-game road trip on a high note.

“Playing in the Garden is any hooper’s dream,” Holmgren said. “The juices were flowing, and we were ready to play.”

The Thunder, riding a four-game winning streak, will host the Warriors on Saturday.

There’s something about the bright lights of Madison Square Garden that brings out the best in the NBA’s rising stars. For Oklahoma City Thunder big man Chet Holmgren, Wednesday night was the perfect stage to show why he is a fundamental part of a championship contender.

In a back-and-forth battle leading up to the final possession, the Thunder defeated the New York Knicks 103–100. Holmgren was the focal point of the attack, finishing with 28 points and eight rebounds. He made 11 of 19 shots from the field and hit six crucial three-pointers, silencing the boisterous New York crowd every time the Knicks threatened to pull away.

After the game, Holmgren did not hide his excitement about performing in the world’s most famous arena. “Playing in the Garden is any hooper’s dream,” Holmgren said. “The juices were flowing, and we were ready to play”. His defensive presence was equally impressive, as he stopped multiple drives by Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns in the final minutes.

“Playing in the garden is any hooper’s dream…the juices were flowing, and we were ready to play.”

—Chet Holmgren knows how to put on a show at MSG 🏟️ pic.twitter.com/pXblGFSTMD

– Sports Center (@SportsCenter) 5 March 2026

The win didn’t come easy, especially with Alex Caruso and Isaiah Hartenstein suffering minor injuries earlier in the evening in Oklahoma City. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 26 points and eight assists, providing the steady leadership needed to earn the win on a tough road. For the Knicks, Anthony-Towns led the way with 17 points, but late turnovers proved costly as the Thunder’s defense crumbled.

The Thunder remain on top of the Western Conference standings, and games like this prove they have the mental toughness to win in adverse environments. As Holmgren continues to develop into a two-way force, the rest of the league is beginning to realize that “Hooper’s dream” is becoming a reality in OKC.

NBA 绝大多数新秀和年轻球星都是看着火箭队的凯文·杜兰特（Kevin Durant）长大的，他是NBA史上最伟大的得分手之一。杜兰特从本质上改变了七英尺高得分的含义，俄克拉荷马城雷霆队前锋切特·霍姆格伦在成长后无疑模仿了他的比赛。为了向可以说是他最大的影响力致敬，霍姆格伦将发布杜兰特签名 Nike KD 18 即将推出的 PE 配色。

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2022 年加入联盟后，霍姆格伦与耐克签署了一份多年代言协议，其中包括运动鞋赞助。虽然 Holmgren 仍在等待推出自己的标志性运动鞋型号，但他在 NBA 的大部分时间都青睐 Nike KD 系列。考虑到这两名球员有着相似的长身躯，而且自从参加 AAU 以来，霍姆格伦就一直在模仿杜兰特的比赛风格，这是很合适的。

Nike KD 18 是凯文·杜兰特 (Kevin Durant) 著名签名鞋款中的最新款运动鞋，耐克今年努力通过 KD 之前运动鞋的复古版本来复兴这款鞋。这些即将推出的 Chet Holmgren PE（玩家专属）最终将在未来几个月内零售发售。

Nike KD 18 PE（切特·霍姆格伦）

“那些将在三月中旬发布”📆

–@ChetHolmgren Nike KD 18 PE 的发布日期 pic.twitter.com/0wpqzUBpS4

— B/R Kicks (@brkicks) 2026 年 2 月 27 日

Chet Holmgren 去年年底首次亮相的 Nike KD 18 “Camo” PE 官方评测 🏀

预计3月份会有所下降。 pic.twitter.com/h89Mo3sp2h

– 复杂运动鞋（@ComplexSneakers） 2026 年 3 月 1 日

Holmgren 向球迷提供了有关 2026 年 NBA 全明星周末期间发布日期的更多信息，他确认即将发布 Nike KD 18 的“Camo”和“Thunder & Reign”配色。首款“Camo”配色将于 2026 年 3 月 13 日上市，采用 郊狼/安全橙-中棕色 整体灵感来自户外。以棕色和橄榄绿为基础，鞋面带有真树图案，并带有所有户外活动人士都知道的标志性安全橙色。

