This is a devastating development. The Thunder looked prime to win 60-plus games this season. A historic defense was anchored by Holmgren, who was speeding his way to his first All-Star berth this year. Now, that's all stopped to a sudden halt.

Two days after being eliminated from this season of Dancing With the Stars, Dwight Howard already pitched himself to return to the NBA, this time playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Howard last played in the NBA during the 2021-22 season for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren will miss at least eight to 10 weeks with a hip fracture, the team announced following Sunday's loss against the Golden State Warriors.