Instead of the flashy deal fans have fantasized about ala Cam Johnson, the Thunder will get their version of a mid-season acquisition with Chet Holmgren's return. Nearly three months after he suffered a hip fracture, the 22-year-old is set to return against the Toronto Raptors on Friday.

With the news coming that the Gonzaga product and All-Star-caliber player will be returning to the court, Holmgren send a two-word message on Instagram. "I'm back," the post reads, with Holmgren signing 'Chet #7' on the image.

Chet Holmgren is set to return to the Oklahoma City Thunder lineup Friday night for the first time since suffering a hip fracture in November, according to an ESPN report.

Just one game after playing in the Thunder's win over the Toronto Raptors, Holmgren has new injury news. The star center is out in the team's coming contest against the Memphis Grizzlies as the squad is on the second night of a back-to-back.

For the first time since preseason, the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled out their ideal starting lineup. Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein started together in their double-big lineup. It led to a blowout win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

After being sidelined for multiple months with a hip injury, Oklahoma City's Chet Holmgren says he has no restrictions just two games into his return.

Although he still hasn't been fully reintegrated into the OKC Thunder offense, Chet Holmgren's impact on winning has been tremendous since returning to the court.

I think every team could use an Aaron Wiggins. I don’t think there’s something out there he can’t do at a high level… It’s not unexpected from any