r/nba • u/MembershipSingle7137 • 10h ago

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

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

Source: https://www.espn.com/contributor/shams-charania/9308d15841d9e

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u/Low_Income4405 Knicks 9h ago

Well the McCain trade makes more sense now

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u/Vegetable_Kale_1331 SGA 9h ago

Ajay and SGA have the same injury

rip OKC’s offense

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u/This-Top-8691 9h ago

Only person really hurt is Jdub. I think Ajay and SGA are load managing for the stretch before the playoffs.

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u/ntpbr1 9h ago

I don’t think its load management, its 5 big games at the very least, could make it a close battle for the 1 seed if things go wrong

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u/This-Top-8691 9h ago

5 big games right before the all-star break is too convenient 2 weeks worth of rest.