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NBA star says ‘loved ones are safe’ following home break-in

Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander holds up the Larry O'Brien Trophy during a ceremony honoring the NBA basketball champion, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, in Hamilton, Ontario. (Nick Iwanyshyn/The Canadian Press via AP) — Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander holds up the Larry O'Brien Trophy during a ceremony honoring the NBA basketball champion, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, in Hamilton, Ontario. (Nick Iwanyshyn/The Canadian Press via AP) (The Canadian Press)

Oklahoma City Thunder player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander confirmed his family is safe following a break-in at his Oklahoma City-area home last week.
The incident occurred on Thursday evening while Gilgeous-Alexander was playing a home game against the Washington Wizards.
Police responded to the burglary report, but the suspects had fled the area prior to their arrival.
No arrests have been made, but police stated there is no reason to believe the public is in any danger.
This break-in is similar to a recent trend of burglaries targeting professional athletes' homes across the US, often occurring during game days.

NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says 'loved ones are safe' following Oklahoma home break-in — In full