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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 […]

Anthony Edwards made a big play against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during the Minnesota Timberwolves’ matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. With 13 seconds remaining in the overtime period as Minnesota led 129-128, Gilgeous-Alexander drove to the paint as he attempted a layup. However, Edwards was on him as he blocked the shot. Terrence Shannon Jr. was […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant, a two-time NBA champion and 2014 MVP, recently shared his admiration for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. He took time to recognize the young guard’s offensive versatility. Durant, also seen for his own elite offensive game, highlighted SGA’s ability to score in various ways, calling him “one of those dudes that’s always gonna […]

In his second NBA start, Jaylen Clark brought the energy the Minnesota Timberwolves needed in Sunday’s 130-123 defeat against the Oklahoma City Thunder. His defensive tenacity and key plays helped shift momentum in the first half. But just as the Wolves were clawing their way back into the game, Clark took a hard fall after […]

On Sunday night, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault turned 40 years old. And what better way for Daigneault to celebrate the start of his fifth decade of existence than with a huge victory for the Thunder, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 37 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, three steals, and three blocks propelling OKC to […]

After All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Utah Jazz 130-107, he opened up about his decision to let go of his agent. After playing in his third All-Star Game, news broke that Gilgeous-Alexander parted ways with his representation. A reporter asked Shai about that decision after Friday’s blowout win. After the […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been the best team in the Western Conference at 44-10. OKC is led by MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who has a talented core around him. Gilgeous-Alexander is leading the league in scoring, averaging 32.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 1.9 steals, and a block per game. The 26-year-old shoots 52.3 […]

The rookie reviews are in after the NBA All-Star break, and now, hundreds of different NBA Playoffs situations are starting to get attention. However, the list of All-NBA candidates continues to dwindle, thankfully. The game needs fewer toxic debates and more attention on the high-level talent on display night in and night out. A new […]

SAN FRANCISCO — Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made his third consecutive NBA All-Star Game appearance in San Francisco this past week. Gilgeous-Alexander has been one of the best players in the league all season and could be in front of the line to win the MVP award. During the All-Star break, SGA spoke […]

After Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander played in his third All-Star Game, he responded to Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green’s prediction that the Warriors would win the 2025 NBA Finals. After acquiring Jimmy Butler in a five-team deal, Golden State is attempting to make a push toward the upper echelon of the Western […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is easily one of the best players in the 2024-25 NBA season. A big reason for that is his confidence on the court. He also trusts in himself off of it. In an intriguing move, the former Kentucky Wildcats star has reportedly cut ties with his agent, Joe […]

After Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shared his less-than-ideal take on the NBA’s new All-Star Game format, he spoke on his impressions of San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama. In his second All-Star Game, Gilgeous-Alexander scored 12 points on a perfect 5-of-5 attempts in a 41-32 win against Kenny’s Young Stars. Then, he finished […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t hold back his take on the NBA’s new All-Star Game format. Gilgeous-Alexander played in his third All-Star Game, which he didn’t take for granted upon arriving in San Francisco this past weekend. However, he did have one gripe with 2025’s new tournament-style format. Gilgeous-Alexander revealed during his postgame […]

As the NBA prepares to resume action out of the All-Star break, plenty of narratives will be created. Conversations about the NBA Finals will continue, as will the playoff picture as a whole. The discussion about the NBA MVP award will also gain traction with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic looking like the clear two […]

The NBA All-Star break is a time for teams to prepare for the final stretch of the regular season. Weirdly, we refer to these next several weeks as the “second half” of the NBA season, especially since the halfway point has already passed. Anyway, the NBA power rankings are symbolic of those with championship aspirations, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar and NBA MVP frontrunner Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has officially arrived as a premier player and he’s looking to lead OKC to the franchise’s first championship. He’s also made waves as the NBA’s most stylish player off the court, so his first signature sneaker has been one of the more anticipated developments of […]

To Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, just being a part of the NBA All-Star Game is a privilege, regardless of how often it happens. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard acknowledged as much ahead of his third consecutive All-Star nod in 2025. Ahead of the inaugural tournament-style games, Gilgeous-Alexander opened up about what the recognition means to him in […]

Oklahoma City Thunder’s second-year guard Cason Wallace discussed his welcome to the league moment featuring All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during his media availability before Friday night’s Rising Star Challenge at All-Star Weekend. After Wallace watched the Minnesota Timberwolves snap the Thunder’s seven-game win streak, the second-year guard revealed his welcome to the league moment. For Wallace, […]

