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For Olin Simplis, trainer of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of Oklahoma City Thunder, his client is the best guard in the 2018 draft class and is bound to make waves with his new team. Speaking with Brett Dawson of The Athletic, Simplis briefly recalled Gilgeous-Alexander’s stint with the Los Angeles Clippers. From Simplis’ point of view, the […]

Veteran point guard Chris Paul seems to like what he has seen from fellow Oklahoma City Thunder newcomer Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, especially when it comes to shooting. In an interview with Brett Dawson of The Athletic, Gilgeous-Alexander’s trainer, Olin Simplis, confirmed that CP3 recently worked out with the incoming second-year guard. During the workout, Simplis noted […]

After trading away franchise star Russell Westbrook and 2019 MVP candidate Paul George, the Oklahoma City Thunder are entering the stages of a full rebuild. Although they still boast some talent on their roster, it is very likely that it is not enough to contend with the several loaded teams in the Western Conference. It’s […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander announced his decision to pass on the opportunity to play with Team Canada ahead of the upcoming FIBA 2019 World Cup in China. The young floor general isn’t playing in the competition after he was part of a trade that sent Paul George to his former team, the LA […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder will have a massive void without the presence of Russell Westbrook and Paul George on the court after enjoying two seasons of the dynamic duo. The franchise has now put its faith in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, a player LA Clippers coach Doc Rivers was hesitant to give up in a trade and […]

With training camps still in the distance, let’s take a moment to discuss seven young NBA players who are poised to break out as stars in the 2019-20 season. De’Aaron Fox Fox made a substantial jump in his sophomore season, but he still has another notch to go. He finished second in Most Improved Player […]

To say Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti is excited about young point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander would be an understatement. With Russell Westbrook and Paul George gone, the Thunder are handing the keys to the franchise to Gilgeous-Alexander, who is only 21-years-old. “We’re really excited about him,” Presti said, via Maddie Lee of the […]

Though they lost Paul George in their recent trade with the L.A. Clippers, the Oklahoma City Thunder received Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as part of the deal — a player who Sam Presti is excited to have aboard. In a recent interview with Brett Dawson of The Athletic, Presti noted that Gilgeous-Alexander has “a bright future in […]

Los Angeles Clippers president Lawrence Frank thanked former Clippers Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Danilo Gallinari and acknowledged that the two men are great players who will succeed in Oklahoma City: Lawrence Frank on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Danilo Gallinari – "Shai is gonna be as special player in this league. Gallo is already at a high level. […]

The LA Clippers pulled off the coup of the offseason, signing reigning Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard and acquiring All-NBA forward Paul George from the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, getting the two-way superstars came at a hefty price. The Clippers had to give up veteran Danilo Gallinari, promising sophomore Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and the most massive haul […]

University of Kentucky head coach John Calipari called Los Angeles Clippers assistant Sam Cassell and suggested that the franchise pick Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the 2018 NBA Draft. Cassell and the Clippers listened to Calipari and drafted Gilgeous-Alexander with the 11th overall pick. The point guard had a sound rookie season in 2018-19, as he averaged […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was more of a nominal point guard during his standout rookie season, and might play even more off the ball during his debut campaign with the Oklahoma City Thunder. When it comes time for the second-year guard to take the reins of Billy Donovan’s offense, though, John Calipari has no doubt he’ll be […]

New Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is already putting in the work ahead of his second season in the league. The 6-foot-6 Kentucky product was impressive in his rookie year with L.A. Clippers before coming over as part of the Paul George trade, but he’s now bound for even more action as one of […]

New Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recently opened up about the trade that sent him to his new team. As made evident by this interview, the 21-year-old does seem to be wise beyond his years, as he explained how he has harnessed no hard feelings whatsoever following the decision by the Los Angeles […]

The LA Clippers didn’t want to part ways with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. All intel leading up to the wee hours of July 5 was that they were extremely high on the First Team All-Rookie honoree, to the point the front office considered him a franchise building block. But when the opportunity arose to morph into a […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder changed the landscape of the NBA for years with one shocking move this offseason. The team decided to part ways with superstar Paul George, sending him to the Los Angeles Clippers to team up with  Kawhi Leonard. In exchange, they received a treasure trove of first round picks that will pay […]

LAS VEGAS – Jerome Robinson was already dealing with an illness and preparing to call it a night in preparation for the LA Clippers’ Summer League opener. He was then hit with the news. Kawhi Leonard had committed to the Clippers and the team was trading for superstar Paul George. “At first, it was crazy […]

If the Los Angeles Clippers pursue an Anthony Davis trade with the New Orleans Pelicans this summer, they reportedly won’t make point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander available in trade talks, according to Bobby Marks of ESPN. The Clippers are reportedly one of the teams Davis wouldn’t mind getting traded to. Davis can become an unrestricted free […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the No. 11 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft and the Los Angeles Clippers have to feel very good about their future with him running the point. After making a run to the playoffs even with the midseason trades of Avery Bradley and Tobias Harris, the Clippers pushed the Golden State […]

The New Orleans Pelicans were the biggest winners of the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery when they surprisingly won the first pick despite only having a six percent chance. Pelicans General Manager David Griffin is expected to select Zion Williamson from Duke University to the chagrin of the Phoenix Suns, New York Knicks, and Cleveland Cavaliers. […]

