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Holmgren recorded 31 points (8-12 FG, 6-8 3Pt, 9-10 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist, three steals and one block over 27 minutes during the Thunder's 117-100 win over the Hawks on Saturday.

Holmgren got off to a hot start with 14 points in the first quarter before closing things out with eight more points in the fourth. He led the Thunder in scoring for the first time this season and has logged a double-double and at least two steals in back-to-back games. Holmgren has opened the 2025-26 regular season connecting on 56.1 percent of his field-goal attempts while averaging 24.7 points, 10.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.7 steals over 35.0 minutes per game.

Holmgren (hand) started the second half of Saturday's game against the Hawks, per the broadcast.

Holmgren exited to the locker room in the second quarter after appearing to hurt his hand on a block attempt. However, he's back on the floor and should be good to go for the remainder of the game.

Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Clippers.

Williams is still recovering from arthroscopic surgery on his left knee he underwent in March and has yet to make his season debut. His next opportunity to play will come in Monday's game against the Lakers.

Holmgren exited to the locker room after sustaining an apparent hand injury in the second quarter of Saturday's game against the Hawks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Holmgren attempted to block a dunk but seemingly ended up hurting his hand before exiting to the locker room. If the 23-year-old is unable to return, Aaron Wiggins, Brooks Barnhizer and Jaylin Williams are candidates for a bump in minutes the rest of the way.

Hayes (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Kings, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.

Hayes is in danger of missing his second straight game due to left knee soreness. If the big man is ultimately ruled out, Jarred Vanderbilt and Christian Koloko are candidates for an uptick in playing time.

Jackson won't start in Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.

With James Wiseman joining the starting five, Jackson will retreat to the bench. The 23-year-old center logged just eight minutes in Thursday's season-opening double-overtime loss to the Thunder, posting zero points (0-2 FG) and one rebound.

Wiseman will start in Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.

After not seeing the court in Thursday's season-opening double-overtime loss to the Thunder, Wiseman will join the starting five. As a result, Isaiah Jackson will come off the bench.

Kornet (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Nets, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

Kornet will miss the front end of San Antonio's back-to-back set due to a sprained left ankle, and his next opportunity to play will come Monday against the Raptors. With the big man joining Kelly Olynyk (heel) on the sideline, Bismack Biyombo is likely to see a bump in minutes behind Victor Wembanyama.

Gafford (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Raptors.

Gafford is likely to miss his third consecutive game to start the season due to a sprained right ankle. If the big man remains sidelined, Dereck Lively and Dwight Powell are candidates for a bump in minutes.

Porzingis (illness) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Thunder.

Porzingis continues to battle an illness, keeping him sidelined for a second straight game. The team will likely turn to Onyeka Okongwu, Mouhamed Gueye and Asa Newell to help shoulder the load in a shorthanded frontcourt that also won't have Zaccharie Risacher (ankle) and Jalen Johnson (ankle).