Gilgeous-Alexander was listed among those not traveling; the takeaway focuses on how OKC’s next-man-up approach could impact his fantasy value when healthy.

Shai anchors Oklahoma City's title pursuit with MVP-caliber production, driving a balanced attack that fits Holmgren's length and Williams' growing role.

Gilgeous-Alexander is the Thunder’s centerpiece. Topic’s goal is to help him by pushing pace and creating open looks, but SGA’s usage remains high. The absence of Topic could indirectly raise the reliance on SGA’s creation and intimidate defenses, affecting how fantasy managers gauge his daily upside during the recovery window.

Shai anchors the First Team All-Floor, blending elite scoring, assists, and free-throw pace with exceptional durability.

Shai sits among the elite in 9-cat, delivering scoring, assists and steals with high efficiency. The host calls him a fantasy juggernaut, particularly for those who prize multi-cat versatility, while noting the guard-build dynamics can vary by format and depth of the draft.