The top player for the Okc Thunder would be suspended for the following…

The top player for the Okc Thunder would be suspended for the following:.

The OKC Thunder have ruled out Jalen Williams for their game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday. Josh Giddey and Chet Holmgren are available, though.

Williams will miss his third straight game due to a left hip strain.

The versatile forward’s anticipated return date has not been announced by the Thunder. Williams has been replaced in the starting lineup by rookie Cason Wallace.

Chet Holmgren, meanwhile, will maintain his flawless attendance record for the 2023–2024 campaign. In Oklahoma’s first 15 games, he has played.

Against the 76ers on Saturday, that pattern will persist. Fans of Oklahoma and the Thunder have been anticipating this day. Holmgren will be facing the current NBA MVP for the first time during this game.

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Late last month, Holmgren triumphed in his test against two-time MVP Nikola Jokic. The lanky rookie scored four rebounds and finished with 19 points.

But Jokic took care of everyone the thunder threw at him, even Holmgren. In a 128-95 rout, “The Joker” finished the game with 28 points, 14 rebounds, and five assists.

After the Thunder game, the Serbian said that Chet Holmgren could use a little “fat.” Unfortunately for Oklahoma, when he plays Joel Embiid on Saturday, the lanky rookie lacks that bulk.

Holmgren will not have Jalen Williams, who will have the difficult task of guarding one of the NBA’s most punishing inside operators, unlike the Denver game.

Josh Giddey is unquestionably in the spotlight. Although the Australian is not hurt, a lot of supporters are unsure about his ability to play.

Following the release of shocking claims that Giddey had an inappropriate relationship with a minor, the NBA decided to look into the matter further.

Regarding the league’s ruling, the OKC Thunder have not issued a statement, but head coach Mark Daigneault has been contacted. His reply was succinct and unimportant: