Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been removed from the injury report and is expected to return Friday night when the Thunder host the Denver Nuggets at Paycom Center. The reigning NBA MVP missed the past nine games with an abdominal strain suffered in Oklahoma City’s Feb. 3 win over Orlando.

As the Oklahoma City Thunder prepare to face the Denver Nuggets on Friday night, they will have the defending MVP back on the floor.

This article was originally published on www.fansided.com as The Thunder have the next Jrue Holiday, and the NBA should be terrified.

NBA legend Dwyane Wade does not believe that the Oklahoma City Thunder will have the chance to defend their crown.

The Thunder's superstar is back, and it would be a luxury if the threes continue to fall.

Conference leaders clash at Little Caesars Arena as the Pistons look to bounce back from a loss to San Antonio while the Thunder ride a three-game win streak.

Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons wrapped up a 124-116 win over an Oklahoma City Thunder squad missing reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Wednesday night.