After the news came, Holmgren took to Instagram with a two-word message and a video montage. "I'm back," Holmgren wrote. Holmgren's initial injury timeline was 8 to 10 weeks, although it has taken him a little longer to be officially cleared to return to the floor.

Even though it was not a trade, the Oklahoma City Thunder made a big splash before the trade deadline. It was announced the morning of February 6 that Chet Holmgren would return and play the next game for the Thunder.