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Former NBA center and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins declared Shai Gilgeous-Alexander the greatest player in Oklahoma City Thunder history during Friday’s broadcast of NBA Today, citing the MVP’s historic production and postseason dominance. “Let’s talk about SGA. The greatest Thunder of all-time,” Perkins said. “He already joined the company of Michael Jordan this year […]

Fans are not happy with ESPN’s latest broadcasting experiment, to say the least. As ESPN attempted to use virtual reality highlights during the Oklahoma City Thunder-Minnesota Timberwolves Western Conference Finals matchup, many let the company know how poorly the idea was coming across. The broadcast opted to show off its virtual reality clip to re-create […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder now lead their series against the Minnesota Timberwolves 2-0 as they recently won Game 2 in convincing fashion. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put on a show once again, finishing with 38 points and leading them to victory. The Thunder guard is coming off of winning the MVP award, and to pay respect to […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder continued their impressive playoff run on Thursday night, securing a 118-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. With the win, Oklahoma City takes a 2-0 lead in the series, led once again by newly crowned MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s relentless scoring and control of the […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder got another convincing win against the Minnesota Timberwolves, taking them down 118-103 in Game 2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander once again had a strong performance finishing with 38 points, as he was just coming off a day where he was announced the MVP of the league. The Thunder star had some special guests […]

As Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is showing why he’s the MVP of the NBA in the Western Conference Finals with the team up 2-0, there have been many critics about his style of play. With some saying that the Thunder guard baits for fouls during the game just to get cheap points at […]

When Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was drafted with the 11th overall pick of the 2018 NBA Draft, little did everyone know that he would blossom into the player he is today. Even the Oklahoma City Thunder, the team that sought him as one of the main returns in the iconic Paul George trade that keeps on giving, […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder continue to trust their process versus the Minnesota Timberwolves, using their defensive toughness and offensive efficiency to grind down their opponent in the 2025 Western Conference Finals. MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 38 points and eight assists, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren combined to form a potent secondary punch […]

It’s natural for the team down 2-0 in an NBA Playoffs series to be frustrated, struggling to come up with answers, but the frustration the Minnesota Timberwolves are feeling at the moment is boiling over to their play on the court. During their 118-103 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 of the […]

With the Oklahoma City Thunder now two wins away from their first NBA Finals appearance since 2012, the spotlight is rightfully on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander—not only for his on-court dominance but for the leadership imprint he’s left on the team. After OKC’s 118-103 Game 2 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals, head […]

Whenever someone in the NBA ascends to greatness, they tend to attract more and more vitriol. For Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the 2025 NBA MVP and the best player on the 68-win Oklahoma City Thunder that’s now up 2-0 against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals courtesy of a 118-103 win on Thursday night, he […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder may have taken control of the Western Conference Finals, but it was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s viral moment before Game 2 that had fans buzzing across the NBA world. In a widely shared clip, the 2024-2025 NBA MVP casually signed a fan’s forehead while walking into the arena, setting off a wave of […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is officially the 2025 NBA MVP award winner, and he certainly played like it in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 118-103 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of their Western Conference Finals clash. He put up 38 points on 12-21 shooting from the field and, as per usual, was a force to […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have maintained a unified front over the last couple of years both during and after their games. They huddle together in courtside interviews and constantly horse around like they are back on the playground. Their youthful enthusiasm is pure and infectious. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the franchise’s leader and superstar, kept that strong […]

Anthony Edwards made franchise playoff history that involved Kevin Garnett during Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night. Throughout Garnett’s playoff career with the Timberwolves, he averaged 22.3 points per game after 47 total appearances. After his last appearance with the franchise in 2004, […]

The NBA news took an unexpected detour before Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals, and this time, it wasn’t about Anthony Edwards or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. It was about Stephen A. Smith — or more specifically, his flamboyant entrance that instantly went viral on social media. Sporting a lavender suit, dark sunglasses, and enough swagger […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are rolling in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves 93-71 after three quarters of play. Chet Holmgren has been a big part of the Thunder’s lead, including a monster play late in the third quarter over Donte DiVincenzo. Thunder’s Chet Holmgren taunts Donte DiVincenzo, hit with […]

It’s been a big week for Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Not only did the Thunder take an early 1-0 lead in the Western Conference Finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves, but Shai was honored with his first career NBA MVP Award. Ahead of Game 2 of the WCF, Shai’s former Thunder teammate, Chris Paul […]

The 2025 Western Conference Finals features two of the most exciting teams in the NBA with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Oklahoma City Thunder taking on the Minnesota Timberwolves. The talk out of Denver the last few days, however, has been about Michael Malone and his comments regarding the MVP award and Nikola Jokic. Needless to say, […]

