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Chet Holmgren injury status and update ahead of Kings' game against Oklahoma City Thunder

By Mat Issa

Apr 9, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) reacts as he is defended by Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (10) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Apr 9, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) reacts as he is defended by Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (10) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images / Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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The Sacramento Kings (8-9) are losers of three in a row, and now they are faced with the tall task of playing against the Oklahoma City Thunder, who are 12-4 and second in the Western Conference.

But the Thunder are dealing with some injuries. Who are they missing? Who will be playing? And what about for us? Who will the Kings have available? In this article, we give the full injury report ahead of tonight's game.

Sacramento Kings Injury Report

For the last few weeks, the Kings have had some pretty poor injury luck.However, over the last two games, they have gotten most of their reinforcements back. Domantas Sabonis and DeMar DeRozan (who missed time with back injuries) have both played over 35 minutes in each of the last two games (against the Los Angeles Clippers and Brooklyn Nets).

The main piece they still haven't gotten back is Malik Monk. A few weeks ago against the Phoenix Suns, Monk sprained his ankle and has been out since – missing his last seven games (of which the team has gone 2-5).

In yesterday's game against the Nets, Monk was listed as questionable before ultimately being ruled out. That means he's getting closer and closer to returning to the floor. His status is worth monitoring for this game, and at the very least, he should be back by the end of the week.

Outside of Monk, the team will continue to be without Mason Jones (hamstring), Isaiah Crawford (ankle), and their 2024 first round pick, Devin Carter (shoulder).

Oklahoma City Injury Report

The injury bug is hitting the Thunder much harder. For them, the biggest name on the injury report is Chet Holmgren (hip). He will not play in this game and will likely be out for another 6-to-8 weeks.

Outside of Holmgren, the Thunder will also be missing Alex Caruso (hip), Ousmane Dieng (finger), Jaylin Williams (hamstring), and Nikola Topic (ACL).

The one player to watch for them on the injury report is Isaiah Joe. He is currently listed as questionable with a calf injury, which means there is roughly a 50/50 shot that he plays tonight.

After the Kings' game against the Thunder, they will travel to Minnesota to play the Timberwolves on Wednesday, November 27.

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