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

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

Gilgeous-Alexander will be sidelined during the All-Star Game due to an abdominal injury suffered Feb. 3 in a win over the Orlando Magic. He should be re-evaluated after the All-Star break.