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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is one of the more promising young players in the NBA right now, but despite being just 21 years old, the former Kentucky Wildcat still knows how to honor the game’s history. Gilgeous-Alexander came through to the Thunder’s home matchup on Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Clippers—his former […]

The Los Angeles Clippers will battle the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night in a game that will be a heck of a lot more interesting than most people anticipated at the beginning of the season. Somehow, some way, the Thunder have worked themselves smack dab into the middle of the Western Conference playoff picture, […]

When the Oklahoma City Thunder traded Paul George and then franchise icon Russell Westbrook this past summer, it was seen as the organization waving the white flag. After three first-round playoff exits following Kevin Durant’s departure during the summer of 2016, things seemed hopeless in Oklahoma City. The Thunder were simply not able to put […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been one of the NBA’s most pleasant surprises this season, and one of the biggest reasons for their success has been the play of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. However, in spite of how well the second-year guard is performing, he makes sure to stay grounded, and the person who helps him with […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul has been a great mentor to second-year guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander this season. Paul is one of the fiercest and smartest players in NBA history. There’s no one better than Paul for Gilgeous-Alexander to learn under. One of the things Paul has been telling Gilgeous-Alexander to do this season […]

When a team trades away its two franchise players, like the Oklahoma City Thunder did last offseason, they tend to get little pub the ensuing season; that has happened. In the same situation, that team tends to fall off the map a bit from a record standpoint. The Thunder have not done that. Rather they […]

There is no doubt that Chris Paul and his decision to fully commit himself to the cause for the Oklahoma City Thunder has been one of the biggest reasons behind the team’s success this season. Despite some rather low preseason expectations from the squad, the Thunder are currently in possession of a very impressive 33-22 […]

Oklahoma City Thunder combo guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will replace Detroit Pistons guard Derrick Rose in the Skills Challenge during All-Star weekend, per Marc Spears of ESPN: Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will replace Pistons guard Derrick Rose in the 2020 Skills Challenge on Feb. 15 at the United Center in Chicago. — Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) […]

Shai Gilgeous Alexander is on the rise with the Oklahoma City Thunder, and his draft classmate and Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young has taken notice. The 2018 draft class already looks like it has the potential to be one of the best of all time. With talents such as Young, Luka Doncic, Deandre Ayton and […]

Fans rarely see 20-point, 20-rebound double-doubles from big men today, which makes Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s feat even more remarkable. The 6-foot-5 combo guard became just the second guard in the last 30 years to record a 20-point, 20-rebound triple, joining Houston Rockets superstar Russell Westbrook. He also surpassed NBA Hall of Famer […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received a bottle shower from his Oklahoma City Thunder teammate after his big 20-20-10 game in Monday’s win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. In the post-game interview, Gilgeous-Alexander was congratulated by Dennis Schroder numerous times. Schroder then came back with a water bottle and gave Gilgeous-Alexander a shower. https://twitter.com/okcthunder/status/1216925259376529409 Thunder’s Alexander Makes NBA History […]

Names are an important piece to NBA culture. For players like LeBron James and Kobe Bryant, a unique first name will take precedence over the last name like most players. Fans rep players by wearing their last names across their respective jerseys and for many, a mere mention of a name can spark all sorts […]

Oklahoma City Thunder teammates Chris Paul and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are shooting the ball at an impressive clip in the closing minutes of tightly-contested games this season. According to a report from ESPN’s Zach Lowe, Paul and Gilgeous-Alexander have combined for a 47.4 percent (53-of-90) mark from the field in the last five minutes of games […]

Oklahoma City Thunder second-year guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander torched the Toronto Raptors on Sunday, matching a career-high 32 points (12-of-21 from the field, 3-of-5 from 3) while also notching seven rebounds, two assists, and three steals in 39 minutes of action. Following his team’s razor-thin 98-97 victory against the defending champs, Gilgeous-Alexander was presented with a […]

After Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s big game in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s win over the Toronto Raptors, Chris Paul shared his thoughts on the young guard and noted that he’s “got it all.” Paul, who serves as a mentor for the second-year man, praised Gilgeous-Alexander’s versatility. CP3 also shared that he’s constantly on SGA’s ear, reminding him […]

Toronto Raptors guards Kyle Lowry and Patrick McCaw heaped praise on Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai-Gilgeous Alexander for his “All-Star” play this season. Though it was a heartbreaking 98-97 loss for the Raptors, Lowry and McCaw still took time to praise Gilgeous-Alexander for his performance not just against them, but for the entire year. For […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander visits his hometown of Toronto as the enemy with the Oklahoma City Thunder taking on the Raptors. However, he is already looking forward to this summer when he will have the opportunity to suit up for Team Canada at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. The dynamic Thunder guard said that the Canadian team […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will have the chance to play in front his hometown fans when the Thunder take on the Raptors on Sunday night in Toronto. The second-year guard spoke to reporters before the game about his emotions as he prepares to play in front of family and friends: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander spoke […]

