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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s honest ‘challenging’ take on Thunder’s 2025-26 season

For All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder, clinching the No. 1 seed in three consecutive regular seasons isn’t easy. Leading the league with an 11.4 average point differential, the defending champions handed the Los Angeles Lakers two 36+ point losses after Gilgeous-Alexander’s 47 points closed out a 114-110 victory against the Detroit Pistons […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s honest ‘challenging’ take on Thunder’s 2025-26 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bill Simmons makes wild Thunder-Brandin Podziemski take

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is favored to win his second straight MVP Award, and he will also be favored to win his second straight NBA Finals MVP Award when the playoffs begin. If the superstar guard validates those odds, he could become the consensus best player in the world today. Despite all the praise Gilgeous -Alexander is […] The post Bill Simmons makes wild Thunder-Brandin Podziemski take appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder trying to punt Nuggets game with injury report, but will Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray play?

The Oklahoma City Thunder travel to face the Denver Nuggets on Friday night in what should have been a marquee Western Conference clash. However, the Thunder’s injury report suggests that the No. 1 seed has no intention of risking their best players, with as many as 10 players listed as out on the official injury […] The post Thunder trying to punt Nuggets game with injury report, but will Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray play? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bronny James Makes NBA History Against Warriors

Bronny James and the Los Angeles dropped their third-straight game on Tuesday, falling to 50-29 on the 2025-26 NBA season after a 123-87 blowout loss to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. And on Thursday, the Lakers looked to end the drought, hitting the road to face the Steph ...

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LeBron Accidentally Revealed Retirement Window Praising Wemby

The latest podcast episode from LeBron James may have featured an accidental reveal of his retirement plans. James was speaking about Victor Wembanyama’s prime and his future with the San Antonio Spurs. However, the topic featured LeBron talking in passing about retiring before the rest of the league must deal with Wembanyama‘s best years in […] The post LeBron Accidentally Revealed Retirement Window Praising Wemby appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Thunder’s Chet Holmgren keeps insane streak dating back to high school alive

After All-Star Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder clinched the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference standings, he continued an absurd streak that dates back to his high school days. Holmgren’s 30 points, 14 rebounds, five assists, and four blocks led the Thunder to a 128-110 blowout win against the LA Clippers on […] The post Thunder’s Chet Holmgren keeps insane streak dating back to high school alive appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Luka Doncic’s Glaring Weakness Exposed by Channing Frye Amid MVP Race Debate

Luka Doncic has delivered one of the most productive offensive seasons in the NBA, but his MVP case has come under renewed scrutiny following comments from former player Channing Frye. Speaking on the “Road Trippin’ Show“, Frye pointed directly to Doncic’s defensive limitations as a deciding factor in the race.Doncic, now with the Los Angeles […] The post Luka Doncic’s Glaring Weakness Exposed by Channing Frye Amid MVP Race Debate appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Hawks’ Nickeil Alexander-Walker gets strong ‘he better win’ MIP endorsement from SGA

The Atlanta Hawks made a key free agent signing this past offseason when they acquired Nickeil Alexander-Walker. After seeing how he was able to contribute to the Minnesota Timberwolves, many expected him to have that same impact for a Hawks team looking to take the next step. Not only has he had that impact, but […] The post Hawks’ Nickeil Alexander-Walker gets strong ‘he better win’ MIP endorsement from SGA appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s ‘obvious’ mic drop after Thunder clinch No. 1 seed streak

All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder clinched the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference standings on Wednesday. After a 128-110 win against the LA Clippers, the Thunder clinched the top seed for the third year in a row. After the win, Gilgeous-Alexander addressed the impressive accomplishment, as the Thunder, for the third […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s ‘obvious’ mic drop after Thunder clinch No. 1 seed streak appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA MVP Race: Tracy McGrady Says Jaylen Brown More Valuable Than SGA

The NBA MVP race is entering its final stretch with several candidates still in contention, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama, Luka Doncic, and Nikola Jokic. With the regular season nearing its conclusion, debates around value, team success, and individual impact have intensified across the league.Former NBA star Tracy McGrady added a new dimension to that […] The post NBA MVP Race: Tracy McGrady Says Jaylen Brown More Valuable Than SGA appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Receives Rare Praise From Kawhi Leonard Amid MVP Race

The Oklahoma City Thunder secured the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference with a 128-110 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night at Intuit Dome. The result capped a dominant regular season for the defending champions, who improved to 64-16 and locked up home-court advantage throughout the playoffs.After the game, Kawhi Leonard […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Receives Rare Praise From Kawhi Leonard Amid MVP Race appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Clippers star Kawhi Leonard nears James Harden, Allen Iverson in history books

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard continued his astonishing scoring streak on Wednesday night, but couldn’t help his side overcome the Oklahoma City Thunder, who won 128-110. He finished with 20 points, eight rebounds, three assists, one steal, and two three-pointers, pushing his streak of consecutive 20-point games to 56, moving one game shy of […] The post Clippers star Kawhi Leonard nears James Harden, Allen Iverson in history books appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder lock up West’s top seed after dismantling Clippers

The Oklahoma City Thunder will have a huge advantage when they start the real defense of their title in the playoffs after securing the top seed in the Western Conference on Wednesday. The Thunder dismantled the Los Angeles Clippers, 128-110, to improve to 64-16 and fend off the San Antonio Spurs, who were looking to […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder lock up West’s top seed after dismantling Clippers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cade Cunningham Breaks Silence on NBA Rule After Pistons-Bucks

The NBA’s 65-game rule is getting more pushback than ever this season. The Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham is a driving force behind that wave, The star guard didn’t come out with a statement of his own on the rule until after the Pistons’ April 8 matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. But Cunningham’s camp and […] The post Cade Cunningham Breaks Silence on NBA Rule After Pistons-Bucks appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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