Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander believes the FIBA World Cup tournament helped him to prepare for the new NBA season. "I think this whole tournament will help me be ready for the next season," Gilgeous-Alexander told George Efkarpides of EuroHoops after helping Canada win its first-ever medal at the tournament. "I'll be in shape, I've played basketball, so it won't be as much of an adjustment next season." Toronto's Dennis Schroder won the tournament MVP award after helping Germany to win gold, but Gilgeous-Alexander also showed great form and was a good candidate for the award after averaging 24.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 6.4 assists. He had a huge campaign last season in the NBA, and the pressure will be on Gilgeous-Alexander to keep up the performance levels or even improve. It looks like he has gained a nice amount of momentum from the World Cup.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recorded a 30-point double-double in the bronze medal game at the World Cup against Team USA, helping Canada earn its first-ever medal in the competition. The Thunder star scored 31 points on 11-for-20 shooting and dished out 12 assists in a 127-118 overtime victory. He also had six rebounds and committed only one turnover in 40 minutes of action. Gilgeous-Alexander was one of the best players at the tournament and finished the action with three 30-point efforts in the final four games. He averaged 24.5 points in total with 6.4 rebounds and 6.4 assists in 32.1 minutes.

Team Canada guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander propelled the team to an 88-85 win over Spain on Sunday. The rising star ended the game with 30 points on 7-for-12 shooting while adding seven assists, four rebounds, three steals, and knocking down 14 of his 16 free throw attempts. Gilgeous-Alexander has now scored 23 or more points in four of his five games during the 2023 FIBA World Cup. He and Team Canada have been a force to be reckoned with as they head into the knockout stages of the tournament.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander turned in a very good two-way performance for Team Canada as they came from behind to beat Germany on Sunday. In the overtime comeback, the star Canadian guard finished with 25 points, eight rebounds, and six steals. He's been a menace on the defensive end throughout their exhibition games while contributing in huge ways on offense. Gilgeous-Alexander and Team Canada will take on Spain in their next exhibition matchup.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put together a super-productive performance for Canada against New Zealand on Saturday, tallying 26 points and six steals with three assists and a block in just 20 minutes of action. Gilgeous-Alexander started off hot with 11 first-quarter points and eventually led the team to a 107-76 victory. Canada started its pre-World Cup schedule with an 86-81 loss to Germany, where Gilgeous-Alexander struggled and shot only 2-for-10 from the field for an eight-point effort in 22 minutes. The Thunder guard bounced back in a big way and similar efforts are expected from him at the World Cup. The 25-year-old looks set to be one of the stars of the show at the tournament, and Gilgeous-Alexander should build up some nice momentum ahead of the new NBA campaign.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander couldn't wheel his team into the 2023 NBA playoffs, shooting only 5-for-19 from the field in Friday's 120-95 loss to Minnesota. He still led the squad with 22 points, and Gilgeous-Alexander's all-around work was very impressive, as he finished with seven rebounds, three assists, one steal and three blocks, but the team managed to be competitive only in the first quarter. Gilgeous-Alexander's performance was likely also impacted by an injury, as he took an inadvertent elbow to the face from Rudy Gobert early in the second half. It was a disappointing finish to the campaign, but Gilgeous-Alexander had a spectacular year, and as a player who turns just 25 in the offseason, he can definitely get even better.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led all scorers in yet another game as he and Josh Giddey took the game over to grab the upset victory over the New Orleans Pelicans and keep their playoff hopes alive. The 24-year-old registered 32 points, five rebounds, three assists, three steals, and one block while shooting 11-for-22 overall, 2-for-5 from three, and 8-for-8 from the line. Gilgeous-Alexander turned in an outstanding season and he's not slowing down in higher-pressure situations. His next test will come against the Minnesota Timberwolves who are struggling on both sides of the ball.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the team in scoring as they grabbed another important win over the Utah Jazz to stay in the playoff race. While they remain half of a game above the Mavericks, Gilgeous-Alexander collected 22 points, seven rebounds, seven assists, and one steal while shooting 7-for-19 overall. The 24-year-old has turned in a stellar season so far as he's ranked third in nine-category leagues for per-game value. He's also been in the top five for points per game all season long.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander rolled to a game-high 39 points on Friday against Indiana but couldn't lead the team to victory. The Pacers dominated the fourth quarter and pushed OKC to 10th in the Western Conference with a 121-117 win. Gilgeous-Alexander showcased exemplary shooting at the free-throw line, sinking all of his 17 shots, and finished 11-for-22 overall from the field, adding nine rebounds and four assists to his tally with one steal and one block. It's been a massive season for Gilgeous-Alexander, but it's possible that his great play isn't enough for the Thunder to even make the play-in tournament.