The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit a snag with injuries just as the All-Star break wraps up. Key players Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams are sidelined, with Gilgeous-Alexander nursing a calf strain that kept him out of the All-Star festivities, while Williams is dealing with a re-aggravated hamstring injury from a recent clash against the Phoenix Suns.
According to a report from Siegel on X, formerly Twitter, "Thunder say Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdominal strain) and Ajay Mitchell (abdominal strain/left ankle sprain) will be both be re-evaluated in approximately one week. Jalen Williams (right hamstring strain) will be re-evaluated in approximately two weeks."
The Thunder started the season with one of the hottest streaks in NBA history but have cooled off, notably struggling against the San Antonio Spurs, losing four out of five matchups.
On the brighter side, Oklahoma City made a strategic move at the trade deadline by bringing in Jared McCain from the Philadelphia 76ers without losing any players from their roster. McCain's presence will be crucial as the Thunder navigate this challenging stretch without their top stars.
Fans can catch the Thunder back in action on Friday evening when they face the Brooklyn Nets at home, with tipoff scheduled for 8:00 pm ET. Keep an eye on McCain, who is expected to play a significant role in the upcoming games.