Former Kentucky guard Otega Oweh will miss the entire 2026-27 NBA season after suffering a torn Achilles tendon in a recent preseason game.
Oweh went down with non-contact leg injury on Tuesday night.
Last night, the Thunder announced that Oweh had suffered a torn Achilles.
Thunder PR:
Otega Oweh has sustained a torn Achilles tendon. He had surgery for it today. He will miss the 2026-27 season https://t.co/LoaPufoZue
— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) October 15, 2026
Here’s a look at when the injury occurred:
Otega Oweh with a scary non-contact injury in overtime, vs. the Pacers. He remained on the floor and was eventually carried off it with the help of Isaiah Hartenstein and Jaylin Williams.
The camera focuses on Tyrese Haliburton after that
With a replay.The 41st overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft
— MrBuckBuck (@MrBuckBuckNBA) October 14, 2026
