Thunder Announce Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News on Tuesday

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Gavin Groe | Last updated Nov 25, 2025 6:50 PM ET

The Oklahoma City Thunder still look like the team to beat in the NBA. Fresh off winning the 2025 NBA title, the Thunder remain as dominant as ever with point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the way.

Last year’s league MVP is once again a frontrunner to take home the award, and he continues to be the focal point of the offense. His ability to score efficiently from all three levels while creating for teammates makes him one of the toughest guards to defend in the league.

Through Gilgeous-Alexander’s first 18 games of the season, he has posted 32.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 6.6 assists while shooting 54.3% from the field, 41.2% from three-point range and 89.8% from the free-throw line.

It is especially impressive given Oklahoma City’s 17-1 record, with most games decided early, leaving Gilgeous-Alexander to post those numbers despite rarely playing in the fourth quarter.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2)© Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

As the Thunder prepare for Wednesday’s NBA Cup matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Gilgeous-Alexander has received a change in his status. Oklahoma City announced its official injury report for the game, and for the first time all season, his name appeared on the list.

Fortunately, it was not due to any physical setback, but rather because he is dealing with an illness. He was officially listed as questionable, leaving his availability uncertain heading into a marquee matchup (h/t Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman).

Here’s the injury report for OKC’s NBA Cup game against Minnesota tomorrow:

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is listed as questionable with an illness. Kenrich Williams is available to make his season debut. pic.twitter.com/LRG5yI0aJR
— Justin Martinez (@Justintohoops) November 25, 2025

Gilgeous-Alexander’s journey to superstardom has been remarkable. Originally drafted 11th overall by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2018 NBA Draft, he was traded to Oklahoma City after just one season.

Over the past seven years, he has grown into the face of the Thunder and one of the league’s elite guards. His rise has been marked by three All-Star selections, three All-NBA honors and a scoring title in 2024–25, capped by leading Oklahoma City to the 2025 NBA championship. That success helped secure his four-year, $285 million contract extension in July, the richest annual salary in NBA history, underscoring his value to the franchise.

As the Thunder look to defend their crown, his illness will continue to be monitored. If he is unable to go on Wednesday, his next chance to suit up would come Friday against the Phoenix Suns.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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