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• Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily host · Analysis · 8 h ago around the league

  The host says Chet Holmgren will have to contribute more on offense with Jalen Williams out.

  “Jalen Williams Suffers Devastating Injury + Miami Slides in Power Rankings” at 8:24 · listen ↗

  also reported by Locked On Thunder host

• Podcast Locked On Thunder · 3 points · 15 h ago
  • Rylan Stiles: The host would not say definitively that Jalen Williams' season is over, though he said it is clearly in jeopardy. He cited Chet Holmgren's earlier hip injury and February return as a precedent. at 3:24
  • Rylan Stiles: Early in the game OKC did not run its usual offense. It kept forcing the ball inside to Chet or Hartenstein against the undersized Clippers, and the host said this was an intentional game plan. at 23:07
  • Rylan Stiles: Example of offensive miscommunication: on a Shai–Chet pick and roll, Shai expected Chet to roll, Chet popped instead, and it was a turnover. at 24:12

  “Jalen Williams Suffers Season-Altering Injury in OKC Thunder Win vs. Clippers” · listen ↗

• Podcast Numbers on the Board host · Analysis · Oct 24 around the league

  Thunder are 2-0 (wins over the Spurs and Nuggets) with a four-center rotation: Chet, Hartenstein, Jaylin Williams and Mara.

  “20 Things We Have Learned So Far | Numbers On The Board” at 1:10:06 · listen ↗

• Podcast Hardwood Knocks host · Open question · Oct 24 around the league

  The hosts frame Chet Holmgren as taking the Wembanyama matchup as a personal vendetta, and ask whether OKC still sees Holmgren as a five.

  “The 2026-27 NBA Overreactions Draft!” at 7:54 · listen ↗

• Podcast KG Certified host · Report · Oct 24 around the league

  Early-season confrontation: De'Aaron Fox shoved down Chet Holmgren in the OKC-Spurs game.

  “Ant & LaMelo Look Dangerous, LeBron Takes On Embiid and KG Believes in Luka’s Lakers | KG CERTIFIED” at 54:23 · listen ↗

• Podcast The Mismatch host · Report · Oct 23 around the league

  The Nuggets led through the first half. Late, SGA hit big shots, Holmgren blocked a dunk by Christian Braun, and Caruso threw a lob to Jalen Williams in transition.

  “The Return of Loves and Loathes. Plus: A Historic Thursday Night.” at 11:06 · listen ↗

• Podcast Gil's Arena host · Report · Oct 23 around the league

  Thunder box score: Jalen Williams led with 21 points on 7-15 shooting, and Holmgren had 12 points, 17 rebounds and 4 blocks.

  “Sixers Erase A MASSIVE 29-Point Deficit, SGA Ends His Streak & Jaylen Brown Calls CAP On Tatum! Part 1” at 1:01:06 · listen ↗

• Podcast Get Up · 2 points · Oct 23
  • Chet Holmgren opened the season against Wembanyama and then Nikola Jokic, and has 24 rebounds and 8 blocks through two games. Wendy noted Holmgren was 'brutalized' by the Spurs in last year's Western Conference Finals. at 20:55
  • Wendy said OKC defends as a team with a strong big-man rotation rather than Holmgren alone. They held Wembanyama to 1 of 13 and Jokic to 5 of 19 in the win over Denver. at 21:20

  “Hour 2: Caleb Unstoppable, Bonjour Steelers Nation, The Revenge Run” · listen ↗

• Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily host · Analysis · Oct 23 around the league

  Hosts gave Jokic's on-off as minus 28 and said the Nuggets were eight points better with him off the court. They credit OKC's multiple bigs, Hartenstein, Aday Mara and Chet Holmgren, for bothering him.

