Shai Gilgeous-Alexander out through All-Star break with ab injury
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Jon Hoefling, USA TODAYFebruary 4, 2026 at 9:23 PM
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander out through All-Star break with ab injury
The NBA trade deadline is drawing nearer and more teams are making game-changing moves to alter the NBA landscape heading into the playoffs. However, through all the hullabaloo, the most impactful event might have happened last night.
NBA insider Michael Scotto reports that reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder suffered an abdominal strain during last night's game against the Orlando Magic. He is expected to be out through at least the All-Star break.
SGA had been selected as an All-Star Game starter. 2026 would have marked his fourth consecutive All-Star Game appearance.
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Gilgeous-Alexander suffered his abdominal injury during Oklahoma City's 128-92 win against the Magic on Feb. 3.
Despite the injury, SGA still managed 20 points and nine assists, extending his streak of consecutive 20-point games to 121 games. He played 28 minutes in the contest, scoring his final point with just over two minutes remaining in the game.
When will SGA return?
SGA will miss at least five games, and will be re-evaluated following the All-Star break. Oklahoma City's first game after the break will be on Feb. 20 at home against the Brooklyn Nets.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Shai Gilgeous-Alexanders injury update: Ab strain for Thunder star
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