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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

27-Year-Old GuardG
Oklahoma City Thunder
Questionable
Injury Ankle
Est. Return 1/11/2026
2025 Stats
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31.9
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4.4
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6.4
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1.4
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0.7
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Gilgeous-Alexander won the scoring title, MVP and Finals MVP while leading the Thunder to their first title in 2024-25, joining a list of NBA legends that includes Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Shaquille O'Neal. Oklahoma City wasted no time signing Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams to long-term extensions this summer, locking in their championship core for years to come. After struggling to stay healthy early in his career, Gilgeous-Alexander has missed only 13 regular-season games over the last two seasons. He has improved steadily in each of his first seven seasons, with three-point shooting his current primary focus. In 2024-25, he set career highs in three-point attempts (5.7) and makes (2.1) per game, shooting 37.5 percent from deep. Gilgeous-Alexander is one of the most efficient scorers of this generation, shooting at least 51 percent from the field and 87 percent from the charity stripe in three straight seasons. He's no slouch defensively either, totaling at least 2.5 stocks in each of those campaigns. During that stretch, SGA has finished as a top-three player in eight-category leagues each year. While Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama have higher upside than SGA, the reigning MVP is one of the safest bets in all of fantasy sports. Read Past Outlooks
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Overall
Height 6'5"
Weight 195
DOB 7/12/1998
College Kentucky
Drafted 1st Rd, #11 in 2018
Signed a four-year, $285 million contract extension with the Thunder in July of 2025.
Personal Bio/PreCareer Summary

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was born in 1998 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is the son of Charmaine Gilgeous and Vaughn Alexander. Vaughn coached Shai when Shai was young. Charmaine is a former track star who competed for Antigua and Barbuda at the 1992 Summer Olympics. Shai played at three different high schools. He began in Hamilton, Ontario at St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School before switching to Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School. He then transferred to Hamilton Heights Christian Academy in Chattanooga, Tennessee for his junior and senior years. His cousin is fellow NBA player Nickeil Alexander-Walker. Follow SGA on Twitter (@shaiglalex) and Instagram (@shai). Gilgeous-Alexander played one season with the University of Kentucky. For the 2017-18 season, he appeared in 37 games with 24 starts. The guard averaged 14.4 points, 4.1 boards, 5.1 assists and 1.7 steals. Gilgeous-Alexander shot well, converting 48.5 percent from the field, 40.4 percent from behind the arc and 81.7 percent from the charity stripe. He also led the Wildcats in assists, steals and three-point shooting. He was one of only three freshmen in Kentucky history to record 61 or more steals. The Canadian was named to both the All-SEC Freshman Team and All-SEC Second Team and earned the 2018 SEC Tournament MVP award. Gilgeous-Alexander is one of four NBA players to emerge from the 2017-18 Kentucky roster after being selected at No. 11 overall in the 2018 NBA Draft by Charlotte (then traded to the Clippers the same day).

Ruled out for Friday
GOklahoma City Thunder
Ankle
January 8, 2026
Gilgeous-Alexander will not suit up for Friday's game in Memphis due to an ankle sprain, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Chet Holmgren (shins), Isaiah Hartenstein (soleus), Cason Wallace (toe) and Jaylin Williams (heel) will join Gilgeous-Alexander on the inactive list for Thursday's game, so Jalen Williams will be very busy on offense, and Ajay Mitchell could see a lot of minutes and shots falling his way. For now, Gilgeous-Alexander should be considered questionable for Sunday's matchup with Miami.
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This section compares his stats with all players from the previous three seasons (minimum 200 minutes played)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
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True Shooting %
66.8%
 
