San Antonio beat Oklahoma City four times in the regular season, but the Western Conference finals open with a different problem than the one those matchups presented.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is currently on top of the world. With the Oklahoma City Thunder on course to win another championship, Gilgeous-Alexander won back-to-back MVP awards.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander did something even the most seasoned NBA voices weren’t expecting. His second straight MVP quieted doubters and changed the narrative, boosted by 31.1 points, 55.3% shooting, and Oklahoma City’s league-best 64-18 record.
Shams Charania spoiled the fun for many NBA fans. The Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander claimed his second, and consecutive, MVP right before the WCF series against the San Antonio Spurs.
Rookies are exciting for teams and their fans because they represent potential, hope for the future. While it can take years to see how a prospect will pan out, sometimes it clicks right away.
Lindy Waters III, cash considerations and a pair of second-round picks are all that it costs the Oklahoma City Thunder to move up in the 2024 NBA Draft and select UC Santa Barbara guard Ajay Mitchell with the No.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander became the 18th player to win at least two MVP awards The win marks the eighth consecutive time that the NBA’s MVP was born outside the U.S.
Spurs vs Thunder: The San Antonio Spurs are heading into the NBA conference finals with Game 1 waiting for them against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Though the game looks promising, both Western Conference teams are dealing with significant injuries to two key starters.
Shams Charania just made himself some pretty high-profile enemies. The ESPN reporter irked fans and media members alike on Sunday when he broke the news that Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had won his second consecutive NBA MVP award.
The No. 1 pick is the prize of the draft. That's obvious, but sometimes, the second pick can be almost, or even more, valuable. These are the greatest No.
The NBA on Prime’s panel didn’t let ESPN insider Shams Charania get away with spoiling their live MVP announcement, which was slated for pregame ahead of Game 7 between the Cleveland Cavs and the Detroit Pistons.
Further enhancing his already Hall of Fame-caliber career, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named the NBA's MVP on Sunday, earning the honor in back-to-back seasons.
It is officially another MVP season for Oklahoma City Thunder superstar guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The NBA announced Gilgeous-Alexander as the winner of the 2025-26 NBA Most Valuable Player Award on Sunday, with the Thunder franchise player appearing on NBA on Prime Video to speak about his latest achievement.
For the second straight year, the Oklahoma City Thunder are the home of the NBA’s Most Valuable Player, and it’s the same superstar, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander bagging another Michael Jordan Trophy.
The Oklahoma City Thunder were dominant for most of the season, posting the NBA's best record for the second consecutive season. But the Thunder struggled against the San Antonio Spurs, dropping four of the five meetings during the regular season.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are halfway to an NBA championship repeat. Their best player, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, has already earned his own individual repeat by winning the league's MVP award for the second year in a row.
Shams Charania is a newsbreaker. On Sunday morning, the ESPN NBA insider broke some major news. Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has won the NBA's MVP award.
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams had a message for critics of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander after SGA won his second consecutive MVP award. Gilgeous-Alexander will officially be named MVP on Sunday night, though reports had already indicated he had won the award.
Oklahoma City’s big man might have to adapt to an unfamiliar role. The Oklahoma City Thunder are gearing up for their second Western Conference Finals appearance in a row and are looking to leave it victorious, just like last year.
Oklahoma City can’t let its time off be a disadvantage. The Oklahoma City Thunder are preparing for the Western Conference Finals, and now finally have an opponent.