Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Not playing Saturday
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Gilgeous-Alexander is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason game against the Pacers due to rest-related reasons.
The 2025 NBA MVP won't play Saturday due to rest, as the Thunder aren't likely to push him too much with the regular season right around the corner. Gilgeous-Alexander's next chance to play will come against the Bucks on Tuesday in the Thunder's penultimate preseason tune-up before Opening Night on Oct. 21 against the Rockets.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Posts 16 points in preseason win
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Gilgeous-Alexander produced 16 points (7-9 FG, 2-2 3Pt), five assists, one rebound, one steal and one blocked shot in 20 minutes during Thursday's 122-116 preseason win over the Hornets.
The 2024-25 NBA MVP wasted no time getting involved Thursday, finishing up with an accurate night from the floor. Paycom Center was packed to the gills to witness the team's home premiere, but Gilgeous-Alexander was one of only three first-string stars to appear. Chet Holmgren (shoulder) and Jalen Williams (wrist) may take most of the preseason off. Gilgeous-Alexander may not have his team at full strength to begin the season, but Alex Caruso will be an apt fill-in if Williams sits.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Will play Thursday
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Gilgeous-Alexander (rest) will play in Thursday's preseason game against the Hornets, Rylan Stiles of SI.com reports.
After missing the first two preseason games for his squad, Gilgeous-Alexander will return to the floor. Like most locked-in starters around the league, the reigning NBA MVP will likely play limited minutes during this game and for the rest of the preseason.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Ruled out for Monday
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Gilgeous-Alexander (rest) will remain on the sidelines for Monday's preseason matinee against the Mavericks, Nick Gallo of the Thunder's official site reports.
Oklahoma City's MVP has yet to make his preseason debut, but that's nothing out of the norm for a superstar early in the preseason. Perhaps he'll get out there for Thursday's game against the Hornets. Isaiah Joe and Cason Wallace figure to see a lot of shots falling their way with SGA unavailable.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Won't play Sunday
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Gilgeous-Alexander (rest) won't play in Sunday's preseason game against the Hornets, Nick Gallo of the Thunder's official site reports.
Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Luguentz Dort, Cason Wallace, Alex Caruso, Isaiah Hartenstein and Ajay Mitchell (ankle) will all take a seat for the first half of a back-to-back preseason set for the Thunder. SGA's next chance to suit up will come Monday in Dallas.
