Why Spurs vs. Thunder could come down to the battle of the benches
Two of the deepest teams in the league square off in a positively sizzling Western Conference Finals. And it could be the bench units that decide things.
Oklahoma City Thunder
Is Jalen Williams playing tonight? Latest injury update for Thunder vs. Spurs, Game 1
The Oklahoma City Thunder will host the San Antonio Spurs in a highly anticipated Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Monday. Will Jalen Williams be on the court for OKC?
Oklahoma City’s second unit has become the problem San Antonio has to solve first
The Thunder bench owns a plus-7.8 playoff net rating, and Oklahoma City has actually scored more efficiently with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander off the floor than on it through eight postseason games.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s second straight MVP came from making elite efficiency feel routine
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 31.1 points on 55.3 percent shooting in 68 games and led the NBA in total clutch points, turning Oklahoma City’s nightly baseline into an MVP case again.
“My dog wear AP with the trench” — Jaylin Williams reacts to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s $40,000 gifts for his teammates – Basketball Network
“My dog wear AP with the trench” — Jaylin Williams reacts to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s $40,000 gifts for his teammates Basketball Network
Why Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama is confident vs Thunder in Western Conference Finals
One of the main reasons the Western Conference Finals match-up between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs is viewed as the crown jewel of the NBA playoffs is the dominance that Victor Wembanyama and his team exhibited over the defending champions over the course of the season. It’s something not lost on Wemby, […] The post Why Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama is confident vs Thunder in Western Conference Finals appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Spurs vs. Thunder Injury Update: Will De’Aaron Fox and Jalen Williams Play Tonight?
De’Aaron Fox is questionable for Game 1 against the Thunder with an ankle injury, while Oklahoma City officially cleared Jalen Williams to return for the Western Conference Finals opener.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Spoils Thunder Teammates With Luxury Gifts Following MVP Win
After securing the MVP award, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gifted his teammates Audemars Piguet watches along with Burberry trench coats.
Dirk Nowitzki says what everyone is thinking ahead of Spurs-Thunder Western Conference Final
The National Basketball Association postseason has already produced chaos, brilliance, and unforgettable star turns. Nothing, though, has captured the imagination of basketball fans quite like the looming Western Conference Finals showdown between the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder. With generational superstar Victor Wembanyama preparing to battle reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the […] The post Dirk Nowitzki says what everyone is thinking ahead of Spurs-Thunder Western Conference Final appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Blake Griffin, Taylor Rooks call out ‘nerd’ Shams Charania for spoiling NBA MVP award
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. Charania shared the news on X hours before the official announcement. The award announcement was … The post Blake Griffin, Taylor Rooks call out ‘nerd’ Shams Charania for spoiling NBA MVP award appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
NBA on Prime takes shots at Shams for spoiling Thunder’s MVP announcement
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. Charania broke the MVP news Sunday morning instead, revealing that Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander earned back-to-back awards. […] The post NBA on Prime takes shots at Shams for spoiling Thunder’s MVP announcement appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Luka Doncic Gets Zero First-Place MVP Votes Despite Leading NBA in Scoring
The NBA announced on Sunday that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder is this season’s Most Valuable Player. Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets and Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs finished second and third, respectively.In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, the league also shared the complete voting results from […] The post Luka Doncic Gets Zero First-Place MVP Votes Despite Leading NBA in Scoring appeared first on HEAVY.
NBA on Prime crew calls out Shams Charania for reporting MVP before official announcement
The official announcement for the 2026 NBA MVP came ahead of Sunday night’s Game 7 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons on Amazon’s Prime Video. But the NBA world was already aware of the MVP choice several hours earlier, thanks to a report from ESPN’s Shams Charania. “Multiple sources tell me this morning that…
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander takes home MVP by eye-popping margin
The Oklahoma City Thunder produced the league’s reigning Most Valuable Player once again. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is now the 14th NBA player ever to win it a second straight year. But was he the unanimous choice amid this NBA Playoffs run? SGA beat out two other names in Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama, so he wasn’t […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander takes home MVP by eye-popping margin appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Steve Nash’s hilarious reaction to Thunder star SGA’s MVP reflection
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. Asked by former 2006-07 NBA MVP and […] The post Steve Nash’s hilarious reaction to Thunder star SGA’s MVP reflection appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets 100% real about facing Spurs in WCF
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is looking forward to the Oklahoma City Thunder’s clash with the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 Western Conference Finals. The Thunder have made easy work of their opponents so far, sweeping the Phoenix Suns in the first round and the Los Angeles Lakers in the semifinals. On the other hand, the Spurs […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets 100% real about facing Spurs in WCF appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sends special message to Thunder fans in MVP speech
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. On Sunday, with the Thunder enjoying a rest day before the Western Conference Finals, Gilgeous-Alexander accepted his MVP award. The four-time NBA All-Star accepted […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sends special message to Thunder fans in MVP speech appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Where Nikola Jokic finished in final NBA MVP voting results for the Nuggets
The NBA’s Most Valuable Player for the second consecutive season is Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. That is not a surprise because the Thunder had the best record in the league and Gilgeous-Alexander was their best player and leader once again. However, what may be a surprise is that Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets finished […] The post Where Nikola Jokic finished in final NBA MVP voting results for the Nuggets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets real about Thunder’s MVP pipeline
After Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won back-to-back MVP awards, he pointed to his organization as a contributing factor to his success. Gilgeous-Alexander, becoming only the 14th NBA player to win the illustrious award two years in a row, once again joined Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden as players who all spent […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets real about Thunder’s MVP pipeline appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander got Thunder teammates unreal shiny gifts amid MVP win
The Oklahoma City Thunder watched Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hit league history Sunday amid their NBA Playoffs run. Gilgeous-Alexander’s Most Valuable Player win shattered a Michael Jordan mark. But SGA wasn’t the only one receiving a gift. His Thunder teammates got some unreal shiny ones, courtesy of the reigning MVP himself. Each player earned new special watches […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander got Thunder teammates unreal shiny gifts amid MVP win appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Joins Elite Company After Back-to-Back MVP Award
Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joined Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Michael Jordan in NBA history after MVP win.
Victor Wembanyama Finishes 3rd in MVP Voting
San Antonio Spurs superstar center Victor Wembanyama finished in third place for the league MVP award in voting totals announced on Sunday. Not surprisingly, the Oklahoma City Thunder saw their best player capture his second straight MVP honor as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won the award in back-to-back seasons. Since SGA was the best player on the […] The post Victor Wembanyama Finishes 3rd in MVP Voting appeared first on HEAVY.
"Go to Brunch, You Nerd": Blake Griffin Mocks Shams Over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP Leak
Shams Charania leaked the Kia NBA MVP voting results early Sunday, prompting a lighthearted reaction from Blake Griffin.
Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander breaks Michael Jordan’s record with MVP win
Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joined an exclusive club featuring Michael Jordan following his second consecutive MVP win on Sunday evening. Gilgeous-Alexander completed the eighth regular season of his NBA career, his seventh with the Thunder. He made his way up the ranks to becoming one of the best players in the entire league, […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander breaks Michael Jordan’s record with MVP win appeared first on ClutchPoints.