Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was upgraded to questionable earlier after shootaround and now he's been upgraded to available for their game against Atlanta Hawks. The superstar guard is a huge addition both for the Thunder and fantasy managers. Through five games so far, Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 24.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 6.6 assists, 2.6 steals, and 1.0 threes per game. With his return to the floor, Cason Wallace will move back to the bench squad, but should still see some minutes. Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins will likely see fewer minutes as well.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (knee) has been upgraded to questionable for Monday's game versus the Atlanta Hawks. Gilgeous-Alexander got some work in during morning shootaround, giving him a decent chance to be active for Monday's battle with Atlanta after Sunday's official injury report tagged him as out due to a left knee sprain. Even if the 25-year-old All-Star ultimately sits this one out, he would appear to be a good bet to return on Wednesday vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers. SGA's availability could come down to the wire as a game-time call based on pregame warmups, so he's shaping up as a leverageable risk/reward DFS choice with a later tip-off. Monday's environment features the slate's highest implied point total (241.5). First-round rookie Cason Wallace could draw the start if SGA is ruled out, but sixth man Isaiah Joe outscored him 16-13 from the bench in Friday's free-flowing 141-139 loss to the Golden State Warriors sans Shai.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (knee) won't play in Monday's clash with the Atlanta Hawks. The 25-year-old hyperextended his knee during Wednesday's loss to the Pelicans. As a result, he missed the in-season tournament game versus the Golden State Warriors on Friday night, with Cason Wallace taking his spot in the rotation. The rookie played well in his first career start, finishing with 13 points and shooting 6-for-10 from the field. Although Wallace is still unproven, he's done enough to warrant consideration from fantasy managers looking to fill a void in 12-team leagues and up.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (knee) is out for Friday's game versus the Golden State Warriors. Gilgeous-Alexander appeared to tweak his leg during Wednesday's narrow 110-106 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, and the Thunder are listing him with a left knee sprain. There's no indication yet that Shai is dealing with an extended absence, but it's worth noting how well in advance of Friday's tip-off he's being marked as out. The 25-year-old fantasy sensation has picked up right where he left off during his 2022-23 All-NBA campaign, piling up 24.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 6.6 assists, and 2.6 steals per night covering five games this year. Fantasy managers hope SGA can go on Monday versus the Atlanta Hawks. In the meantime, 2023 No. 10 overall pick Cason Wallace and the sharpshooting Isaiah Joe, who averaged 15.3 points and 2.8 threes in 13 games without SGA last year, should offer some short-term streaming value.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a team-high 20 points in Wednesday's loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. He added eight assists, five rebounds, and three steals. The 25-year-old scored at least 31 points in three of his last four games, so he wasn't as productive as usual. However, he hyperextended his knee in this one, meaning fantasy managers are more concerned about his health moving forward. Although head coach Mark Daigneault downplayed the injury while speaking to the media postgame, there's a chance SGA appears on the injury report leading up to Friday's showdown with the Warriors. Fortunately, Gilgeous-Alexander remained in Wednesday's contest after suffering the injury, so it may not be as bad as it could have been.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (knee) is ready to go for the season opener against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, according to head coach Mark Daigneault. Gilgeous-Alexander was held out of the preseason finale due to a knee contusion. However, it appears he was held out for precaution reasons and the rising star guard should be fine going forward. Fantasy managers can feel comfortable putting him in their lineups for the beginning of the regular season.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made his preseason debut on Thursday against the Detroit Pistons and didn't disappoint. The rising star finished with 12 points, three assists, two rebounds, three steals, and one block across 22 minutes. He also knocked down a three and went 5-for-6 from the free-throw line. Gilgeous-Alexander is primed to have another superstar-level season as he's ranked in the top half of the first round in many fantasy rankings. His teammates continue to improve, Chet Holmgren is returning, and Gilgeous-Alexander is fresh off of a great FIBA World Cup performance. Everything is cause for excitement surrounding his fantasy season.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (rest) will be taking the first preseason game off as he's just getting a rest day. The rising star played in the FIBA World Cup over the summer where he helped lead Canada to a bronze medal. There are no injury concerns right now, so any dynasty managers can breathe a sigh of relief. Gilgeous-Alexander is slated to remain a top fantasy asset this season ranking as high as top five on some boards. Look for him to go early in the first round in any fantasy format.

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.