Shai Gilgeous-Alexander returns to OKC’s injury report ahead of Bulls matchup
After Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gave a positive answer to the journalists after his first two games back from an abdominal injury, he was ruled out for Tuesday’s match against Chicago Bulls. Gilgeous-Alexander will miss the first game of the Thunder’s back-to-back, which ends against the New York Knicks on Wednesday. He will most likely return to take over the Knicks.
Starting center Isaiah Hartenstein joins Gilgeous-Alexander’s name on the Thunder’s injury report as the players have been ruled out for Tuesday’s match. Hartenstein returned from a calf injury on Friday. Both Thunder players missed overtime in Friday’s 127-121 win over the Denver Nuggets and will miss Tuesday’s game against the Bulls with injuries.
Jaylen Williams (right hamstring), Ajay Mitchell (abdominal strain; left ankle) and Branden Carlson (lower back strain) remain out, while Nikola Topic is on assignment with the Thunder’s G League affiliate, Oklahoma City Blue.
Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 30 points on 12-of-20 shooting, five assists, four rebounds and four steals in Sunday’s 100-87 win over the Dallas Mavericks.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander injury update after Thunder win
It was difficult for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to watch the Thunder compete against the Nuggets in overtime without him on Friday, though the defending champions wrapped up the victory. Fortunately for Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder beat the Mavericks in regulation, cruising to a 13-point victory on the road.
After the win, a reporter asked Gilgeous-Alexander how his body felt after playing in the first two games since returning from an abdominal injury.
“Good,” Gilgeous-Alexander replied. “I stepped it up in practice leading up to the games that I knew I was coming back for. The guys that helped me in practice did a pretty good job of getting their legs ready to play. So, I feel pretty good. Cardio-wise, I don’t feel like I’ve missed a beat.”
The Thunder improved to 47-15.
2026-03-03 00:33:00
