OKC superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander out through All-Star break

Oklahoma City Thunder leader Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will not be on the court until after the All-Star break because of an abdominal strain, the franchise revealed today.

The problem will keep the reigning MVP out for at least 5 matches, starting with today’s game vs. the San Antonio Spurs away from home. Shai will also miss the All-Star Game.

OKC shared that their star will be reevaluated after the break.

The Thunder superstar had been uncertain for yesterday’s 128-92 victory against the Magic after Shai was listed as questionable with a right index finger sprain and illness. Despite that, Gilgeous-Alexander played and helped with 20 points and 9 assists for the triumph.

Shai extended his series of matches with at least 20 points to 121 but was close to ending it as he notched his 20^th point from the free throw line with only 2 minutes until the end of the match.

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He is within 5 to even Wilt Chamberlain’s record of 126 consecutive matches with at least 20 points, as Gilgeous-Alexander will try to tie and beat this record when he returns after the All-Star Game.

🚨 BREAKING: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander suffered an abdominal strain against the Orlando Magic and is out indefinitely 😳

He will be re-evaluated following the All-Star break, and won't take his place in the All Star game. pic.twitter.com/XURoOH6F1R

— Basketball Forever (@bballforever_) February 4, 2026