Rockets’ Alperen Şengün replaces Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in next weekend’s All-Star Game

February 8, 2026 NBA News

Houston Rockets center Alperen Şengün will replace Oklahoma City guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the World team in the All-Star Game on February 15, according to ESPN’s Sham Charania.

Gilgeous-Alexander will be sidelined through the All-Star Game with an abdominal injury he suffered on February 3 in a win over the Orlando Magic. He is expected to be reevaluated after the All-Star break.

Şengün has averaged 20.8 points, 9.4 rebounds and 6.3 assists this season. The Rockets are 32-19.

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Author : Tarohn Finley

Publish date : 2026-02-08 17:27:00

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