Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault says guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quadriceps) didn't participate in the morning shootaround but got treatment and remains questionable for Tuesday's contest against the Philadelphia 76ers. Although it isn't an encouraging sign, it sounds like Gilgeous-Alexander's game status with a right quadriceps contusion could come down to the wire. Tuesday is the first leg of OKC's back-to-back, with the first-place Boston Celtics looming on Wednesday, so the Thunder could opt to sit fantasy's No. 1 overall nine-category league player on one half or the other. Josh Giddey would handle the majority of the ball-handling duties as an ascending fantasy asset if SGA can't play, and he's got the makings of a late-season league winner with averages of 22.8 points on 63.9% shooting from the field, 9.0 rebounds, 7.4 assists, and 2.4 triples through his past five games.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quad) has been tagged as questionable ahead of the Tuesday night matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. The MVP candidate returned from a two-game absence on Sunday and hit the game-winning shot against the New York Knicks. After that win, the Thunder clinched a playoff spot and now will be competing for playoff positioning as they're tied for the number-one spot with the Denver Nuggets. He likely won't push it to play in this game if he's not fully healthy, so if he watches from the sidelines, Cason Wallace, Luguentz Dort, and Josh Giddey will all see added minutes.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quadriceps) will return from a two-game absence on Sunday against the Knicks. The return of OKC's MVP candidate will push Cason Wallace back to the bench. Wallace had a pair of inconsistent performances as Gilgeous-Alexander's replacement in the first unit. Josh Giddey's usage went through the roof in the last couple of games, and he'll have to adjust to being more without the ball again. However, Giddey also had some momentum playing next to Gilgeous-Alexander, so he could still play a crucial role in Sunday's big game.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quadriceps) will miss a second consecutive contest on Friday versus Phoenix. He's been downgraded from doubtful to out, and the team considers Gilgeous-Alexander day-to-day. Cason Wallace picked up his 10th start of the season when Gilgeous-Alexander dropped out of the lineup on Wednesday versus Houston. The rookie had a quiet outing in the role, with Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins playing much better off the bench. Gilgeous-Alexander's absence also boosts the fantasy value of Josh Giddey, who had one of the best performances of the season against the Rockets with 31 points, seven rebounds, and four assists.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quadriceps) is doubtful ahead of Friday's showdown with the Suns. He injured his right quad during a recent game against the Utah Jazz but played through it. However, he finally missed a game, sitting out Wednesday's overtime loss to the Houston Rockets. Cason Wallace got the start in his place. Yet, Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe, combining for 33 points against Houston, will remain popular DFS options if Gilgeous-Alexander is ruled out. OKC is currently the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference playoff picture, so SGH might also sit out a portion of the Thunder's upcoming five-game road trip, which starts on Sunday in New York.