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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. (Image via AP)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will not play for the Oklahoma City Thunder against the Golden State Warriors on March 7, 2026. The guard remains out as the team continues to manage an abdominal strain.The injury has kept him out since early February. Gilgeous-Alexander has missed several games during that period, including matchups against the Chicago Bulls and New York Knicks. Oklahoma City has not provided a timeline for his return.
Oklahoma City Thunder lead the West while Warriors chase play-in spot
The Oklahoma City Thunder enter the game with a 49-15 record and hold the top spot in the Western Conference. The team has also been strong at home this season and ranks among the league’s best defensive units.
Golden State arrives with a 31-30 record and sits eighth in the conference standings. The Warriors are trying to stay in the play-in race while dealing with multiple injuries. Brandin Podziemski has taken on a larger role and has averaged 14.1 points over his last 20 games. Jonathan Kuminga and Trayce Jackson-Davis are also expected to see increased minutes.The game will be played at Paycom Center and will be broadcast nationally on ABC.
Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.
Abdominal strain keeps Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sidelined
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander first dealt with the abdominal strain during a game against the Orlando Magic in early February. The injury forced him to miss time before and after the All-Star break.Earlier in the season, he was averaging 33.6 points per game. He briefly returned after the break but played limited minutes and has since remained out. As of March 7, he has missed at least seven straight games while the Thunder focus on his recovery.
OKC Thunder injury report vs Warriors (March 7, 2026)
Oklahoma City Thunder have several players listed out for the game. With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams unavailable, the team will rely more on players such as Chet Holmgren, Cason Wallace, Luguentz Dort, and Isaiah Joe.
| Player | Status | Injury |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Out | Abdominal strain management |
| Jalen Williams | Out | Hamstring strain |
| Alex Caruso | Out | Right hip contusion |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | Out | Left calf contusion/soleus |
| Ajay Mitchell | Out | Abdominal strain/ankle |
| Branden Carlson | Out | Back strain |
| Thomas Sorber | Out (season) | Right ACL |
Warriors injury report before matchup with Thunder
Golden State also has several players listed on the injury report. Stephen Curry will not play because of knee soreness. Jimmy Butler remains out for the season after ACL surgery.Several other players are listed as questionable ahead of the game.
| Player | Status | Injury |
| Stephen Curry | Out | Knee soreness |
| Jimmy Butler | Out (season) | Right ACL surgery |
| Moses Moody | Out | Right wrist sprain |
| Kristaps Porzingis | Questionable | Illness |
| De’Anthony Melton | Questionable | Left knee |
| Seth Curry | Questionable | Sciatic nerve |
| Will Richard | Questionable | Right ankle |
| Gary Payton II | Probable | Left ankle |
What the injuries mean for the game
Without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder will rely more on Chet Holmgren inside and defensive work from Cason Wallace and Luguentz Dort.Also read: Is Stephen Curry playing tonight vs the Oklahoma City Thunder? Latest update on the Golden State Warriors star's injury report (March 7, 2026)Golden State will depend on Brandin Podziemski, Jonathan Kuminga, and Trayce Jackson-Davis for scoring. The Warriors will need consistent production from their rotation to stay competitive against the conference leaders.
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