官方造型：Chet Holmgren 的 Nike KD 18 “Thunder & Reign” PE ⚡️@ChetHolmgren

🗓️3月13日
📝 IO7519-500
💵 $165 pic.twitter.com/09LcNMfqps

— 鳎鱼 (@SoleRetriever) 2026 年 2 月 28 日

接下来的“Thunder & Reign”组合以令人惊叹的方式亮相 太空紫/多色-纯紫 配色方案。霍姆格伦在雷霆队对阵火箭队的赛季揭幕战和凯文·杜兰特的比赛中穿上了这双鞋，使这双鞋成为他的体育收藏中的特别一双。鞋子的大部分都是紫色的，底层有猎豹印花，考虑到 Holmgren 的根源在明尼苏达州明尼阿波利斯，这给这双鞋带来了无可否认的王子气质。

这两双鞋款将于 2026 年 3 月 13 日在 Nike SNKRS 独家发售中同时发售。这些鞋款应该是全尺码的，数量有限，正如 Holmgren 所说，“一旦售完，就不会再有了。”

Most of the rookies and young stars in the NBA grew up watching Kevin Durant of the Rockets as one of the greatest scorers the game has ever seen. Durant essentially changed the meaning of scoring as a seven-foot player, something Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren certainly modeled his game after growing up. As a tribute to arguably his biggest influence, Holmgren will be releasing upcoming PE colorways of Durant’s signature Nike KD 18.

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Upon entering the league in 2022, Holmgren signed a multi-year endorsement deal with Nike that includes sneaker sponsorship. While Holmgren is still waiting to make the leap into his own signature sneaker model, he has favored the Nike KD series during most of his time in the NBA. It’s fitting since both players share a similar tall frame and Holmgren has been modeling his game after Durant since playing AAU.

The Nike KD 18 serves as Kevin Durant’s latest sneaker in his illustrious signature catalog, which Nike has attempted to revive with retro releases of KD’s past sneakers this year. These upcoming Chet Holmgren PEs (Player Exclusive) will be arriving as retail releases within the coming months.

Nike KD 18 PE (Chet Holmgren)

“They’re coming in mid-March” 📆

–@ChetHomgren On the release date of his Nike KD 18 PE pic.twitter.com/0wpqzUBpS4

– B/R Kicks (@brkicks) 27 February 2026

An official look at the Nike KD 18 “Camo” PE that Chet Holmgren launched late last year 🏀

A decline is expected in March. pic.twitter.com/h89Mo3sp2h

– Complex Sneakers (@ComplexSneakers) 1 March 2026

Giving fans additional information about release dates during the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend, Holmgren confirmed the upcoming release of “Camo” and “Thunder & Rain” colorways of the Nike KD 18. The first to feature is a “Camo” colorway arriving on March 13th, 2026. Coyote/Security Orange-Medium Brown Outdoor-inspired attire. Based on Brown and Olive Green, we see a Real-Tree pattern across the upper and accents in the iconic Safety Orange known to all outdoorsmen.

Official Look: Chet Holmgren’s Nike KD 18 “Thunder & Rain” PE ✓️@ChetHomgren

🗓️ 13 March
📝 IO7519-500
💵$165 pic.twitter.com/09LcNMfqps

– Sole Retriever (@SoleRetriever) 28 February 2026

The following “Thunder and Rain” pairing comes as a surprise Space Purple/Multicolor-Pure Purple Color scheme. Holmgren rocked these during the Thunder’s season opener against the Rockets and Kevin Durant, making these a special pair in his PE collection. The majority of the shoe is constructed in purple, with cheetah print panels on the underlying layers, giving it an undeniable Prince vibe given Holmgren’s roots in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Both pairs will be releasing alongside each other in exclusive Nike SNKRS drops on March 13th, 2026. The pairs come in limited quantities in full sizes and as Holmgren said, “Once they run out, there won’t be any more.”

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Chet Holmgren topped his career night by helping lead his team to a 127-121 victory in overtime against All-Star Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. After Lou Dort’s ouster For a key 2 against Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t double check for overtime. Holmgren finished with 15 points on 5 of 8 shooting, a career-high 21 rebounds, three assists, three blocks and a steal against the Nuggets.

After his first All-Star appearance, Chet Holmgren captures a title Career high 21 rebounds It’s a testament to the work he’s put in behind the scenes, as he heads into just his fourth season with the Thunder.

Holmgren said, “I try to put a lot into my body, making sure I get stronger each time. Continue to be as healthy as I can. Take care of yourself.” “I definitely think it’s benefited me, and I’ve gotten better in a lot of different areas, but I think I still have a long way to go with my body, with my game. I don’t want to let one night get too excited for me. I still have work to do.”

Chet Holmgren on his career-high 21 rebounds: “I try to put a lot into my body, making sure I get stronger every time out. Just continuing to stay as healthy as I can. Take care of yourself.”