Think about the most difficult situation a basketball player could endure. We’ll make our hypothetical player a point guard, the most difficult position in basketball. This player is also a rookie, making his learning curve exceptionally steep. Now, let’s thrust him into the starting lineup of a playoff team. And for good measure, we’ll make […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has gotten a feel for the playoff atmosphere, as his eighth-seeded L.A. Clippers have spent more than a week exchanging blows with the Golden State Warriors. Clippers coach Doc Rivers had hoped two of his rookie guards has seen the intensity of high-pressure games after taking part in the NCAA Tournament, the next-best […]

LA Clippers rookie Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been taking a page from the Golden State Warriors during this first-round series, learning from the backcourt of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson: “Those are my covers, I’m studying them a lot this series. I definitely learned a few things, but they’re obviously really good players and anyone can […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant was full of praise for Los Angeles Clippers rookie Shai Gilgeous-Alexander after another battle in their 2019 NBA Playoffs first-round series. Gilgeous-Alexander turned heads with his strong performance for the Clippers, as he finished with 25 points for Los Angeles on 9-for-15 shooting. The 20-year-old rookie was a man […]

Kevin Durant and the Golden State Warriors defeated Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the L.A. Clippers in Game 4 on Sunday afternoon. They now hold a 3-1 lead in their best-of-seven first round series. The game saw Durant finish with 33 points, seven rebounds, and six assists while Klay Thompson poured in 32 points and six three-pointers. […]

Los Angeles Clippers rookie Shai Gilgeous-Alexander set a new franchise record on Sunday. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 25 points for the Clippers in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series against the defending champions Golden State Warriors. The former Kentucky standout has now scored the most points for a Clippers rookie in a playoff game, beating the […]

The Golden State Warriors managed to ride the hot hand of Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant to win a close Game 4. They are now up 3-1 in their series against the L.A. Clippers after a heart-thumping 113-105 victory on Sunday afternoon. The back-to-back defending champions were able to withstand a poor shooting night from […]

Los Angeles Clippers rookie Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has struggled offensively over the past two games after making an impressive postseason debut almost a week ago. After scoring 18 points in Game 1 of the Clippers’ first round playoff series against the Golden State Warriors, Gilgeous-Alexander looked less assertive on offense and scored just a combined 11 […]

Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant came out with a point to prove in Game 3 against the Los Angeles Clippers after a relatively quiet Games 1 and 2. It wasn’t just on the offensive end, though, as Durant also made his presence felt on the defensive end. Clippers point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander learned this […]

OAKLAND, CA – Although it appears like a matchup between two veteran squads, the Patrick Beverley-led L.A. Clippers and Kevin Durant-led Golden State Warriors saw four key players make their NBA playoff debuts in Game 1. Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins, as well as Clippers’ guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, guard Landry Shamet, and center Ivica Zubac, all […]

The tides are constantly turning in the highly-competitive world of the NBA, and as always, there is a new dawn of new-age point guards emerging into superstardom. While their status might somewhat come in varying degrees, Atlanta Hawks rookie sensation Trae Young and Los Angeles Clippers stud Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are undoubtedly two of the most […]

LOS ANGELES – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Landry Shamet are coming off terrific regular seasons for the L.A. Clippers. Their postseason matchup presents a much bigger challenge, however, with the defending champion Golden State Warriors waiting. Gilgeous-Alexander had a great season for the Clippers, and is the only lottery pick to start for a playoff team. […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers sees star potential in point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The Clippers drafted Gilgeous-Alexander with the 11th overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. Rivers has always been high on the youngster. “I was high on him,” Rivers said of Gilgeous-Alexander, via Jovan Buha of The Athletic. “I said it when […]

Los Angeles Clippers point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander couldn’t be happier with his situation. Gilgeous-Alexander is one of the few rookies this season who will be playing in the playoffs. The 20-year-old says winning and being competitive will always outweigh putting up stats on a losing team. “I definitely think my situation is better,” Gilgeous-Alexander told Jovan […]

Los Angeles Clippers rookie Shai-Gilgeous Alexander made the pitch for teammate Patrick Beverley as a First-Team All Defense honoree. The Toronto native from the University Kentucky has seen firsthand how Beverley tends to his business in practice and on the court. He raved about his veteran teammate’s defense. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (@shaiglalex) on #Clippers teammate Patrick […]

For most of the season, many people would agree to exactly how the Rookie of the Year award race is going. Luka Doncic is at the top, but Trae Young isn’t far behind. After those two, there’s a steep drop off. Patrick Beverley of Los Angeles Clippers doesn’t think so though. He’s throwing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s name […]

Boston Celtics star point guard Kyrie Irving has nothing but the highest of praise for the L.A. Clippers’ coaching staff’s hard work on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. #Celtics star Kyrie Irving on #Clippers' rookie Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (1/2) – "Who would've known Shai Gilgeous-Alexander would be where he is now, being on a playoff team that's competing for […]

Los Angeles Lakes superstar LeBron James is one of the most imposing figures in the NBA, but that fact does not matter to L.A. Clippers point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The first-year player came to the rescue of teammate Patrick Beverley, who got erased from the equation by James while lobbying for paint position. Gilgeous-Alexander went up […]

The Golden State Warriors may have thumped the Los Angeles Clippers by 18 points on Friday night, but that didn’t stop Clippers guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander from showing Klay Thompson why he is one of the most promising rookies in the league. Check out this spin move from Gilgeous-Alexander that left Thompson in the dust during […]