However, Wiggins will shift back to his usual bench role Thursday with Holmgren back in action.

If you get lucky enough to do that, expect to be met by Alex Caruso or Cason Wallace — both high-end defenders in their own right. If you catch another lucky break and get a clear lane to the basket,

After playing in 10 games, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren missed 39 regular-season games this season due to his pelvic bone injury. Holmgren is slowly getting reacclimated back into the Thunder’s starting lineup.

I think every team could use an Aaron Wiggins. I don’t think there’s something out there he can’t do at a high level… It’s not unexpected from any

It's been a small sample size, but Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein could be just what the Thunder need to take the next leap.

Wiggins is not in the Thunder's starting lineup against the Pelicans on Monday, Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic reports. Despite his strong play as of late, Wiggins will be replaced in the starting lineup by Chet Holmgren (rest).

Instead of vacationing on the beach, Holmgren utilized the All-Star break for a pseudo-training camp. He's already sick of time off as he spent the equivalent of an offseason rehabbing his hip fracture. A solid three-day workout helped him get back into better game shape for OKC's stretch run.