I definitely think it has paid off for me and I have improved in many different areas… pic.twitter.com/hsvOB6tE12

-Joshua Peacock (@Joe_Sway) 28 February 2026

Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 36 points, nine assists, two blocks and two steals in his first appearance in nine games for the Thunder. Oklahoma City improved to 46–15.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s blunt comment on missing OT in Thunder’s win

Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t hold back his emotions about missing overtime during Friday’s showdown against fellow MVP candidate Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets. After leading the Thunder to erase a 16-point deficit in the second half, Gilgeous-Alexander was forced to miss the rest of the game. He reached his scheduled minutes for his first game back after suffering an abdominal strain.

Still, that didn’t make the process any easier, as Gilgeous-Alexander cheered the Thunder against the Nuggets from the bench during the final period of the game.

“I hate it. I can’t wait for the minutes restriction to go away,” Gilgeous-Alexander said. “But if I rehash this injury, it won’t make any difference. So, that’s the way I look at it.”

Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder will face the Mavericks on Sunday.

The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night. Chet Holmgren is on the injury report with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams both players listed as probable. Holmgren is dealing with back spasms after scoring 17 points and 15 rebounds in a 111-89 win against the Cleveland Cavs, while Gilgeous-Alexander is recovering from an abdominal injury. Williams is recovering from a hamstring strain. Here’s everything we know about Chet Holmgren’s injury and his playing status against the Raptors.

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Chet Holmgren’s injury status vs. Raptors

Despite the fact that 2025-26 has been Thunder forward Chet Holmgren’s first All-Star season, serious back injuries have cropped up from time to time throughout the year. Given Holmgren’s questionable status for Tuesday’s match, it is difficult to predict whether he will play or not.

As the Thunder continue on their regular season schedule without All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Ajay Mitchell and possibly Alex Caruso, who missed Sunday’s game against the Cavs with a left ankle sprain. Caruso has been listed as doubtful, as has Holmgren.

Coming off his first All-Star selection, Holmgren has helped the Thunder pick up wins against the Brooklyn Nets and Cleveland Cavs on Sunday. He has been the defending champions’ defensive anchor, cleaning up the glass in the paint.

The Raptors upset the Thunder in their last meeting in January. Holmgren finished with 11 points and 10 rebounds in a game where Gilgeous-Alexander was available, as the Raptors defeated the defending champions in a 103–101 victory. The Thunder may have to avenge that loss without moving on.

When it comes to the question of whether Chet Holmgren is playing tonight against the Raptors, the answer is probably.

thunderbolt injury report

Alex Carson – Questionable – Sprained left ankle.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – Out – Abdominal strain

Chet Holmgren – Questionable – Lower back spasms.

Ajay Mitchell – Out – Abdominal strain/left ankle sprain

Thomas Sorber – Out – Right ACL/Surgical Recovery

Jalen Williams – Out – right hamstring strain

Raptors injury report

Jakob Poeltl – out – back lower strength; injury management

During his first appearance at All-Star weekend, a reporter asked Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren about the growth he has seen with the Denver Nuggets. The Thunder’s Holmgren discussed his personal growth this season ahead of his first All-Star Game selection. However, he was hesitant to talk about how much the Nuggets have improved as a team.

Instead, Holmgren discussed the injuries the Nuggets have experienced this season, much like the Thunder’s injury-plagued campaign.

“Denver has some different players on the roster who have taken some steps this summer,” Holmgren said. “They were a really good team last year. They’re a really good team this year. They’ve had some injuries, as we have, as everybody in the league has. Hopefully, they can get those guys back, and we can get all our guys back. At the end of the day, every team wants to be completely healthy and playing at their best. So, that’s what we’re hoping for.”

The Nuggets were without All-Star Nikola Jokic for more than a month. The Thunder have been missing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the last five games. Oklahoma City has also struggled with injuries to Jalen Williams, who has missed 30+ games this season; starting center Isaiah Hartenstein, who has missed 16 games; And Ajay Mitchell, who has been out since January 21.

Chet Holmgren reacts to the new All-Star Game

Thunder forward Chet Holmgren discusses the new All-Star Game format after making his debut in the star-studded event. Holmgren reflected on career milestones.

Holmgren said, “I thought it was good. I thought everybody out there was playing a good brand of basketball.” “It felt like, I guess you would say, a pick-up game, and when there’s that level of talent on the field, it’s always fun, it’s always good.”

He also talked about the ring he received for his All-Star selection, which was unexpected for Holmgren.

Holmgren said, “It was pretty cool. I didn’t know you could get an All-Star ring until I got it.” “So, it was pretty cool. It comes with a little box with a little video in it. It’s too bad, but I think I like our ring from last year a little more.”