  “The Thunder Are Inevitable + Philly Trusts the Process” at 5:59 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Thunder · 5 points · Oct 23
  • Mark Daigneault (reported): Derek Parker paraphrases Mark Daigneault's postgame presser: he called the Chet block into the Jalen Williams slam a massive play. at 25:44
  • Derek Parker: Derek Parker believes the nine offensive rebounds are a career high for Holmgren. He also notes some missed easy shots. at 27:44
  • Derek Parker: Derek Parker says Holmgren was incredible in Game 1 against the Spurs and maybe better in Game 2. He says Holmgren looks like a Defensive Player of the Year candidate and that the offseason noise around him has faded. at 27:33
  • The host says the show's hot take is trending toward coming true: the Thunder will have three All-NBA players, if the expected progression continues. at 28:35
  • Jaylin Williams came off the bench with 7 rebounds, battled Jokic, had a back-door assist to Alex Caruso, hit a catch-and-shoot three and threw a full-court pass to Holmgren. at 30:07

  “SGA 20 Point Streak ENDS | OKC Thunder Hold Nikola Jokic in Check in Win” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On NBA host · Analysis · Oct 23 around the league

  A host or guest, likely David Ramil, said OKC forced Jokic into outside shots and limited him at the rim with the combined size of Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein and Aday Mara.

  “GAME NIGHT: How the Philadelphia 76ers Won Their Fans Over in a 29-Point Comeback” at 24:02 · listen ↗

• Story ESPN · Article · Oct 23

  Thunder overcome SGA's shooting woes to beat Nuggets 96-84 in home opener

  source ↗

• Podcast The Herd with Colin Cowherd · 2 points · Oct 22
  • Chet Holmgren won the matchup with and outplayed Victor Wembanyama after being embarrassed by him last year. The Thunder looked awesome. at 26:19
  • unspecified ('they') (reported): The host recalled hearing ('i think they said') that Chet Holmgren put on weight this offseason, and that it was only two pounds. He sees his frame as an ongoing issue. at 26:41

  “What's Wright - NBA Opening Night REACTION, Caleb Williams vs. Drake Maye, Chiefs-Seahawks MASSIVE game” · listen ↗

• Podcast Gil's Arena host · Analysis · Oct 22 around the league

  In response, Haywood (inferred) said OKC now has three seven-footers who can play: Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein and Mara, whom they just drafted Aday Mara. He said OKC can play Chet–Hartenstein or Chet–Mara double-big lineups and normally starts Chet with Hartenstein.

  “Luka's Snowtime Lakers COOK GSW, Ant-Man & Lamelo WENT CRAZY vs MIA & AD Goes VINTAGE In D.C.! Part 1” at 38:16 · listen ↗

• Podcast The Zach Lowe Show · 2 points · Oct 22
  • Zach Lowe: OKC put Chet Holmgren on Wembanyama from the start, a change from last year's conference finals. Wembanyama had what Lowe calls probably the worst offensive game of his career. at 15:08
  • Zach Lowe: Holmgren played some center against the Spurs, a look OKC almost entirely avoided last year. Lowe thinks he scored 14. at 15:54

  “Opening Night Overreactions, Alarming Trends, Hot Takes, and More!” · listen ↗

• Podcast Justin Martinez, Locked On Thunder · Prediction · Oct 22

  Justin said Chet looked like he is due for a big year, based on his opener. He is working on a story about Chet's offseason.

  “How OKC Thunder Can IMPROVE After Season Opening Win | Are Nuggets Still Contenders” at 32:21 · listen ↗

• Podcast Gil's Arena · 2 points · Oct 22
  • The Thunder came in with a healthy squad and a big rookie addition. Danny says adding Aday Mara made them deeper at center: when Holmgren sits there is another big behind him, unlike the Spurs when Wembanyama sits. at 3:53
  • In the second quarter, Fox threw Holmgren to the ground and was given a flagrant one. Technicals followed. The hosts' list of who got them is muddled: "all three Williamses" on the Thunder, and separately Wembanyama, Jalen Williams, "the good Jalen Williams" and Kenrich Williams. at 47:09

  “Bron's Sixers SPOIL Knicks Ring Night, SGA Humbles Wemby & PG's Celtics Debut Sets The Arena Off! Part 2” · listen ↗

• Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily host · Analysis · Oct 22 around the league

  The Thunder have the bodies to throw at Wembanyama: Holmgren, Mara and Isaiah Hartenstein.

