Is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander playing tonight vs the Denver Nuggets? Latest update on the Oklahoma City Thunder star's injury report (February 27, 2026)

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will play against the Denver Nuggets on February 27, 2026. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard has been cleared after recovering from an abdominal strain and is not listed on the injury report.Oklahoma City enters the game with a 45-15 record. They face a Denver team dealing with injuries, making this an important game for both sides.Shai Gilgeous-Alexander missed nine straight games before the All-Star break because of the injury. He was checked again after the break and cleared on February 26.He is expected to return to his normal role. He leads the team in usage at 33.7% and has carried most of the scoring load this season.Oklahoma City still has multiple players out.Chet Holmgren and Luguentz Dort remain in the starting group. Cason Wallace, Isaiah Joe, and Alex Caruso continue to get minutes in the rotation.Denver also has several absences and a few uncertain players.Jamal Murray is questionable with illness. Spencer Jones (shoulder) and Jalen Pickett (knee) are also questionable. Nikola Jokic remains the main option on offense.In the last meeting, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 34 points, five rebounds, and 13 assists. Oklahoma City won that game.He is averaging 31.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 6.4 assists this season and is in the MVP race.His return gives Oklahoma City its main scorer and ball handler back. Denver’s situation depends on which of their questionable players are available.