SGA out at least 1 more week; Jalen Williams to miss at least 2 weeks

The Oklahoma City Thunder remain without several key players on the other side of the All-Star break.

Reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and reserve guard Ajay Mitchell will be re-evaluated in about a week, the team announced Thursday, according to NBA reporter Mark Medina. Meanwhile, All-Star guard Jalen Williams will be re-evaluated in around two weeks.

Gilgeous-Alexander missed the team's last five games due to an abdominal strain. The Canadian guard is in the hunt for a second straight MVP award, averaging 31.8 points, 6.4 assists, 4.4 boards, and 1.3 steals across 49 appearances this season.

Williams was shut down for Oklahoma City's final contest before All-Star Weekend after aggravating a hamstring injury. The ailment had previously kept Williams out for 10 games.

The Santa Clara product also missed the first 19 games of the season after undergoing a follow-up procedure on his surgically repaired wrist to remove a screw that was causing irritation.

Williams is averaging 17.5 points, 5.4 assists, 4.7 boards, and 1.3 steals over 26 appearances this season.

Mitchell is sidelined with both an abdominal strain and a left ankle sprain. The second-year guard was having a breakout campaign, tallying 14.1 points on 48.7% shooting across 43 appearances.