Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to be re-evaluated after All-Star break due to abdominal strain
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The Oklahoma City Thunder easily defeated the Orlando Magic on Tuesday, but the win came with a potentially significant cost. Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sustained an abdominal injury during the contest, and will be out at least through the All-Star break due to the issue, per ESPN's Shams Charania. 

The severity of the injury is not known at the moment. The team plans to re-evaluate Gilgeous-Alexander after the break, meaning he'll miss — at minimum — five games before a possible return.

Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sustained an abdominal strain and will be re-evaluated following the All-Star break.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 4, 2026

It's unclear when Gilgeous-Alexander sustained the injury. The 27-year-old turned in a strong performance during the Thunder's 128-92 win over the Magic on Tuesday, scoring 20 points and dishing out nine assists in nearly 28 minutes on the court. 

This story will be updated.



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