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (ankle) was originally listed as out for Friday's contest against the Indiana Pacers, but he has since been upgraded to questionable. The upgrade is a good sign, but it seems like there are some more steps they have to go through to activate him for the game. Fantasy managers will want to check back for updates right up until the game, but maybe keep Isaiah Joe on the back burner just in case Gilgeous-Alexander doesn't play again.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. This marks the third game in a row that Gilgeous-Alexander will miss due to a left ankle sprain. The Thunder do have a chance at the playoffs, so the hope is that Gilgeous-Alexander can return soon. Isaiah Joe should remain in the starting five with Gilgeous-Alexander sidelined. Joe is a decent streaming option after a recent 33-point performance.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (ankle) will miss a second consecutive game with a left ankle sprain. Right now, the star combo guard is still considered day-to-day, but there's a strong possibility that he misses more than these two games that he was ruled out for. In the team's contest on Tuesday night, Isaiah Joe stepped into the starting role and scored 33 points. He'll likely remain in that starting role against a weaker Pistons team.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (ankle) has been listed as out on Tuesday against the Charlotte Hornets. With the team a half-game ahead of the Dallas Mavericks for the last play-in spot in the West, this isn't the best time for their undisputed best player to miss some time. The good part is that the Hornets are hurting with a barebones roster right now. Isaiah Joe should be a solid streaming option with Gilgeous-Alexander on the sidelines.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Charlotte. OKC is scratching and clawing to remain in the postseason conversation. However, if anyone had to pick a game to miss, this would be the one, considering Charlotte is easily one of the worst teams in the NBA. That said, if SGA can't suit up, Josh Giddey will handle things at the point while potentially enjoying a bump in fantasy production. At the same time, Jalen Williams and Luguentz Dort should see more scoring opportunities.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander did everything he could during Thursday's loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. He finished with 30 points, four rebounds, and three assists in 27 minutes on Thursday. The Thunder had Gilgeous-Alexander on the bench to begin the fourth quarter as they continue to be cautious with their star guard. The team has a key matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday. Possibly, the team was trying to save Gilgeous-Alexander for that game because Thursday was a blowout anyway. Although, the last time Gilgeous-Alexander played in back-to-back set was in February. He might end up sitting out on Friday, which could mean increased minutes for Isaiah Joe and a bigger role for Josh Giddey.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander eased his way to a 40-point outing against the Suns on Sunday, shooting 12-for-24 from the field in a 124-120 win. He was also extremely busy at the free-throw line, hitting 16-for-19. Gilgeous-Alexander reached the 40-point mark for the sixth time this season, adding five rebounds and four assists to his stat line with one steal and three turnovers in 35 minutes. The 24-year-old has had a superb campaign, but he's found a way to elevate his game even further since the All-Star break, shooting close to 53 percent and averaging 35.6 points.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led all scorers once again in a game that didn't seem to be in doubt for the Toronto Raptors. The electric 24-year-old finished the game with 29 points, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals on 12-for-19 shooting overall and 4-for-5 from the line. Gilgeous-Alexander has been able to score with the best of them, so it's a good thing that fantasy results don't depend on the Thunder's results. He remains in the top three for nine-category leagues as well.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander now has 33 30-point games this season and is currently on a streak of five in a row after their easy win over the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday. He finished with a game-high 35 points on 12-for-24 shooting and added seven rebounds, four assists, one steal, and a single made three. Gilgeous-Alexander would possibly hear his name in MVP discussions if the Thunder were higher in the standings. He's ranked third in nine-category leagues at the moment in terms of per game value.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdomen) won't play on Sunday versus San Antonio. SGH scored 35 points in 37 minutes on Saturday against the New Orleans Pelicans. However, he'll get the night off, likely moving Isaiah Joe into the starting lineup. Joe has averaged 15.6 points and shot 43.6% from deep in seven starts this season, so needy category managers should look in his direction. At the same time, Joe will be a popular DFS option, even if he comes in from off the bench.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has now posted back-to-back 30-point games since returning from injury. The 24-year-old ended the nine-point win with 33 points, three rebounds, six assists, and two steals on 14-for-24 shooting overall and 2-for-5 from beyond the arc. If it wasn't for the fact that the Thunder are the 11th seed in the West, Gilgeous-Alexander would probably get more MVP hype. In per-game value for nine-category leagues, he remains in the top three across the league.