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.
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