The NBA trade deadline is 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 Scotto reports that reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder suffered an abdominal strain during last night’s game against the Orlando Magic. He is expected to be out through at least the All-Star break.
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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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Giannis, Curry, Doncic highlight 2026 NBA All-Star Game starters
The NBA has announced its starters for the 2026 All-Star Game. Starters were selected through a fan vote (50% weight), and a survey of NBA players (25%) and a media panel (25%). Players were selected without regard for position. See the five starters from each conference.
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Giannis, Curry, Doncic highlight 2026 NBA All-Star Game starters
The NBA has announced its starters for the 2026 All-Star Game. Starters were selected through a fan vote (50% weight), and a survey of NBA players (25%) and a media panel (25%). Players were selected without regard for position. See the five starters from each conference.
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Giannis, Curry, Doncic highlight 2026 NBA All-Star Game starters
Eastern Conference Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons (second All-Star selection)
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Giannis, Curry, Doncic highlight 2026 NBA All-Star Game starters
Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks (third)
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Giannis, Curry, Doncic highlight 2026 NBA All-Star Game starters
Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia 76ers (second)
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Giannis, Curry, Doncic highlight 2026 NBA All-Star Game starters
Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics (fifth)
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Giannis, Curry, Doncic highlight 2026 NBA All-Star Game starters
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks (10th)
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Giannis, Curry, Doncic highlight 2026 NBA All-Star Game starters
Western Conference Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors (12th All-Star selection)
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Giannis, Curry, Doncic highlight 2026 NBA All-Star Game starters
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder (fourth)
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Giannis, Curry, Doncic highlight 2026 NBA All-Star Game starters
Luka Dončić, Los Angeles Lakers (sixth)
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Giannis, Curry, Doncic highlight 2026 NBA All-Star Game starters
Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs (second)
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Giannis, Curry, Doncic highlight 2026 NBA All-Star Game starters
Nikola Jokić, Denver Nuggets (eighth)
When did SGA suffer his injury?
Gilgeous-Alexander suffered his abdominal injury during Oklahoma City’s 128-92 win 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 the Brooklyn Nets.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Shai Gilgeous-Alexanders injury update: Ab strain for Thunder star