Effective Field Goal %
59.8%
 
3-Point Attempt Rate
25.3%
 
Free Throw Rate
46.1%
 
Offensive Rebound %
1.5%
 
Defensive Rebound %
12.6%
 
Total Rebound %
7.3%
 
Assist %
33.1%
 
Steal %
1.8%
 
Block %
2.1%
 
Turnover %
5.9%
 
Usage %
33.4%
 
Fantasy Points Per Game
51.2
 
Fantasy Points Per Minute
1.5
 
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Gilgeous-Alexander is the driving force behind a Thunder team that exceeded expectations in 2023-24, finishing with the best record in the Western Conference (57-25). After taking fifth in MVP voting the previous season, SGA finished as last year's runner-up. While he did not set a high in points per game (30.1), he averaged highs in assists (6.2), steals (2.0) and field-goal percentage (53.5%) and notably led the league in total steals (150) and made free throws (567). For the second straight year, the guard was the fourth-ranked eight-category player in per-game value, truly establishing himself as an elite fantasy asset. Though OKC lost to Dallas in the Western Conference Finals, the Thunder are clearly on the upswing and are a legitimate contender. Notably, the team traded Josh Giddey for Alex Caruso and added Isaiah Hartenstein in free agency this summer. There's only so much more usage SGA can handle, so Giddey's departure will likely benefit other players on the roster, like Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace. Ultimately, there's no reason to believe Gilgeous-Alexander won't be worthy of a high-first-round pick again in almost all fantasy leagues.
It was a breakout 2022-23 season for Gilgeous-Alexander, who was a third-round selection in most fantasy leagues. The stellar guard ended up producing the third-best fantasy season in eight-cat total production and earning an All-NBA First Team selection. SGA had the seventh-highest usage (32.8%) in the league, increasing his effectiveness by shooting fewer threes and focusing on crafty paint scoring, which led to a career-high 10.9 free-throw attempts per game. The increased offensive load didn't detract from his defensive effort, as he still averaged 1.6 steals and 1.0 blocks. As far as the team context around him, playmakers Josh Giddey and Jalen Williams should continue making strides, while center Chet Holmgren is being added to the mix. That could result in fewer touches for SGA, but he should remain the team's clear No. 1 option after averaging 31.4 points, 5.5 assists and 4.8 rebounds on 51/35/91 shooting. The guard is still a worthy first-round selection, but there's a good chance he reached his ceiling last year.
Last season, Gilgeous-Alexander provided stellar all-around averages of 24.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 5.9 assists. 1.3 steals and 1.6 three-pointers per game. His shooting percentage declined from the season prior, but it still wasn't bad at 45.3 percent, and he also shot 81.0 percent from the charity stripe. Even his 30.8 percent usage rate was the highest mark of his career. The problem was that he only played in 56 games. Over the last two seasons, he's combined to play 91 games. Some of his absences have been because of legitimate injuries, but others were likely the Thunder using "injuries" as an excuse to sit their star player and improve their draft positioning. Will they change those ways this season, especially with Chet Holmgren set to miss his entire rookie campaign? Given the prize jewel that is Victor Wembanyama on the horizon for the 2023 Draft, it wouldn't be a surprise to see the Thunder again try to lose as many games as possible. With that in mind, Gilgeous-Alexander could continue to be a risky fantasy option.
Gilgeous-Alexander appeared in just 35 games last season, as a foot injury kept him out from late-March onward. However, he was excellent when he played. The third-year guard ranked 32nd in per-game fantasy production behind 23.7 points, 5.9 assists, 4.7 rebounds and 1.5 combined steals-plus-blocks. And despite being a high-usage player for an awful team, Gilgeous-Alexander managed to be efficient, with shooting splits of 51/42/81. After being drafted 11th in 2018, the 23-year-old has developed into one of the most promising two-way guard prospects in the league. Last season, he truly demonstrated his ability as a three-level scorer. In addition to his great three-point shooting, Gilgeous-Alexander made 49 percent of his floaters and shot 61 percent at the rim. His length and athleticism make him difficult to guard, as evidenced by his 6.5 free-throw attempts per game. He also drew a non-shooting foul on 3.4 percent of OKC's plays -- in the 95th percentile for point guards. At this point, the biggest step will be developing into a better playmaker and increasing his shot volume, perhaps at the cost of some efficiency. Given the state of the Thunder as a rebuilding team, fantasy managers should have no concerns about the guard's usage. He'll continue to be the unquestioned No. 1 option and has potential to build upon his numbers. Optimistic managers can justify taking Gilgeous-Alexander as high as the late second round.
