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The Oklahoma City Thunder has gotten the early jump on the Minnesota Timberwolves in winning three of the first four games of the Western Conference finals. The first two games were in Oklahoma City and the Thunder won Game 4 in Minnesota. "[The Thunder] put that belt on the [Timberwolves], with the buckle… This series […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named the 2024-25 NBA MVP on Wednesday, and the league announced the 10 players selected to this season’s All-Defensive Teams on Thursday. That left the All-NBA Teams as the last honor to be announced this year, and the 15 top players were revealed by the NBA on Friday night. To nobody’s surprise, […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are fresh off a Game 2 win at home to put themselves in the driver’s seat of the Western Conference Finals. A team that has been the betting favorite to win the NBA finals since early on in the season is finally on the cusp of accomplishing that feat. OKC now […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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, […]

When Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stepped onto the stage to accept his 2024–25 NBA MVP award, the moment was supposed to be about him. It quickly became something else. The Oklahoma City Thunder star turned the spotlight toward his wife, Hailey Summers, delivering a tearful, heartfelt tribute that moved not only the room, but basketball fans across […]

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 […]

While basketball is a popular sport in the United States, the sport, including the NBA, actually has Canadian roots. It was invented by no other than Canadian James Naismith in 1891 just after he immigrated to Springfield, Mass. While the NBA is dominated by Americans, the rest of the world is finally starting to catch […]

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: […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is no longer just a rising star, he’s officially the brightest light in the league. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard was crowned the 2024-25 NBA MVP after putting together a jaw-dropping season that left few doubting his greatness. Shai led the NBA with 32.7 points per game, and did it with surgical precision. […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic might’ve lost out on the MVP award to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, but there’s no one doubting the generational player that he is. The big Serbian has already won three MVPs, and even with finishing as a runner-up in 2024-25, he joined some exclusive company. Jokic and Larry Bird are the only […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic faced a lot of backlash from NBA fans after his team was eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. More specifically, the 26-year old’s conditioning was called into question, including subtle comments from Lakers head coach JJ Redick. It didn’t stop there for Doncic. Multiple players in this […]

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 […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder were able to get a 114-88 win in Game 1 of their series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, and they were led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as usual. He finished with 31 points, nine assists, and five rebounds, which has been around his season average, and the Timberwolves did not have an answer […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves could not have asked for a better start to the first quarter of Game 1 in the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. After Jaden McDaniels scored five quick points on back-to-back possessions, Anthony Edwards showed off his handles with a step-back three over Chet Holmgren. All of a sudden, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been named the recipient of the Michael Jordan Trophy as the 2024-25 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. The NBA will officially announce Gilgeous-Alexander as this season’s MVP before Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on TNT Wednesday night. As a result […]