Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News, Rumors, Updates - Oklahoma City Thunder

Green light to play Wednesday Gilgeous-Alexander (knee) is available for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Gilgeous-Alexander was a late addition to Wednesday's injury report due to right knee bursitis, but the reigning MVP has been cleared to play against Utah. He has opened the New Year averaging 25.3 points, 6.3 assists and 1.0 rebounds over 31.3 minutes per game across three outings, though he's shot just 39.7 percent from the field over that span.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander listed questionable tonight against the Utah Jazz | Sporting News The reigning MVP could sit out tonight's game with a right knee injury

JANUARY 7 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Downgraded to questionable Gilgeous-Alexander is questionable to face Utah on Wednesday due to right knee bursitis.

Impact Gilgeous-Alexander was a very late addition to the injury report, and that's usually a big concern in fantasy hoops. The severity of this issue is unclear, but it's possible the Thunder are simply eyeing a maintenance day here for their franchise player. If he's unable to play, the Thunder could lean heavily on Ajay Mitchell, Cason Wallace and Isaiah Joe.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Revealed Thunder GM Gave Him a Very Special Trophy After NBA Title The reigning NBA MVP accepted his SI Sportsperson of the Year award Tuesday night in Las Vegas.

JANUARY 7 • SI.COM

Defending champion Thunder figuring things out after 6-6 stretch follows 24-1 start

The Oklahoma City Thunder, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, started this season with a 24-1 record after winning the NBA title last season

JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

Scores 21 points in loss Gilgeous-Alexander amassed 21 points (7-21 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two rebounds, six assists and one block in 30 minutes during Monday's 124-97 loss to the Hornets.

Impact Gilgeous-Alexander scored 21 points for his 108th straight game with at least 20 points, the second-longest streak in NBA history. He ended up sitting out the fourth quarter due to the lopsided score, however, and the Thunder continue their cold spell -- this was their second straight loss and second home defeat of the season.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Utah visits Oklahoma City on 3-game road skid

Utah will aim to stop its three-game road skid when the Jazz visit Oklahoma City

JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Had Simple Message After Thunder's Surprising Loss to Hornets The Hornets blew out the Thunder in one of the most shocking upsets of the season.

JANUARY 6 • SI.COM

NBA-leading Thunder humbled in 124-97 home loss to struggling Hornets

Brandon Miller scored 28 points as the Charlotte Hornets stunned the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder 124-97 on Monday night

JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander emerging as MVP favorite in a way no one saw coming OKC Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is checking a box that sets him apart from the rest of the MVP field.

JANUARY 5 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Scores 25 points in loss Gilgeous-Alexander produced 25 points (8-22 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 8-9 FT) and six assists over 36 minutes during Sunday's 108-105 loss to the Suns.

Impact Gilgeous-Alexander struggled by his standards in Sunday's loss to the Suns, shooting just 36.4 percent from the field, his worst mark of the season. The reigning MVP also failed to record a rebound for the first time this season, and for the first time all year, has gone two straight games without a steal or a block. The 27-year-old superstar has still scored at least 25 points in five consecutive outings, averaging 30.2 points, 6.0 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 1.6 steals across 31.6 minutes per game over that span.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

"That's why JB is the MVP" – Brian Scalabrine questions whether Shai Gilgeous-Alexander could match Jaylen Brown without help Scal thinks JB is more valuable than SGA right now.

JANUARY 5 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Oklahoma City takes on Charlotte, looks for 4th straight home win

Oklahoma City will try to keep its three-game home win streak alive when the Thunder take on Charlotte

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Devin Booker hits a 3-pointer with 0.7 seconds left to lift Suns over NBA-best Thunder 108-105

Devin Booker hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 0.7 seconds remaining, Jordan Goodwin scored 26 points with a career-high eight 3-pointers and the Phoenix Suns beat the Oklahoma City...

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Predicted To Join Larry Bird, Bill Russell On Rare List Bleacher Report's Andy Bailey believes Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is on the path to back-to-back MVP trophies.

JANUARY 4 • NESN.COM

Drops 30 again Friday Gilgeous-Alexander chipped in 30 points (10-20 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 7-7 FT), one rebound and seven assists over 28 minutes during Friday's 131-94 victory over the Warriors.

Impact The Thunder rested their starters in the fourth quarter of the rout, otherwise Gilgeous-Alexander would have had an even bigger night. The 27-year-old superstar has scored at least 30 points in three straight contests, and he sits second in the NBA scoring race at 32.1 points per game, just behind Luka Doncic's 33.6 PPG.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Phoenix takes on Oklahoma City, seeks 4th straight home win

Phoenix is looking to continue its three-game home win streak with a victory over Oklahoma City

JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander may have already been gifted a path to NBA history As injuries continue to ravage the NBA's star talents, Oklahoma City Thunder cornerstone Shai Gilgeous-Alexander could be in line to make NB...

JANUARY 2 • THUNDEROUSINTENTIONS.COM

Monthly NBA Awards: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Brunson win honors for December See the Players, Rookies and Defensive Players of the Month for games played in December.

JANUARY 2 • NBA.COM

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named SI's 2025 Sportsperson of the Year Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who led the franchise to its first NBA championship, was named Sports Illustrated's Sportsperson of t...

JANUARY 2 • USATODAY.COM

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Is SI's 2025 Sportsperson of the Year The reigning NBA MVP has found the perfect home in Oklahoma City, where he’s leading the Thunder to unprecedented heights.

JANUARY 2 • SI.COM

Jaylen Brown, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander featured on Indiana Pacers' January schedule The Indiana Pacers are hoping to bounce back after losing 10 games to end the month of December. Things could look up for them in the month...

JANUARY 2 • SI.COM

Strikes for 30 in NYE win Gilgeous-Alexander produced 30 points (11-15 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-7 FT), two rebounds, six assists and four steals across 29 minutes during Wednesday's 124-95 win over Portland.

Impact The reigning MVP ended 2025 on a roll, scoring at least 30 points in six of his last eight games while averaging 31.1 points, 6.3 assists, 5.0 boards, 2.1 steals and 1.6 threes while shooting 57.1 percent from the floor. Gilgeous-Alexander continues to inch closer to what seemed like an unbreakable record not too long ago, and with 105 straight games of 20-plus points, he's on track to pass Wilt Chamberlain's all-time record of 126 games in a home tilt against the Bucks on Feb. 12.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Golden State faces Oklahoma City, seeks 4th straight home win

Golden State will try to keep its three-game home win streak alive when the Warriors take on Oklahoma City

JANUARY 1 • Associated Press

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30 points as Thunder top Trail Blazers 124-95

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points in three quarters and the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled past the Portland Trail Blazers 124-95 for their third straight win

JANUARY 1 • Associated Press

SHAI GILGEOUS-ALEXANDER NEWS

NEWS

BIO

STATS

VIDEOS

GAME LOG

INJURIES

Defending champion Thunder figuring things out after 6-6 stretch follows 24-1 start

Utah visits Oklahoma City on 3-game road skid

NBA-leading Thunder humbled in 124-97 home loss to struggling Hornets

Oklahoma City takes on Charlotte, looks for 4th straight home win

Devin Booker hits a 3-pointer with 0.7 seconds left to lift Suns over NBA-best Thunder 108-105

Phoenix takes on Oklahoma City, seeks 4th straight home win

Golden State faces Oklahoma City, seeks 4th straight home win

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30 points as Thunder top Trail Blazers 124-95