Gilgeous-Alexander had a strong sophomore campaign, gaining some All-Star buzz amidst the Thunder's unexpected success. Shifting from point guard to shooting guard, Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 19.0 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.2 threes and 1.8 combined steals-plus-blocks in 34.7 minutes. He also racked up nine double-doubles and one triple-double, including his monster effort against the Timberwolves (20 points, 20 rebounds, 10 assists and one block in 36 minutes). With Oklahoma City transitioning into a full-scale rebuild, SGA should be the focal point of the team's offense. That could mean the 22-year-old will transition into a bigger role as a ball-handler and possibly shift back to point guard. If that's the case, Gilgeous-Alexander should see his assist numbers rise, and his scoring could increase, as well. There's not much of a sample with SGA on the court alone from last season, as he played just 36 total minutes with Chris Paul, Danilo Gallinari and Dennis Schroder on the bench -- averaging 23.8 points, 9.9 rebounds and 8.9 assists. Those numbers probably aren't perfectly indicative of what will happen this season, but the increased usage is practically certain. With that in mind, Gilgeous-Alexander should be a popular target come draft day in most fantasy leagues.
The Kentucky product had a much more productive rookie year than anticipated with the Clippers, and his role is likely to grow with the Thunder. Gilgeous-Alexander was traded to Oklahoma City in the offseason as part of the Paul George deal, and he's slated to be the Thunder's starting two-guard for the upcoming season. He averaged 10.8 points, 3.3 assists, 2.8 boards and 1.2 steals as a rookie, logging 26.5 minutes per night and appearing in all 82 regular-season games. He looked more comfortable as the season went on, finding his rhythm within the offense and making solid contributions in the playoffs, including a career-high 25 points against Golden State on April 21. He shot a respectable field goal percentage (47.6) and three-point percentage (36.7) in his first season, and he should be afforded more shots per game with OKC. Though he'll likely start the season at shooting guard opposite Chris Paul in the backcourt, Paul's continuing inability to stay healthy may thrust Gilgeous-Alexander into the point guard role at some point, which would increase his value. Expect the second-year guard to take on a prominent role with the rebuilding Thunder, making him an interesting late-round selection in standard fantasy formats.
Gilgeous-Alexander played just one year of college ball at Kentucky, but showed plenty of upside as an all-around prospect and averaged 14.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.7 steals across 33.7 minutes. He's an underrated shooter after knocking down 48.5 percent of his field goal attempts and 40.4 percent of his three-pointers, while he's also got very good size for the point guard position. Gilgeous-Alexander stands 6-foot-6 and has a seven-foot wingspan, which should give him the ability to matchup with a handful of different positions on the defensive side of the ball. Considering the fact that he was selected with the 11th overall pick of the 2018 NBA Draft, Gilgeous-Alexander will likely be expected to contribute right away, though he'll be stuck in a bit of a logjam at the point guard position. The Clippers dealt Austin Rivers to the Wizards this offseason, but still have the likes of Patrick Beverley and Milos Teodosic in the fold, as well as fellow first-round pick Jerome Robinson. For that reason, Gilgeous-Alexander may be stuck with minutes in the teens to open the season while being mentored by Beverley. The 20-year-old rookie has plenty of room to develop and does need to add some weight, so a bench role could be beneficial in the long run.
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Comes up clutch vs. Utah
GOklahoma City Thunder
January 7, 2026
Gilgeous-Alexander logged 46 points (14-26 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 17-19 FT), six assists, six rebounds, one steal and one block over 42 minutes during the Thunder's 129-125 overtime win over the Jazz on Wednesday.
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Green light to play Wednesday
GOklahoma City Thunder
January 7, 2026
Gilgeous-Alexander (knee) is available for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.
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Downgraded to questionable
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Knee
January 7, 2026
Gilgeous-Alexander is questionable to face Utah on Wednesday due to right knee bursitis.
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Scores 21 points in loss
GOklahoma City Thunder
January 6, 2026
Gilgeous-Alexander amassed 21 points (7-21 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two rebounds, six assists and one block in 30 minutes during Monday's 124-97 loss to the Hornets.
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Scores 25 points in loss
GOklahoma City Thunder
January 5, 2026
Gilgeous-Alexander produced 25 points (8-22 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 8-9 FT) and six assists over 36 minutes during Sunday's 108-105 loss to the Suns.
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Named West Player of the Month
GOklahoma City Thunder
January 2, 2026
Gilgeous-Alexander was named the Western Conference Player of the Month for December.
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Gilgeous-Alexander had quite the month, leading the Thunder to a 9-4 record. During that stretch, the guard averaged 31.4 points and 6.1 assists while shooting 59.4 percent from the field. Other nominees included Deni Avdija, Shaedon Sharpe, Stephen Curry, Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Austin Reaves, Kevin Durant, Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle, Cooper Flagg, De'Aaron Fox, Keyonte George, Nikola Jokic and Kawhi Leonard.
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