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Just how good are the Oklahoma City Thunder? We will discover the answer to this over the course of the next six months, as the 2025-26 season is about to begin, and with it comes a new look at the NBA power rankings. After winning their first championship in franchise history since moving to Oklahoma […]

When the Minnesota Timberwolves tip-off the 2025-26 season, they will have one of the brightest young stars in the NBA on their side in Anthony Edwards. But as the three-time All-Star enters his sixth season in the league, one thing that still eludes him is an NBA Finals appearance. An NBA Finals appearance has also […]

After losing to the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals, Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gave someone a smile that fans would never forget. Gilgeous-Alexander’s smile went viral in the playoffs. How often do you see a player smiling while walking off the court in the final moments of an overtime playoff […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder lead ClutchPoints’ NBA Top 100 Rankings as the team with the most players ranked in this year’s list. Six Thunder players are included in the list of the NBA’s best 100 players, including Mark Daigneault’s entire starting lineup led by reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and All-Star Jalen Williams. While Gilgeous-Alexander unsurprisingly […]

Two things stood out about the 2025 NBA Finals. One, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers in an epic seven-game series. Second, that Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton went out with a torn ACL.  After the Thunder won it all, it was their MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who graciously visited Haliburton to check on […]

A lot of change happened across the NBA last season, as a new era began with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder cementing themselves as the team to beat in the league. The Thunder captured their first NBA championship, Gilgeous-Alexander claimed the MVP award, and this young team in Oklahoma City isn’t going anywhere […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has drawn comparisons to Hall of Fame guard Kobe Bryant from another Hall of Famer, Paul Pierce. Gilgeous-Alexander is on a mission to surpass Bryant. He revealed his vision after leading the Thunder to their first championship in franchise history last season, as Shai isn’t satisfied with just one […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has become a superstar for the Oklahoma City Thunder, leading the franchise to its first NBA Championship this past summer. The second season of Netflix’s Starting 5 documented Gilgeous-Alexander’s special playoff run. Before the 2025 MVP and Finals MVP developed into a stud in the midwest, he was a promising member of the […]

When a new NBA season is about to begin, there is always one debate that captivates the minds of fans across the globe: Who are the top 100 players in the league? Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is coming off a historic MVP and title season with the Oklahoma City Thunder, yet Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, and Giannis […]

When a new NBA season is about to begin, there is always one debate that captivates the minds of fans across the globe: Who are the top 100 players in the league? Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is coming off a historic MVP and title season with the Oklahoma City Thunder, yet Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, and Giannis […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander doesn’t just dominate the court, he commands attention the moment he walks into a room. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard has emerged as one of the NBA’s leading fashion figures by trusting his own instincts. No stylist. No outside direction. For Shai, it’s just creativity, curiosity, and an unmatched sense of rhythm between […]

It might just be preseason, but whenever the best players square off against the best, they seem to kick their games into a higher gear. For both Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Giannis Antetokounmpo, this was certainly the case on Tuesday night as the Oklahoma City Thunder squared off against the Milwaukee Bucks in preseason action. With […]

One could excuse Shai Gilgeous-Alexander if he were to at least take his foot off the gas pedal this preseason for the Oklahoma City Thunder. After all, he is coming off an incredible 2024-25 campaign that only a few players could realistically achieve: he was the regular-season MVP, won an NBA championship and the NBA […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says one championship isn’t enough for him, eyeing a potential dynasty. The Thunder, the NBA’s youngest team, on the heels of its first championship, has the potential to win multiple titles. As the league’s reigning MVP — Gilgeous-Alexander — leads the way, the opportunity isn’t lost on Shai, who […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander agreed to a $285 million extension over the summer, securing his future with a franchise he led to its first championship following a legendary season. Gilgeous-Alexander achieved goals that only the greats reach: winning the scoring title, the MVP award, a championship, including the Finals MVP. The best part […]

From the outset, head coach Mark Daigneault says Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander knew who he was destined to be in the NBA. It was inevitable. Gilgeous-Alexander is driven to surpass Kobe Bryant, which, for some, makes sense after winning his first championship. However, for Daigneault, none of this comes as a surprise for […]

Getting a tattoo of someone is a bold move, as Drake did with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and the new one covered up his tattoo of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. During a profile interview with GQ, Gilgeous-Alexander reacted to Drake’s new tattoo of him. He seems flattered by the gesture, supporting the rapper. I understand […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received his flowers from Hall of Fame guard Steve Nash. While Gilgeous-Alexander plans to add to his legacy, Nash says it’s already established as an inspiration to an entire generation in Canada. The two-time MVP, eight-time All-Star, and Canadien native has already anointed SGA the country’s GOAT. Nash addressed […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is on the cusp of his prime and arguably the face of the NBA, as he enters the upcoming season as a defending champion. Gilgeous-Alexander wants more than one championship. His path to be one of the league’s greatest to ever play has just begun as he reflected on […]

With fans locking in their predictions on Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and how he will play in the upcoming 2025-26 season, there is another discussion on him being the face of the NBA. As the Thunder finished up their first week of preseason, Gilgeous-Alexander is no doubt ready to succeed once again this […]

