Thunder forward Chet Holmgren is expected to be sidelined until early February, at the earliest, as he recovers from a hip fracture.

If any Thunder player -- or any player in the league -- is suited to attack the rehab needed to get back on the hardwood quickly and in good form, it's Holmgren. He missed his entire rookie season with a foot injury, yet was stellar in his first season playing.

The Oklahoma City Thunder said Friday that Chet Holmgren continues to make progress in his recovery from a pelvic fracture and will be reevaluated in three to five weeks.

Chet Holmgren is continuing to progress in his return to play protocol and will be re-evaluated in approximately three to five weeks. Per Thunder Chet Holmgren is continuing to progress in his return to play protocol and will be re-evaluated in approximately 3-5 weeks.

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren is making progress in his return from a hip fracture and will be re-evaluated in three to five weeks.