Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has hit a speed bump in his breakout season.
The Thunder guard, who played in the first All-Star Game of his career last month, has been hampered by multiple injuries.
Gilgeous-Alexander's health issues have come at an inopportune time for Oklahoma City, which is fighting for a playoff spot in the Western Conference.
Here's everything we know about Gilgeous-Alexander's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.
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What is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's injury?
Gilgeous-Alexander sat out the Thunder's matchups with the Suns and Kings on Feb. 24 and 26, respectively, because of an abdominal strain and right ankle soreness.
There was a possibility that he would have been available to play against Sacramento on Feb. 28, but he entered health and safety protocols before the game.
SGA is the first Thunder player this season to enter health and safety protocols. https://t.co/jXMo8c3Soa
— Joe Mussatto (@joe_mussatto) February 28, 2023
How long will Shai Gilgeous-Alexander be out?
It is unclear exactly how long Gilgeous-Alexander will be sidelined, but he will "likely" miss at least the Thunder's March 1 contest against the Lakers, according to The Oklahoman's Joe Mussatto.
Before the 24-year-old entered health and safety protocols, Oklahoma City coach Mark Daigneault described him as "day-to-day."
Thunder schedule 2022-23
Here are Oklahoma City's next 10 games of the 2022-23 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| March 1 | vs. Lakers | 8 p.m. |
| March 3 | vs. Jazz | 8 p.m. |
| March 5 | vs. Jazz | 7 p.m. |
| March 7 | vs. Warriors | 8 p.m. |
| March 8 | at Suns | 9 p.m. |
| March 11 | at Pelicans | 8:30 p.m. |
| March 12 | at Spurs | 7 p.m. |
| March 14 | vs. Nets | 8 p.m. |
| March 16 | at Raptors | 7:30 p.m. |
| March 19 | vs. Suns | 3:30 p.m. |
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander career stats, highlights
- 20.5 points per game
- 4.5 rebounds per game
- 4.5 assists per game
- 1.2 steals per game
- 0.7 blocks per game
- 2.3 turnovers per game
- 32.5 minutes per game
- 48.1 percent shooting
- 34.6 percent 3-point shooting
- 84.0 percent free throw shooting