Fans of standout Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander don’t have to worry about him starting a podcast like other NBA stars. During a profile for GQ, Gilgeous-Alexander made it clear that he is not planning on starting a podcast. In fact, he “can’t stand” them. “I won’t be doing no podcast,” he said to […]

Amidst Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s pursuit of winning multiple championships to cement his legacy as one of the greatest, the career of Hall of Fame guard Kobe Bryant is a motivating factor. Bryant had a profound influence on the league’s MVP, as Gilgeous-Alexander talked about the late-great Kobe in a recent interview. Gilgeous-Alexander […]

As Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander prepares for the 2025-26 season, hoping to achieve more success like last year, he recently talked about his tentative retirement plans. With speculation on the Thunder guard in Gilgeous-Alexander doing enough already for the Hall of Fame, there seems to be a set age at which the star […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder returned for the preseason as the defending champion gear up for the 2025-26 campaign. Continuing to grow as individuals and in unison was the underlying theme throughout training camp, as the Thunder is a rare case of a championship team bringing nearly every player back the following season to defend a […]

There is no denying that the Oklahoma City Thunder are the favorites to win another championship entering the 2025-26 NBA season. What Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren accomplished, leading this young Thunder squad to a title, was remarkable, but now comes the challenging part of it all: attempting to defend this championship. As […]

A new NBA season brings numerous changes, particularly in the media landscape. When Adam Silver and the league agreed to their new 11-year, $76 billion media deal, Amazon and NBC seized control of NBA coverage from TNT, ushering in a new era of basketball streaming. That era begins when the season starts on October 21, […]

LOS ANGELES, CA — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Tyrese Haliburton, Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Jaylen Brown have a few things in common. They’re among the best basketball players in the world, they each have their own unique personalities, and they were all able to show both of those in this season’s edition of Netflix’s Starting 5. […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — For the first time in the preseason, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault unleashed most of his starting lineup, as MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander played at the Paycom Center for the first time since winning an NBA championship. Scoring 12 of his 16 points in the first quarter, Gilgeous-Alexander hit the ground […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder is heavily favored to win the 2026 NBA Finals in the association’s annual GM survey of all 30 teams. While analysts make bold predictions about the 2025-26 Thunder, including a 70-win regular season, Oklahoma City is picked to become the first repeat champions since 2017 ahead of the Golden State Warriors’ […]

Oklahoma City Thunder veteran Alex Caruso gave reporters an inside look at what makes All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander such a special player. Ahead of Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder’s 2025-26 season, Caruso revealed why he thinks Shai is on the path toward a Hall of Fame career. For Caruso, Gilgeous-Alexander exudes greatness in his approach as a […]

The NBA is a star-driven league. In order to find success, teams need their best players to step up. Teams that employ some of the best players in the league are likely to contend for championships, whereas teams without a bona fide top option will likely rebuild until they find one. The 2025-26 season will […]

While Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander discussed his career goals beyond winning one championship, he also revealed his first impressions of playing alongside Nikola Topic. After missing his rookie season due to a torn ACL, Topic impressed Chet Holmgren amid pick-up games during the summer. Then, the 20-year-old impressed Gilgeous-Alexander ahead of his first […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder enter the 2025-26 season as the defending NBA champions, coming off a historic 68-win campaign that culminated in their first title since relocating to Oklahoma City. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, fresh off capturing MVP, Finals MVP, and the scoring title in the same season, stands as the cornerstone of a championship-caliber roster built […]

Ahead of defending the 2025 NBA title, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reflected on his goals that go beyond winning his first championship. Will the Thunder repeat? That’s the question heading into the 2025-26 season. GM Sam Presti prioritizes growth over dynasty talk, as improving while defending a title has been the focus. Amidst […]

As Oklahoma City Thunder training camp winds down ahead of its first preseason game against the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday, All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sees vast improvements from Chet Holmgren and his teammates. Head coach Mark Daigneault says improvement is necessary for the Thunder ahead of the 2025-26 campaign, and Gilgeous-Alexander admits that’s what he sees […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is one of the NBA players featured in season 2 of Netflix’s “Starting 5,” which released a clip of the league’s MVP proclaiming his on-court abilities. He used five “verys” to emphasize his point. After Gilgeous-Alexander commended Jalen Williams’ postseason and Finals play at Media Day on Monday, a […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — As Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams inches closer to a full recovery from surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right wrist, All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander commended his teammates’ battle through adversity. After winning the 2025 NBA Finals, Williams revealed playing through a broken right wrist. Gilgeous-Alexander addressed Jalen’s postseason approach […]

A lot has changed around the NBA this offseason, and all 30 teams look slightly different as training camps and the preseason begin. Whereas some teams added All-Star-level talents by way of trades and free agency, others made smaller moves to round out their rosters. Of course, there are then teams who are rebuilding and […]

After a rematch between Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic came down to the wire for MVP, the two candidates are projected to face off a third time in 2025-26. Coming off of finishing runner-up against the three-time MVP, Gilgeous-Alexander beat Jokic with 71 first-place votes to The Joker’s […]