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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder in scoring in the team’s 127-108 win over the Washington Wizards on Thursday night. But during Gilgeous-Alexander’s 31-point performance, he is believed to have been hit by thieves.
Police launched a home invasion investigation Friday after a property reportedly linked to Gilgeous-Alexander was broken into.
The Thunder referred questions to investigators in Nichols Hills, an enclave north of downtown Oklahoma City. Authorities could not confirm who lived in the house. It is also still unclear whether the criminals have stolen items from the home.
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) points during the first half of Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals of the NBA basketball playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves on May 28, 2025 in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)
Officers were called to the house around 7:45 p.m
Local news stations in Oklahoma City showed footage of police cars outside the home.
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In a statement, police confirmed that the suspects remained at large.
“The suspects fled the area prior to police arrival,” police said in a statement. “While no arrests have been made, there is no reason to believe the public is at risk.”
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles down the court against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Paycom Center on October 30, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Alonzo Adams/Imagn Images)
The break-in mirrored a string of break-ins at the homes of professional athletes across the United States in recent months.
Athletes whose homes have been burglarized include Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, his teammate Travis Kelce and Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. BA stars Luka Doncic, Bobby Portis and NHL player Evgeni Malkin have also been affected.
Law enforcement officials have previously warned sports leagues that thieves have struck on game days when they knew the players would not be home, often smashing through rear windows.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) walks off the court after his team defeated the Denver Nuggets in Game 7 of the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. (Alonzo Adams/Imagn Images)
The NBA sent a memo to teams in November 2024 urging vigilance when it comes to home security. Among its recommendations, the league suggests players: install up-to-date alarm systems with cameras and use them when you leave home, store valuables in locked and secured safes, remove online real estate ads that may show interior photos of a home, use protective guard services during extended trips away from home, and even let dogs help with home protection.
The Thunder are 6-0 this season. They return to action Sunday against the New Orleans Pelicans.