Holmgren says he treasures the moment of his first All-Star Game.

“I definitely tried to take a moment during pictures yesterday and then warming up and playing the game today and think what a great opportunity this is,” Holmgren said. “I felt like I was beautiful most of the time. Just taking it all in.”

Holmgren and the Thunder resume their regular season schedule when they host the Nets on Friday.

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren reflected on his first All-Star Game during postgame media availability. Holmgren discussed the competitiveness of the NBA’s new USA vs. World format. Chet played for the USA Stars team, which defeated the USA Stripes 47–21 in the final.

Holmgren talked about his first All-Star Game during media availability after the game.

Holmgren said, “I thought it was good. I thought everybody out there was playing a good brand of basketball.” “It felt like, I guess you would say, a pick-up game, and when there’s that level of talent on the field, it’s always fun, it’s always good.”

He also talked about the ring he received for his All-Star selection, which was unexpected for Holmgren.

Holmgren said, “It was pretty cool. I didn’t know you could get an All-Star ring until I got it.” “So, it was pretty cool. It comes with a little box with a little video in it. It’s too bad, but I think I like our ring from last year a little more.”

The Thunder forward took a moment to appreciate the special career milestone of his first All-Star Game.

“I definitely tried to take a moment during pictures yesterday and then warming up and playing the game today and think what a great opportunity this is,” Holmgren said. “I felt like I was beautiful most of the time. Just taking it all in.”

Chet Holmgren on his All-Star leap with the Thunder

While fourth-year forward Jalen Williams made his All-Star case for the Thunder’s Chet Holmgren, most would agree that it was a no-brainer. Ahead of his first All-Star appearance on Sunday, Holmgren discussed the work he’s done leading to arguably the best season of his career.

“I would call that all work that’s not in the game,” Holmgren said. “It’s the preparation before games, the morning shoots, the work over the summer; all the stuff that no one sees – the rehab from injuries. If you didn’t do it, no one would know about it. But at the end of the day, once you get on the court, it’s right there in the air.”

Holmgren is averaging career bests in points per game (17.4), field-goal percentage (56%), and rebounds (8.7).

Phoenix Suns All-Star Devin Booker revealed that while the 3-Point Contest invite surprised him last weekend, he couldn’t escape the OG label from others, including first-time All-Star Chet Holmgren of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Booker, 29, was the elder statesman of Team USA stars, among his fifth selections at the star-studded event.

For this, seeing Booker on the same team as him came as a surprise For Holmgren.

“Is that Devin Booker? On the young team? He could stretch it out a few years,” Holmgren said.

76ers All-Star Tyrese Maxey gave Booker the same treatment.

“How are you, old man?” Maxey said, to which Booker resigned from being one of the older players on the All-Star Game team.

“I’m the old man here, huh?” Booker said. “That’s madness.”

Chet Holmgren: “Is that Devin Booker? On the young team? He could stretch it out a few years.”

Tyrese Maxi: “What’s up old man?”

Devin Booker couldn’t escape UNC jokes in USA Stars locker room

(via @NBAAllStar)
pic.twitter.com/mP5N3k0WpF

– ClutchPoints (@clutchpoints) 16 February 2026

In the end, Team USA Stars, including Chet Holmgren and Tyrese Maxey, defeated Team USA Stripes. Nevertheless, this was possibly the first time that Booker was the oldest player on his team.

Devin Booker hints at retirement from 3-point contest

Suns All-Star Devin Booker fell three points short of winning this year’s 3-Point Contest, losing in the final round as he missed his final three shots that could have crowned him champion. The Blazers’ Damian Lillard won with a final score of 29 to Booker’s 27, despite having the highest score in the final round (30).

According to Duane Rankin of AZ Central, after losing by two points, Booker talked about the 2026 3-Point Contest, which would potentially be the last contest he will participate in.

“It hurt a little bit. I wanted it so bad. I wish I was defending it in Phoenix, but if I get an invite it’ll probably be the last time next year. I’m looking forward to it,” Booker said, according to Duane Rankin of AZ Central, formerly of AZ Central, on Twitter.

Lillard, who missed a game due to his Achilles injury, brought the trophy back to Portland.

Ahead of his first All-Star appearance, the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren explained how he took his game to new heights during Mayday on Saturday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander supported Holmgren’s first All-Star selection, calling it a no-brainer. Gilgeous-Alexander watches Chet work during practice, but the Thunder starting forward says it’s important to work overtime when no one is watching.

For Holmgren, it’s the extra time he puts into improving his game to the best of his ability that has led to him becoming the All-Star forward he is today.

