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BOSTON — Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander prides himself on his consistency, which helps explain why he’s one of the frontrunners for league MVP this season. And if he’s been anything against the Boston Celtics, it’s consistent. On Wednesday night, the three-time All-Star dropped a game-high 34 points on the reigning champion Celtics. Behind […]

BOSTON — For the second time this season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the champion Boston Celtics, 118-112. Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP campaign season continues with a pair of wins against the defending champs. In their most impressive campaign in a dozen years, the Thunder also clinched a playoff spot, improving to 54-12. Wednesday […]

The Boston Celtics and the Oklahoma City Thunder went head-to-head on Wednesday night in a possible NBA Finals preview in Boston. Even though the Thunder were playing without star forward Jalen Williams, who is out due to a hip injury, the Thunder still came out on top 118-112. One of the biggest things that sticks […]

On Wednesday night, the Oklahoma City Thunder faced off against the Boston Celtics in a battle between two teams that many believe are the favorites to win the Larry O’Brien trophy this year. And the Thunder, despite missing a few key pieces in Jalen Williams, who may have sustained a serious hip injury, and Alex […]

After back-to-back games between the top MVP candidates, Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Denver Nuggets’ MVP Nikola Jokic, head coach Mark Daigneault delivered his take on the race. Both teams split the mini-series, evening Gilgeous-Alexander and Jokic’s highly-anticipated showdown, 1-1. Before facing the champion Boston Celtics, a reporter asked Daigneault to campaign for his top […]

On Monday evening, the Oklahoma City Thunder suffered a rare loss, dropping a home game to the Denver Nuggets in what was a rematch of Oklahoma City’s blowout win over Denver the day before. The tandem of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray was elite in this one, combining for nearly 70 points in the victory, […]

The Denver Nuggets took down the first-place Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night in a battle between MVP hopefuls Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The Joker managed to outplay SGA, producing 35 points, 18 rebounds, and eight assists compared to 25 points for Gilgeous-Alexander. The Serbian big man has been on an absolute heater lately […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault commended the Denver Nuggets‘ defense on All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Monday’s 140-127 loss, the MVP candidate sang a different tune. During Gilgeous-Alexander’s media availability, he revealed he’d seen a similar defense when the Thunder faced the Minnesota Timberwolves, while adding that the Nuggets shooting […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault says the Denver Nuggets’ defensive coverage on his All-Star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made a tremendous difference in Monday’s 140-127 loss. After All-Star Jalen Williams had suffered a hip injury before halftime, he was ruled out for the rest of the night. Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 24 […]

How are media voters supposed to pick between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic in the race for the NBA MVP award this season? Both stars have been fantastic, and there isn’t much that separates these two deserving players. Whereas Gilgeous-Alexander has the scoring numbers and the Oklahoma City Thunder reign supreme at the top of […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Lu Dort had a viral gaffe in the win over the Denver Nuggets that somehow du. No. 1 seed in the Western Conference made a 127-103 statement against Nikola Jokic and company on Sunday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the charge with his third straight 40+ scoring game as the Thunder further cemented […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had another brilliant game Sunday as the Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder rolled over the Denver Nuggets by a 127-103 margin. Gilgeous-Alexander dominated the game with 40 points and 8 assists but he did not try to use the occasion to demand respect for his potential MVP candidacy. In fact, Gilgeous-Alexander took  the […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder proved why they are the best team in the league after defeating the Denver Nuggets 127-103, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander showed why he should be the MVP this season. Gilgeous-Alexander finished the game with 40 points, which made it his third straight game where’s scored 40 or more points. That alone put […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder hosted the Denver Nuggets in a Sunday matinee between the top two MVP candidates, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic. It was Gilgeous-Alexander who made his loud MVP statement in a 127-103 triumph that got out of hand in the fourth quarter. SGA poured in 40 points in the big victory, marking […]

The NBA’s top two candidates for the Most Valuable Player award — Oklahoma City Thunder’s All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Denver Nuggets’ All-Star Nikola Jokic — will face off on back-to-back nights at the Paycom Center. Thunder veteran guard Alex Caruso is thrilled about his team’s challenge that starts Sunday afternoon. He discussed how significant this year’s […]

The Ja Morant-led Memphis Grizzlies are striving for more than individual awards, but the team will surely be doing everything possible to get Jaren Jackson Jr. $100 million worth of leverage this summer. Unfortunately, the 25-year-old’s All-NBA and NBA Defensive Player of the Year campaign is on pause due to an ankle injury. Thankfully, the […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander isn’t just making waves in the NBA—he’s making moves in the sneaker game, too. The Oklahoma City Thunder star’s first signature basketball shoe, the Converse SHAI 001, won’t hit the shelves until fall 2025, per SI. But one person already has his hands on a pair: Drake. The Canadian rap superstar flexed the […]

As Los Angeles Lakers legend Pau Gasol welcomes Luka Doncic to the team, he has also talked about the ongoing conversation going around the league on a certain player that is the face of the NBA. Even Lakers star LeBron James spoke about the conversation, but this time Gasol gives his point of view. Stephen […]