  “Wolves Make a Big Statement in Miami + Luka’s Showtime Era Begins” at 29:06 · listen ↗

• Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily host · Report · Oct 21 around the league

  The host said Chet Holmgren 'took 1-3' and overall had a solid game. Andrew credited him with progress against Wembanyama ('Wimby').

  “BIG NBA Questions: Slam N Jam LIVE!” at 8:20 · listen ↗

• Podcast Get Up host · Report · Oct 21 around the league

  The Thunder–Spurs opener in San Antonio had an early scuffle between Fox and Chet Holmgren. The hosts note these teams met in the Western Conference Finals.

  “Hour 2: Sixers Surprise, Dallas Dysfunction, Da Bear Necessities” at 24:19 · listen ↗

• Podcast Get Up host · Report · Oct 21 around the league

  In a rematch of the conference finals, Fox and Chet Holmgren got into an altercation. There were three technicals, one of them on Wembanyama.

  “Hour 1: King Spoils Rings, 4th and Whoa, Sacre Bleus” at 27:56 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Thunder · 2 points · Oct 21
  • Chet Holmgren played excellently and bounced back against San Antonio after a loud offseason. at 2:59
  • There were extracurriculars when Chet was thrown to the ground. The host read this as the Thunder trying to impose their will after the Spurs had been the aggressor in past matchups. at 6:04

  “What OKC Thunder's BIG WIN vs. Spurs Means | Aday Mara's Strong Debut | Ajay Mitchell Struggles” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On NBA · 2 points · Oct 21
  • Ryland Stiles (reported): Ryland Stiles' 'seeing red' theory: when matched up with Chet Holmgren, Wembanyama stopped processing the game and tried to attack Holmgren, who welcomed the challenge. at 14:15
  • A host said Chet Holmgren was more physical with Wembanyama, and Aday Mara, described as seven-foot-three, also played about 12-13 minutes against him, so Wemby never got a break. at 16:22

  “Biggest Opening Night Takeaways: 76ers Impress, Thunder Statement, Celtics Collapse” · listen ↗

• Podcast Gil's Arena · 9 points · Oct 21
  • In that Game 7, Chet Holmgren had 4 points and 4 rebounds on only two field-goal attempts in nearly 33 minutes. Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 22 points. at 20:34
  • Chet Holmgren (quoted): Holmgren told Chris Mannix (Sports Illustrated) that he dealt with the series loss by disassociating from the emotions, and that it took him a couple of weeks to stop feeling it was all for nothing. at 20:50
  • Chet Holmgren (quoted): Asked whether Wembanyama takes their rivalry personally, Holmgren answered 'that's a question for him.' at 21:17
  • A host says Holmgren is at most OKC's third option and really a role player, getting about 8 to 10 shots a game, while Wembanyama gets 20 to 25. He argues that makes the comparison unfair. at 22:08
  • Holmgren weighed 213 pounds last season and now weighs 215. The hosts say a two-pound gain is not enough. at 24:07
  • According to the hosts, Holmgren averaged 17 and 8 on 55% shooting in the regular season. His field-goal attempts fell from 12 per game in the playoff series before the Spurs to 7 per game in the seven-game Spurs series. The phrasing 'Him and Jokic' is unclear. at 39:50
  • Boogie's view (from turn-taking, he is answering Gil) is that Holmgren should take on Wembanyama through effort, rebounding, physical defense and maybe a hard foul, not by demanding more shots. at 38:55
  • A host speculates that OKC drafted a big man as possible pressure on or replacement for Holmgren, and mentions contract issues over the next couple of seasons. The player drafted is not named. at 37:52
  • A host predicts the Thunder won't get past San Antonio unless Holmgren improves. at 44:30