The NBA MVP feels like a two-horse race between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic, and it may come down to the wire as to who may be the winner at the end of the season. In ESPN’s latest MVP poll, there was a change, and Brian Windhorst explains why he made the decision. “I voted […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s net worth in 2025 is $50 million. Gilgeous-Alexander is a professional basketball player who stars for the Oklahoma City Thunder. He is an All-Rookie Second Team player, a two-time All-NBA First Team selection, a three-time All-Star, and one of the best players in the NBA today. Here is a look at Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has taken a commanding lead in the latest MVP straw poll, surpassing Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic by a significant margin. According to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps, the poll, which closely mirrors the league’s official MVP voting, was conducted from Saturday to Monday. Gilgeous-Alexander secured 70 of the 100 first-place […]

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gave a hilarious reaction to a wild chant from Minnesota Timberwolves fans. The Thunder had a surprising 116-101 loss to their Western Conference foe in a game they struggled from the field. This clash had a few eye-opening moments, such as Anthony Edwards’ poster dunk on Chet […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexader got a huge vote of confidence in his bid for NBA MVP this season from Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards. Alexander and Edwards are facing off in the last national TV game before the All-Star Break, but the latter had nothing but praise for SGA. “He’s looking like the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault watched All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander help erase a 21-point deficit with an incredible 24-0 fourth-quarter run that led to a 115-101 victory against the Miami Heat. In a game where the Thunder gave up 36 points in the paint in the first half without starting power forward Chet Holmgren […]

Approximately two-thirds of the 2024-25 NBA season is in the books and the postseason races are starting to shape up. The highly methodical Memphis Grizzlies (36-17) still had their sights set on catching the Oklahoma City Thunder (43-9) for the top spot in the Western Conference. However, a humbling loss left the Grizzlies “Thunderstruck” just […]

Welcome back to NBA MVP Mondays on ClutchPoints as we break down the latest rankings among the top players in the league to see who will be taking home the illustrious end-of-season award. After a week-long break due to the NBA trade deadline, we are back in full force to discuss the ongoing debate between […]

Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault watched All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reach his third 50+ point performance in three weeks in a 140-109 win against the Phoenix Suns. As Gilgeous-Alexander continues to strengthen his case for this year’s Most Valuable Player award, Daigneault and the Thunder continue to lead the Western Conference with a 40-9 record. After […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recorded his third 50+ point game in three weeks, leading his team to a 140-109 blowout win against the Phoenix Suns. After Gilgeous-Alexander scored a career-high 54 points in a 123-114 win against the Utah Jazz, Shai tallied 52 points the following week in a loss to the Golden […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continued to add to his MVP resume with a stunning performance in the 140-109 win over the Phoenix Suns. The OKC superstar has been neck-and-neck with Nuggets’ center Nikola Jokic for the Michael Jordan Trophy. But Wednesday night’s performance likely gave Shai more wiggle room as the All-Star […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was an avid watcher of Kobe Bryant growing up. Seeing how the NBA legend approached fans, he follows his idol’s example of being dedicated to his fan base. Following Monday’s matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks, Gilgeous-Alexander answered a question regarding his pregame lines of fans growing and staying […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander followed up head coach Mark Daigneault’s reaction to the Dallas Mavericks trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis. While Daigneault dismissed the Doncic and Davis trade’s impact in the Western Conference, Gilgeous-Alexander gave his honest take on the blockbuster swap. Gilgeous-Alexander says he was taken […]

Even after Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put up 52 points, it wasn’t enough as the team lost to the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night, 116-109. Though the Warriors ruined a masterful performance from the Thunder star, head coach Mark Daigneault would give credit where credit is due after the game. When speaking […]

After outscoring the Golden State Warriors in the first quarter, guiding his team to a 14-point lead (34-20), Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 21 of his game-high 52 points in the opening frame. It came in a losing effort as the Warriors pulled to within ten (58-48) by halftime before scoring 36 in […]

The Golden State Warriors picked up a big 116-109 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday, but Shai Gilgeous-Alexander still presented a problem for Golden State, just as he does for the rest of the league. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 52 points in the game, and Warriors coach Steve Kerr after the game said that he […]

Even though Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put up 52 points, the Golden State Warriors still overcame a 14-point deficit to defeat the Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder 116-109 at Chase Center on Wednesday.  Golden State pulled ahead late with game-winning shots and strong defense, ending Oklahoma City’s three-game winning streak at Chase Center. Gilgeous-Alexander dominated early, scoring […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are on the road taking on the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had one of the most ridiculous quarters you will ever see. In the first quarter, Gilgeous-Alexander had 21 points on 7-8 shooting, and the Warriors had just 20 points. Yes, Gilgeous-Alexander outscored the entire Warriors […]