Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Injury Status Update for April 9th, 2026
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Thunder has been ruled out and will not play today. Shai was previously listed as Available before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 13th game Shai has missed this season.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Season Averages
Shai's absence leaves a significant hole in the Thunder rotation. Across 67 games this season, he's averaging 31.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 6.6 assists per game while playing 33.2 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33.2 | 31.2 | 4.3 | 6.6 | 19.4 |
Thunder Performance With & Without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
The numbers tell a clear story about Shai's value to the Thunder. With Shai in the lineup this season, the team is 55-12. Without him, they've gone 8-4. The Thunder's net rating is 7.1 points worse per 100 possessions when Shai plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (115.9 vs 118.1), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 55-12 | 8-4 | — |
| Off Rating | 118.1 | 115.9 | -2.3 |
| Def Rating | 105.2 | 110.0 | +4.8 |
| Net Rating | 12.9 | 5.8 | -7.1 |
| PPG | 120.0 | 115.2 | -4.8 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?
When Shai sits, other Thunder players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Cason Wallace, Jalen Williams and Isaiah Joe stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Shai has been out this season, Cason Wallace has averaged 6.5 more points per game, 5.6 additional field goal attempts and 3.1 more assists.
PPG: +6.5 | FGA: +5.6 | APG: +3.1
When Shai has been out this season, Jalen Williams has averaged 9.6 more points per game and 3.4 additional field goal attempts.
PPG: +9.6 | FGA: +3.4
When Shai has been out this season, Isaiah Joe has averaged 4.1 more points per game and 5.5 extra minutes.
PPG: +4.1 | MPG: +5.5
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Betting Trends
For bettors, Shai's absence has historically had a measurable impact on the Thunder's lines and related player props. Here are the most notable trends when Shai has been out this season:
💰 Betting Trends (without Gilgeous-Alexander) Chet Holmgren PTS UNDER: 8-1 (+6.8u, 18.6 / -118 avg. line) Chet Holmgren 3PM UNDER: 8-1 (+5.7u, 1.5 / -176 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Thunder @ Nuggets - April 10, 2026 Oklahoma City Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Out) Isaiah Hartenstein (Out) Chet Holmgren (Out) Jalen Williams (Out) Denver Nuggets: Aaron Gordon (Questionable) Nikola Jokic (Questionable) Jamal Murray (Questionable)
We'll continue to monitor Shai's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Thunder.