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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander suffers Grade 2 MCL sprain, will miss at least 2 weeks

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has experienced a minor setback ahead of his fifth NBA season.

On Wednesday afternoon, it was announced by the Oklahoma City Thunder that the 24-year-old point guard suffered a Grade 2 left MCL sprain and will be reevaluated in two weeks. According to that timeline, SGA would miss the beginning of training camp and at least the first two preseason games for OKC, which are scheduled for Oct. 3 and 5.

During the 2021-22 season with the Thunder, the former Kentucky Wildcat averaged 24.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 5.