Teams have off shooting nights from time to time. Sometimes, both teams in a game will get cold. However, Friday’s matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Charlotte Hornets took that to a whole new level. The Thunder would go on to win the game 104-102 in overtime but both teams would combine to […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder pulled off a narrow win over a battling Charlotte Hornets team, 104-102. The Hornets managed to force overtime after a superb run, but Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put on a superb display to get the Thunder over the line. One of the most impressive moves he did that night was a particularly mesmerizing […]

It’s always said that the NBA Draft process is an imperfect science. Every franchise is looking to find the next superstar when making a draft choice. However, the teams who select later in the draft are trying to find a diamond in the rough with their pick. The past two draft classes have brought some […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has impressed plenty of NBA stars, but Dwyane Wade came out impressed after the second-year guard posted consecutive 32-point games, the last coming against Paul George and the Los Angeles Clippers. Shai came into the league with the pace of a veteran. This kid is special https://t.co/rqhz5v1gqB — DWade […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder managed to win over the New Orleans Pelicans in a close encounter on Friday. However, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a rough night, as not a lot of his shots were dropping. Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 10 points, one rebound, three assists and two steals on 31 percent shooting. It was a terrible shooting […]

Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse — who’ll also helm the Canadian basketball team as they try to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics — spoke about the recent commitments of Jamal Murray, RJ Barrett, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Per Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun, Nurse is ecstatic about the additions of the up and […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Jamal Murray of the Denver Nuggets have committed to playing for Team Canada in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Via Twitter, Alexander announced the good news. I've known and made a promise to myself that representing my country is something I will continue to do and as my […]

When the Oklahoma City Thunder acquired Chris Paul this past offseason, many thought that this would just be a quick stopgap for the veteran point guard. The Thunder are in a rebuilding situation after trading Paul George and Russell Westbrook, and this kind of situation doesn’t fit an aging guard whose main focus at this […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers and his new star Paul George hyped up Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as the star of the future for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Gilgeous-Alexander was the centerpiece of the return package sent by the Clippers in return for Paul George, alongside Danilo Gallinari and five first-round picks. The Kentucky product […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night, 90-88. Before things got entertaining in the fourth quarter, however, they had to get a little emotional leading up to the game as well as in the first quarter. Guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and forward Danilo Gallinari, two players from last […]

The LA Clippers honored Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Danilo Gallinari in Staples Center during a timeout in their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Peep the clip below per Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints. Notice how the fans cheered for the former Clippers players while the tribute video was playing. Clippers put together a beautiful tribute for […]

Former Los Angeles Clippers players Chris Paul, Danilo Gallinari and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander returned to the Staples Center on Monday as visiting members of the Oklahoma City Thunder. While most returning players receive boos once they change teams, the trio was met with a warm reception from the home crowd during the pre-game introductions. Thunder players […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will make his return to the Staples Center for the first time since his offseason trade, one that sent him alongside Danilo Gallinari and first five-round picks to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Paul George. The second-year guard is hoping this isn’t a return that will be the cause of boos, […]

Los Angeles Clippers advisor Jerry West recounted how he first found out about the Paul George trade, a major offseason move that kept most front office staff on their toes with anticipation. The deal would signify a make-or-break for the Clippers’ future, as getting George would mean getting Kawhi Leonard to come as well even […]

It’s always special when family members play together in the NBA. This time, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets his turn at seeing a relative start his NBA career, as the Oklahoma City Thunder stopped a New Orleans Pelicans squad that had his cousin, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, in the lineup. The two exchanged jerseys after Gilgeous-Alexander’s Thunder won by […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell praised Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander after an impressive showing in their season opener on Wednesday night: Unprompted, Donovan Mitchell gave a "shout-out" to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: "He’s improved his game. He’s going to be tough. I think a lot of people are sleeping on him, but he got off." […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have exercised their team options on the contracts of guards Terrance Ferguson and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The Thunder has exercised its fourth-year option on Terrance Ferguson and third-year option on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the team announced. — Maddie Lee (@maddie_m_lee) October 18, 2019 The 21-year-old Ferguson, entering his third season in the league, […]

A new era has begun for the Oklahoma City Thunder and it may feature Shai Gilgeous-Alexander becoming their next star point guard. The rookie season that Alexander provided the Los Angeles Clippers established a strong foundation for his NBA career. He managed to average 10.8 points. 3.3 assists and 1.2 steals in 26.5 minutes per […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder has identified the weak points in his game and vows to work on them as he moves forward. Per Brett Dawson of The Athletic, Gilgeous-Alexander — who’ll be entering his first season with the Thunder — shared what he believes are his weaknesses. For the 11th overall pick […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder is excited to get to work with his new club after being included in the massive Paul George trade by the LA Clippers. In a recent article by Brett Dawson of The Athletic, Gilgeous-Alexander outlined the fact that he is a “sponge” when it comes to learning from […]

Speaking to the media on Thursday, Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander said he’s “not Russell Westbrook” and is going to be himself. Gilgeous-Alexander will be tasked with an impossible mission: trying to replace Westbrook as the Thunder’s point guard. OKC acquired Gilgeous-Alexander from the Los Angeles Clippers this summer. The youngster says he […]