Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Donovan Mitchell named NBA Players of the Week

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell have been named the Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, according to NBA Communications (X links).

Gilgeous-Alexander led the defending champions to four wins this past week while averaging 31.0 points and 6.5 assists and shooting 60 percent from the field. SGA also earned Player of the Week honors three weeks ago.

Mitchell posted averages of 31.8 points, 6.3 rebounds and 5.0 assists as the Cavaliers went 3-1 this past week.

Santi Aldama (Grizzlies), Luka Doncic (Lakers), De’Aaron Fox (Spurs), James Harden (Clippers) and Nikola Jokic (Nuggets) were the other Western Conference nominees. Jalen Duren (Pistons), Josh Giddey (Bulls), Brandon Ingram (Raptors), Kon Knueppel (Hornets), Tyrese Maxey (Sixers), Norman Powell and Kel’el Ware (Heat), Ryan Rollins (Bucks) and Franz Wagner (Magic) were the other nominees from the East.