  “KD Claps Back At Mat Ishbia, PG Finds His LOVE Again In Boston & SGA's MVP THREE-PEAT Chase! Part 2” · listen ↗

• Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily · 2 points · Oct 21
  • Host view: Chet Holmgren did a good job defending Wembanyama, especially early, and looked more like himself than in their last meeting. at 10:17
  • Chet Holmgren didn't take many more shots than usual, but he competed. The speaker wants to see more, judged through the regular-season Spurs matchups. at 54:52

  “What we learned from a chaotic NBA Opening Night” · listen ↗

• Podcast Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · 3 points · Oct 21 partly checked episode
  • Chet Holmgren had 14 points, seven rebounds and four blocks and was the primary defender on Victor Wembanyama. McMahon called the performance more impressive than the box score. at 42:08
  • Brian Windhorst: The Thunder used several bigs and wings on Wembanyama: Hartenstein, Holmgren, a little Alex Caruso, Aday Mara and Jalen Williams. at 44:12
  • De'Aaron Fox threw Chet Holmgren to the ground, which set off a scuffle. Thunder players reacted, and it ended three technicals to one. Wembanyama shoved Fox aside and got into the face of a player heard as Jalen Williams. name not confirmed at 47:01

  “Full Opening Night Reaction - What Stars Made Major Statements?” · listen ↗

• Story ESPN · Article · Oct 21

  Thunder win chippy opener vs. Spurs, throw support behind Chet Holmgren

  source ↗

• Podcast Hardwood Knocks host · Analysis · Oct 21 around the league

  A host sees Aday Mara as having strong preseason film. His playing time is a question given Hartenstein and Chet.

  “2026-27 NBA Awards Predictions AND Wild Card Picks” at 40:57 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On NBA · 2 points · Oct 21
  • Kukiel described Chet Holmgren and Wembanyama pointing at each other after turnovers. He framed it as the two teams clearly disliking each other. at 6:09
  • John said Chet Holmgren's four blocks were an important early statement, since Wembanyama outplayed him last postseason. He called this important for OKC's season. at 6:42

  “Thunder SWAT Down Spurs, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren Make Opening STATEMENT” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Thunder · 4 points · Oct 21
  • Holmgren guarded Wembanyama and did well; the host says Wembanyama went 1-for-13 with 12 free-throw attempts. The host calls the defense a team effort and says this supports the show's 'seeing red' theory. at 6:14
  • Holmgren took a corner catch-and-shoot three (missed) that the host says he would not have taken last year. The host thinks he was not unusually aggressive, just playing his normal role. at 28:57
  • After De'Aaron Fox tackled Holmgren, OKC players came over first: Jaylin Williams, J. Dub (Jalen Williams), and Kenrich Williams. name not confirmed at 3:26
  • Chet Holmgren (reported): The host says Holmgren once again sidestepped the Wembanyama rivalry question publicly earlier this week. at 6:03

  “OKC Thunder BOUNCE BACK vs. Spurs | SGA is the BEST IN THE WORLD | Chet Holmgren GETS OFF THE MAT” · listen ↗

• Podcast First Take · Analysis · Oct 20 around the league

  Perkins says Chet Holmgren went missing in last year's Thunder-Spurs Game 7 and that Wembanyama dominated him. He calls Holmgren OKC's most important piece and says he has concerns about that matchup.

  “Hour 1: Which team is the biggest threat to a Knicks Repeat?” at 19:04 · listen ↗

• Podcast Numbers on the Board host · Analysis · Oct 20 around the league

  A host lists OKC's main rotation as Shai, Jalen Williams, Chet, Hartenstein, Cason Wallace, Caruso, Ajay Mitchell and Jared McCain. The hosts also note the roster is thin on wings.

  “The NBA Is Back! + We Draft Potential First Time All-Stars | Numbers On The Board” at 49:16 · listen ↗

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