“I would call that all work that’s not in the game,” Holmgren said. “It’s the preparation before games, the morning shoots, the work over the summer; all the stuff that no one sees – the rehab from injuries. If you didn’t do it, no one would know about it. But at the end of the day, once you get on the court, it’s right there in the air.”

Holmgren is averaging career bests in points per game (17.4), field-goal percentage (56%), and rebounds (8.7).

Chet Holmgren reacts to his first All-Star selection

Thunder forward Chet Holmgren is grateful for his first All-Star selection. Before All-Star weekend, Holmgren reacted to Chet’s move to Los Angeles after his first All-Star selection.

“It means a lot. I have a lot of people I have to be grateful for – the help they’ve given me along the way. From family friends, coaches, old teammates, current teammates, the Thunder, the opportunity they gave me and the situation they put me in. I’m just forever grateful for that,” Holmgren said.

“I always say I would never play or give a chance to things of that nature, but that doesn’t mean there’s gratitude for it, and there’s no understanding of the seriousness of it. I’m extremely grateful, and I just feel like I have to keep going, and I have a lot of [further] To go.”

Holmgren will play for Team USA Stars along with Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards, Suns’ Devin Booker, Raptors’ Scottie Barnes, 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey, Pistons All-Star tandem Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren and Hawks’ Jalen Johnson.

俄克拉荷馬城——週四，俄克拉荷馬城雷霆隊全明星切特·霍姆格倫在 Paycom 中心談到了尼古拉·托皮奇 (Nikola Topic) 在周四以 110-93 輸給密爾沃基雄鹿隊的比賽中首次亮相的意義。雷霆隊主教練馬克·戴尼奧特對托皮克在 NBA 的第一場比賽做出了溫暖的回應，隨後霍姆格倫接受了媒體採訪，這位全明星前鋒也毫不猶豫。

作為一個也因傷錯過了整個新秀賽季的人，霍姆格倫澄清了他與 Topic 的挫折的比較是如何結束的，因為這位 2024 年第 12 順位新秀早在 10 月就被診斷出患有睾丸癌。經過三輪化療四個月後，托皮克在周四參加了他的第一場 NBA 比賽， 留下了深刻的印象 關於霍姆格倫。

「任何與癌症作鬥爭的人都在為自己的生命而戰。我永遠無法理解那是什麼樣的感覺。它只是說明了癌症的力量 [Topić]，以及他作為一個人的身份，」霍姆格倫說。「對他來說，讓周圍的每個人都感到沮喪、生悶氣、對世界生氣是非常合理的，因為他是個孩子，他不應該這樣。我們都很高興他能夠克服困難，重新回到籃球場。

「當他能夠穿著鞋子上場時，你會看到他臉上露出了燦爛的笑容。我認為他今晚打了一場非常好的比賽。今晚他本可以投進 100 次投籃，也可以投丟 100 次；這對他來說是一場精彩的比賽。能夠上場，獲得一些代表，現在，他可以向他們學習，我們也可以向他學習。」

切特·霍姆格倫 (Chet Holmgren) 對尼古拉·托皮奇 (Nikola Topić) 的 NBA 首秀表示由衷的回應：「任何與癌症作鬥爭的人都在為自己的生命而戰。我永遠無法理解那是什麼感覺。

它說明了 [Topić]，他是誰……他是個孩子，他不值得這樣” pic.twitter.com/U1KwVvr3JQ

— 約蘇埃‧帕文 (@Joe_Sway) 2026 年 2 月 13 日

切特·霍姆格倫讚揚雷霆新秀尼古拉

當切特·霍姆格倫和雷霆隊適應尼古拉·托皮克作為第二組織核心的方法時，霍姆格倫看到這位雷霆新秀從現在開始只會進步。托皮克在雷霆隊完成 NBA 首秀，這是他第一個 NBA 賽季邁出的重要一步。

「他是一名獨特的球員。我覺得在球隊中，他可能是傳球第一名的人，」霍姆格倫說。 「他真的試圖讓球員處於優勢地位，然後尋求第二得分。」當他在場上時，我們必須學會這一點，並學會和他一起打球。隨著我們和他一起變得更好，他也繼續變得更好，我認為這會非常好。

「但所有這些都是次要的。首先，我們很高興他恢復了健康，而且他還在場上，」霍姆格倫總結道。

在周四輸給公鹿隊的比賽中，霍姆格倫拿下兩雙（16分、13個籃板）和兩次蓋帽，帶領雷霆隊首發。替補出場的以賽亞喬拿下 17 分，其中包括 4 個三分球，領先雷霆隊得分。