Lopsided NBA games aren’t exactly fun to watch, especially for fans of the teams that are losing. However, those are the kind of games that showcases a team’s dominance. Plus, it gives the players at the end of the bench a chance for extended minutes. Here are the 10 most lopsided blowouts in NBA history, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander highlighted his team’s defense and one of the team’s unsung heroes after Wednesday’s 120-103 win against the Memphis Grizzlies. Gilgeous-Alexander’s 41 points led five players in double figures, including Jaylin Williams, whose production off the bench was worth mentioning. After the game, Gilgeous-Alexander discussed Williams’ impact. “We have so […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander saw his team return to its stifling defensive identity in Wednesday night’s 120-103 win against the Memphis Grizzlies. For Gilgeous-Alexander, the NBA’s top-ranked defense hasn’t been the same lately before the Thunder held Ja Morant and the Grizzlies’ offense to 103 points on 40.7% shooting. After the win, Gilgeous-Alexander […]

As Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues to get MVP praise amidst an impeccable season, people wonder about the mindset of the guard that leads to great results on the court. After the Thunder beat the Memphis Grizzlies led by Gilgeous-Alexander, his teammate Alex Caruso revealed how the star acts and thinks behind the […]

The red-hot Oklahoma City Thunder exposed Ja Morant’s misfiring Memphis Grizzlies in a nationally broadcast 120-103 win that lacked some luster due to injuries. Chet Holgrem and Jaren Jackson Jr.’s frontcourt faceoff will have to wait but neither would have made much of a difference in the outcome. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander left no doubt as to […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received a major endorsement for the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award, as ESPN’s Brian Windhorst voiced strong support for the guard during Wednesday’s SportsCenter broadcast. Windhorst dismissed the notion of a close MVP race, asserting that Gilgeous-Alexander has a substantial lead. “The Shai Gilgeous-Alexander factories really undersold in the […]

On Monday evening, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continued his historic season with a 51-point explosion in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s home win over the Houston Rockets. It was the fourth straight win for an Oklahoma City squad that is currently running away with the Western Conference, up 10.5 games on the second place Los Angeles Lakers as […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had another scoring explosion in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 137-128 victory against the Houston Rockets on Monday night. His performance allowed him to make NBA history in the process. In 36 minutes of action, Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 51 points, seven assists, five rebounds, a steal, and a block. He shot 18-of-30 from the […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — For the fourth time this season, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reached the 50+ point plateau in a 137-128 win against the Houston Rockets. The Thunder secured their 50th win of the 2024-25 campaign, and similar to his teammate Chet Holmgren’s reaction to Gilgeous-Alexander’s eruption, it didn’t come as a surprise […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder watched one of their own erupt on the Houston Rockets at the Paycom Center. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dropped 51 points on the visitors in the 137-128 Monday win, with Chet Holmgren watching his masterful performance. Holmgren watched “SGA” deliver similar moments, though. The towering NBA All-Star gave a “no glaze” reaction to […]

Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gave his fellow All-Star teammate Jalen Williams his flowers for scoring a career-high 41 points in a 146-132 win against the San Antonio Spurs. In a close game during the third quarter, Williams’ career night created separation in the final frame, which impressed Gilgeous-Alexander, while the third-year forward exemplified the tremendous […]

Loyalty is always a great thing to have in the NBA, especially when superstars can simply form a super team to win titles. But while showing loyalty is always honorable, sometimes a change in scenery can help a player’s career path. Following the trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, here is a […]

Not much time remains for those to leave their mark on the NBA MVP race. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic have battled at the top of these rankings all season, yet a slight opportunity still exists for other players to possibly swoop in and put together a strong MVP resume. No player has a better […]

As the Oklahoma City Thunder take on the Houston Rockets on Monday night, the team is looking to solidify themselves as the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference. With superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the Thunder, Stephen A. Smith floats the idea that maybe Kevin Durant should be in the team’s radar if they don’t […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault addressed an ongoing trend on the road, regarding Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s frequent trips to the free-throw line. The All-Star is pelted with a “Free-throw merchant” chants. In the Thunder’s 135-119 win against the Atlanta Hawks, he received the same treatment. Before a reporter asked Gilgeous-Alexander about the ‘face of […]

After the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Atlanta Hawks 135-119, All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander responded to Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James’ social media post regarding the NBA’s face of the league conversation. After Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards said he had no interest in becoming the league’s biggest star, James explained why it’s not for […]

There is a tendency for excellent teams to fall asleep at the wheel during the dog days of a six-month regular-season grind. The Oklahoma City Thunder are no exception to this. The Thunder let their foot off the gas pedal on Monday when they relinquished a 22-point lead in the fourth quarter to the Minnesota […]

If you are an NBA fan and were to hop on Twitter (X) after an Oklahoma City Thunder game, every other tweet you see will probably talk about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander being a “free throw merchant.” It is a new term used to describe players who look more to create fouls and get to the free […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reacted to his team blowing a 25-point lead in a 131-128 overtime loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gave the Timberwolves credit for crawling back from such a large deficit, stating Minnesota’s offense overpowered Oklahoma City. Gilgeous-Alexander blamed his team’s defensive approach down the stretch. […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder appeared in full control with a 25-point lead in the second half against the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves. However, with Anthony Edwards on the court, no lead is ever safe. The Thunder found that out the hard way on Monday night, as the Timberwolves stormed back with a blistering 41-19 fourth quarter, […]

Even though the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday, head coach Chris Finch vented on the foul calls Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets. The Timberwolves rallied down 25 points to take down the Thunder 131-128 in overtime. They trailed 80-55 midway through the third quarter but came back by outscoring their opponent 76-48 to […]