When the Oklahoma City Thunder face off against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center Monday evening, they will do so without their most exciting player.
According to Thunder coach Mark Daigneault, No. 6 overall pick Josh Giddey is out for the season dealing with hip soreness, but is “making good progress.”
Now, Giddey will have the opportunity to rehab with the expectation of returning to full health before the start of next season.
Giddey, 19, has looked promising in his first NBA campaign. He averaged 12.