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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.

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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 / 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

The 'Active 20-REB NBA game leaders' quiz

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 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

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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?

The '35-point playoff games by team' quiz

The 'Most NBA playoff games by team' quiz

The 'NBA franchise scoring records' quiz

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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.

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.

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.

Isaiah Hartenstein News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 17

Isaiah Hartenstein Could Be Asked To Step Into New Role For Thunder In The Upcoming Series

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.

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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 / 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.