Otega Oweh Suffers Season-Ending Torn Achilles in Preseason

Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Otega Oweh suffered a devastating, season-ending torn Achilles tendon during a preseason overtime game against the Indiana Pacers. The 41st overall pick sustained the injury on a non-contact play while attempting to explode off his right foot. Oweh has already undergone successful surgery to repair the tendon and will miss the entire 2026-27 NBA season as he begins his grueling rehabilitation process.