Otega Oweh

G · Oklahoma City ThunderWaived by OKC Oct 24, 2026

6′4″ · 217 lb · Age 23

Achilles · RightPreseason · vs IND

Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Recovery progress

Diagnosis (completed)—
Surgery (current)Oct 14
Rehab (upcoming)
Practice (upcoming)
Return (upcoming)

Otega Oweh, G for the Oklahoma City Thunder, tore his Achilles on Oct 13, 2026 in a preseason game vs the Indiana Pacers. Current stage: Surgery (updated Oct 14, 2026).

Achilles

Achilles tear · 2026-27 season · Oct 13, 2026

Right Achilles

Season / game: 2026-27
Phase: Preseason
Opponent: vs Indiana Pacers
Side: Right
Source: nba.com

Rookie guard (No. 41 pick in the 2026 draft, two-way contract). Hurt in the Thunder's preseason game against the Indiana Pacers; the team put the date at Oct. 13 (Hoops Rumors says Oct. 12). Surgery on Oct. 14 repaired the ruptured right Achilles and ended his season. The Thunder waived him on Oct. 24, so the team shown is his last team.

Recovery timeline

Current stage: Surgery

Oct 14, 2026 · Surgery
Successful surgery on ruptured Achilles
Procedure by Dr. Martin O'Malley at the Hospital for Special Surgery; out for the rest of 2026-27.
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