On Friday, the Thunder announced that rookie guard Ajay Mitchell had surgery to address a turf toe strain and will be re-evaluated in 10-12 weeks. Over the past few weeks, Mitchell had emerged as a key part of the Thunder’s rotation and was a strong candidate to make an All-Rookie team.

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 suffered a blow when they announced on Friday that Ajay Mitchell underwent turf toe surgery. He'll be re-evaluated in 10-to-12 weeks. This means the two-way rookie is done for most of the regular season with a faint chance of an April return.