NBA official Scott Foster had a strange moment occur to him during Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night. The incident took place less than two minutes into the first quarter, as Foster took an elbow from Thunder guard Luguentz Dort during a jump […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams reflected on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP campaign at morning shootaround, revealing what he’ll remember most is the non-basketball moments shared between the two. Before facing the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals, Williams discussed how close-knit the Thunder have been in 2024-25. When a reporter asked […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won the 2024-25 MVP award, his All-Star teammate, Jalen Williams, reflected on his season alongside SGA. After beating out Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic, Gilgeous-Alexander gifted $10,000 baskets for Thunder teammates. When Williams reflected on the campaign he’s had with Shai, he reminisced about non-basketball […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gifted his teammates baskets to commemorate winning the 2024-25 MVP award. After his teammates celebrated their new Rolex watches on social media, it was revealed that the expensive watches were just one part of special gift baskets that were given to every one of Gilgeous-Alexander’s Thunder teammates. Gilgeous-Alexander’s gift […]

The foul-baiting with Oklahoma City Thunder MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been a major topic of discussion. However, Richard Jefferson had some interesting words about the MVP. On the Road Trippin Podcast, the former NBA guard detailed what Gilgeous-Alexander said when the team was fighting for a play-in spot. “Shai said, ‘2 years ago, I averaged […]

Former Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Kevin Durant trolled ESPN analyst and former teammate Kendrick Perkins on social media. After Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder took a 1-0 lead against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals, Perkins reflected on his postseason run during his time in Oklahoma City. A particular segment of Road Trippin […]

After Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won the 2024-25 MVP award, he shouted out a special teammate who’s been by his side since heading to Oklahoma City after his rookie season. In his race with the reigning MVP in the Denver Nuggets’ All-Star Nikola Jokic, Gilgeous-Alexander beat out Jokic for Most Valuable Player. Then, […]

On Tuesday, the Minnesota Timberwolves fell down 0-1 in their Western Conference Finals series vs the Oklahoma City Thunder. While Minnesota got off to a solid start in this game, they ultimately went ice cold down the stretch, being outscored by 30 in the second half en route to a blowout loss. One of the […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received a prestigious honor from city mayor David Holt after winning MVP. After Gilgeous-Alexander was named the 2024-25 MVP, beating out Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic, the Oklahoma City mayor declared May 22, 2025, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Day. Holt made the announcement about Gilgeous-Alexander’s special honor on his X, formerly […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP award is a defining achievement for Oklahoma City Thunder, as he becomes only the third player in Thunder history to secure the league’s highest individual accolade. Yet the impact resonates even more across Canada. By earning this honor, Gilgeous-Alexander follows the trail blazed by Steve Nash, becoming just the second Canadian to […]

The 2024-25 NBA MVP race was one of the closest in history, as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic both had cases for the league’s most prestigious individual award. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard ended up being named the best player of the season, though, preventing Jokic from winning his fourth MVP in four years in […]

On Wednesday, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added his name to an elite list of Oklahoma City Thunder MVPs, following in the footsteps of Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. The honor felt inevitable after his spectacular season. Shortly after the announcement, San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul — who once mentored Gilgeous-Alexander during their time together in OKC […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named the 2024-25 MVP, defeating Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic for the award. During his acceptance speech, Gilgeous-Alexander thanked his wife for her support. He also reflected on his younger years, when he first fell in love with the game, playing AAU at nine years old. When a reporter […]

Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues to lead both on and off the court. The newly-crowned MVP recently surprised his teammates with custom Rolex watches. The gesture, which quickly went viral after Overtime posted the reveal online, captured the attention of fans and players alike. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gifted the entire Thunder team Rolex’s after winning […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had plenty of people to thank during his MVP speech on Wednesday. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard won the league’s highest honor, but said he could not have done it without his wife. Hailey Summers and Gilgeous-Alexander have been together for six years and got married in 2024. The 26-year-old broke down into […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder won Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals over the Minnesota Timberwolves 114-88. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 31 points, and the superstar guard received some more good news on Wednesday. Gilgeous-Alexander won the 2024-25 NBA MVP award over fellow finalists Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic. Gilgeous-Alexander is the third […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gained a new backer for his growing stardom in these NBA Playoffs. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard Gilgeous-Alexander claimed the 2025 league Most Valuable Player award Wednesday. Which persuaded one former NBA big man to call out the media. Brendan Haywood of NBA TV reacted to “SGA” winning MVP. But he sent off […]

The 2024-25 NBA season is shaping up to be a coronation of how dominant the Oklahoma City Thunder have been all season. They dominated the regular season, achieving a 68-14 record, and smashed the scoring differential record by beating teams by an average of 12.9 points per game. That dominance has carried over into the […]

For the first time in his career, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is an MVP winner. The superstar beat out Nikola Jokic for the award on Wednesday, but the announcement appeared to come out earlier than expected. That had Milwaukee Bucks big man Giannis Antetokounmpo cracking jokes about Shams Charania, who announced the news: […]

Oklahoma City superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named the 2024-25 NBA MVP on Wednesday afternoon, marking the first time he’s won the prestigious award in his young career. It also meant he could secure an enormous payday in the 2026 offseason. ESPN’s Bobby Marks explained how SGA is eligible to ink a $380 million extension next […]