The NBA trade deadlineis drawing nearer and more teams are making game-changing moves to alter the NBA landscape heading into the playoffs. However, through all the hullabaloo, the most impactful event might have happened last night.
NBA insider Michael Scottoreportsthat reigning MVPShai Gilgeous-Alexanderof theOklahoma City Thundersuffered an abdominal strain duringlast night's gameagainst theOrlando Magic. He is expected to be out through at least the All-Star break.
SGA had been selected as an All-Star Game starter. 2026 would have marked his fourth consecutive All-Star Game appearance.
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When did SGA suffer his injury?
Gilgeous-Alexander suffered his abdominal injury during Oklahoma City's128-92win against the Magic on Feb. 3.
Despite the injury, SGA still managed 20 points and nine assists, extending his streak of consecutive 20-point games to 121 games. He played 28 minutes in the contest, scoring his final point with just over two minutes remaining in the game.
When will SGA return?
SGA will miss at least five games, and will be re-evaluated following the All-Star break. Oklahoma City's first game after the break will be on Feb. 20 at home against theBrooklyn Nets.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Shai Gilgeous-Alexanders injury update: Ab strain for Thunder star
