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International Dominance Continues as NBA MVP Streak Reaches Historic Number

The Oklahoma City Thunder phenom Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is making waves in the basketball world after clinching his second consecutive NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) award.

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Jalen Williams Ready for the Moment as Thunder Enter the 2026 West Finals

For a team that has spent the past two seasons growing up faster than anyone expected, the Oklahoma City Thunder just got the kind of news that can shift an entire series.

NBA News / EasySportz / May 17

Spurs vs Thunder Is About To Feed Families

This is not just another playoff series. The Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs are about to give the NBA its most exciting Western Conference Finals matchup in years — and honestly, this series is going to feed families.

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The 'Most 40-point games in a season' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to score at least 40 points in 10 or more games in a single season can you name in five minutes?

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a two-time MVP, but what that means historically depends on what comes next · CBSSports.com

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named MVP: Thunder star becomes just 14th player to win back-to-back awards · CBSSports.com

Sources: SGA wins MVP for second straight year · ESPN

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / May 17

Jalen Williams sends a message to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s critics

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.

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The 25 best rookie seasons in NBA history

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.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Total Pro Sports / May 17

Dwight Howard Congratulates Shai Gilgeous-Alexander While Sharing His Own MVP Pick

The NBA MVP race has wrapped up, and Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has left everyone in awe by clinching the award for the second straight year.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / HITC / May 17

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander can join Jordan, Russell and LeBron in rare NBA club

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is expected to be confirmed as this season’s MVP later today after ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the result this Sunday. The Thunder guard overcame Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama in a fierce race, giving him a second straight MVP award.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 17

OKC Thunder Breakout Guard Could be Key to Matchup vs. Spurs

Oklahoma City’s hopes of returning to the NBA Finals could hinge on the play of its breakout guard. On Monday night, the Thunder will tip off Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 17

SGA's reported MVP win adds fuel for Wembanyama before Spurs-Thunder WCF

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's reported MVP win adds fuel for Victor Wembanyama before Spurs-Thunder WCF

The San Antonio Spurs hope Wembanyama is taking the 2025-26 NBA MVP vote personally heading into the Western Conference Finals.

Spurs-Thunder WCF preview: Five factors that will help decide heavyweight clash

Spurs offensive avalanche buries Timberwolves in Game 6

Winners, losers from NBA playoffs: Spurs, Stephon Castle sink Timberwolves

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The 25 best No. 2 overall draft picks in NBA history

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.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / May 17

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander expected to win second straight MVP

Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is set to do it again. Multiple sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania that Gilgeous-Alexander will win his second consecutive Most Valuable Player award, with the official announcement scheduled for Sunday at 7:30 p.m.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Field Level Media / May 17

Report: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander voted to repeat as NBA MVP

Spurs offensive avalanche buries Timberwolves in Game 6

Winners, losers from NBA playoffs: Stephon Castle sinks Timberwolves

Anthony Edwards pulled polarizing move before end of Game 6

Edwards has blunt comment about Timberwolves’ future

Jalen Williams says he's 'healthy' ahead of Western Conference Finals

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 16

Spurs use complete effort to dominate Timberwolves, advance to WCF

Answering the call to close out their second-round series, the San Antonio Spurs dominated the Minnesota Timberwolves for a wire-to-wire win on Friday night.

Bench players carry Pistons to Game 6 win over Cavaliers

Pistons' Cade Cunningham excited to return to Detroit for Game 7 vs. Cavaliers

Winners, losers from NBA playoffs: Spurs, Stephon Castle sink Timberwolves

Analyst urges Timberwolves to make blockbuster trade to help Anthony Edwards

Why Timberwolves need another star besides Anthony Edwards

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Jalen Williams News / Hoops Rumors / May 15