Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

CLEVELAND, OHIO - JANUARY 19: Guard Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks for a pass around guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Rocket Arena on January 19, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images The ...

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been hit as hard as any team in recent NBA history by the injury bug in the first week of the 2026 NBA season, recently losing Chet Holmgren for the foreseeable future with a knee issue. Holmgren joins Cason Wallace and Jalen Williams as long-term injury absences for the Thunder, […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at loss for words after Chet Holmgren injury adds to Thunder’s brutal pile-on appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The 2026-27 NBA regular season just started, but it has already become clear that injuries will impact the Most Valuable Player race.

As the Oklahoma City Thunder deal with injuries to both Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace that are expected to keep them out indefinitely, it wouldn't be shocking if the team made a big move to bolster the roster around Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander can create plenty of offense. The Thunder’s growing injury list makes it increasingly important that he doesn’t have to create all of it. That’s where Isaiah Hartenstein comes in. The veteran center’s passing and ability to operate in the middle of the floor could become more valuable as Oklahoma City adjusts without Jalen […] The post Thunder need Isaiah Hartenstein to do more than clean up the glass appeared first on Hoops Wire.

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - OCTOBER 26: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder handles the ball during the second half against the Phoenix Suns at Paycom Center on October 26, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joshua Gateley/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Dallas Mavericks (2-2) ho...

Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander already has two straight MVP awards. The Thunder’s injury report is giving him plenty of opportunities to demonstrate why. Oklahoma City improved to 4-0 with Monday’s win over the Suns, despite losing Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace to injuries that will sideline them for months. Chet Holmgren and Alex Caruso are also […] The post NBA Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cavs, Peyton Watson, Hawks appeared first on Hoops Wire.

PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 27: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder handles the ball while defended by Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns during the game during Round One Game Four on April 27, 2026 at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE...

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant has become the NBA’s active leader for consecutive regular-season games with at least 20 points after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Kawhi Leonard and Devin Booker each had lengthy streaks snapped within a span of five days. Durant extended his streak to nine games Monday night as Houston remained undefeated with a 120-110 […] The post Rockets star Kevin Durant is new 20-point streak leader after SGA, Kawhi Leonard, Devin Booker’s streaks were snapped within a week...

Despite several key role players leaving the team via trade in the offseason, the Oklahoma City Thunder were once again seen as one of the NBA championship favorites at the start of the season. The team returned two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and all-star-caliber forwards Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams. Plus, the team added former Michigan […] The post OKC thrived amid Jalen Williams’ injuries last season, but there’s a problem this time around appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Ajay Mitchell scored a career-high 30 points and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 26 as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Phoenix Suns 125-114 on Monday night at Paycom Center to remain unbeaten through four games. Mitchell shot 10-for-16 from the field and 9-for-10 from the free-throw line, adding five assists and a block in 25 minutes. […] The post Mitchell, Gilgeous-Alexander lead Thunder past Suns to stay unbeaten appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander believes Jalen Williams will return stronger after the Oklahoma City Thunder star suffered a serious-looking injury during Sunday’s 108-101 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Williams went down hard on a drive to the basket with 1:14 remaining and was taken off the court on a stretcher, with towels covering his left leg. […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander backs Jalen Williams to return stronger after injury appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Thunder guards Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace will both be sidelined indefinitely after undergoing surgery on their ankle and shoulder, respectively.

What a first week of the 2026-27 NBA season, and what an MVP race this is about to be. From Luka Doncic going for 52 points to Anthony Edwards’ 45 points on Opening Night to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Victor Wembanyama doing what they’re known for, this year’s race for the league’s illustrious award is truly […] The post ClutchPoints’ NBA MVP Mondays: Luka Doncic claims top spot after one week appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 108-101 on Sunday night at Paycom Center to remain undefeated at 3-0. Oklahoma City won its third consecutive game despite losing three players to injuries, including Jalen Williams late in the fourth quarter. Gilgeous-Alexander shot 13-of-26 from the field and […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 34 as Thunder beat Clippers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - OCTOBER 30: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder handles the ball in front of Bub Carrington #7 of the Washington Wizards during the first half at Paycom Center on October 30, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joshua Gateley/Getty Images) | Getty Images...

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's historic streak of 20-point games ended Thursday night when he finished with 17 in a 96-84 win over the Nuggets.

With the Thunder facing an extremely expensive roster next season, rival executives are watching closely to see who might become available, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN. He states that Oklahoma City is currently projected to have about $250MM in salary with a roughly $200MM luxury tax payment, but that doesn’t account for three potential […]

A pair of former MVPs matched up on Thursday as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder took on Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was not his usual efficient self, but the Oklahoma City Thunder still hacked out the win against the Denver Nuggets, 96-84, at Paycom Center on Thursday. Both teams did not shoot well, but the Thunder played better defense to survive the Nuggets despite Gilgeous-Alexander scoring only 17 points on 6-of-19 field goals, including […] The post Charles Barkley dubs Thunder ‘team to beat’ after disposing of Nuggets appeared first on ClutchPoints.