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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

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been voted the NBA Most Valuable Player for the second consecutive season, ESPN reported Sunday morning.

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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.

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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

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Hoops Rumors / May 17

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander To Be Named MVP

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will win his second straight Most Valuable Player award, multiple sources tell ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). The formal announcement will be made Sunday at 7:30 p.m.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 17

Thunder’s Chet Holmgren always knew Jared McCain was more than ‘Linsanity’ run

The Oklahoma City Thunder continue to look like the NBA’s most complete postseason machine. One of the biggest reasons behind their terrifying playoff depth has been the emergence of Jared McCain.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 16

Why Thunder will corral Spurs in 6 games in 2026 Western Conference Finals

The hype is building each day for the 2026 Western Conference Finals. The Oklahoma City Thunder earn a huge chance to make consecutive trips to the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 16

The Thunder Can't Afford Extended Rest To Slow Them Down

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.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / May 16

Thunder vs. Spurs West finals: Schedule, start times, where to watch

The Thunder and Spurs are set. Now it’s just a matter of when. Oklahoma City and San Antonio will open the Western Conference finals on Monday night, with Game 1 scheduled for 8:30 p.m.

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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.

Chet Holmgren News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 16

Chet Holmgren Offensive Breakout a Must Continue vs. Spurs

Chet Holmgren has seen a massive breakout during the 2025-26 campaign. Not only did he make his first All-Star team back in Feburary and soon to be on

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 16

Thunder-Spurs WCF Matchup Could be Decided by Bench Battle

The Western Conference Finals will be a star-studded matchup, but the benches could easily steal the spotlight. After spending the past few days waiting to see who their opponent would be, the Oklahoma City Thunder can now prepare for the San Antonio Spurs in the conference finals.

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Mark Daigneault’s encouraging Jalen Williams injury update ahead of Thunder’s WCF

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault provided an update on Jalen Williams ahead of their best-of-7 Western Conference Finals. After Williams missed the Thunder’s Game 4 victory that eliminated the Los Angeles Lakers, he could make his return for Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 16

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

What happens when two unstoppable forces collide? We can't wait to find out. Before the Western Conference Finals tipoff on Monday, here are five things we'll be monitoring in the clash of titans.

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NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 16

Thunder-Spurs Rivalry About More Than Big Man Battle

Oklahoma City’s conference finals matchup is set, and the series could be the first of many in this budding rivalry. On Monday night, the Thunder will be back in Paycom Center for Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs, who took care of business in Game 6 in Minnesota to punch their ticket.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 16