Nick Wright Explains Why Victor Wembanyama Falls Short in His MVP Race
Nick Wright pushed back on Victor Wembanyama’s growing MVP buzz, arguing that the Spurs star still trails other frontrunners in key areas.
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Final Injury Report for Jazz-Thunder: Will Lauri Markkanen, Keyonte George Play?
The Utah Jazz may be without multiple key players in Sunday night’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Draymond Green States Victor Wembanyama Still Hasn’t ‘Done Enough’ to Beat MVP Rival Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Draymond Green isn’t buying the recent narrative shift in the NBA’s most heated award debate. The Golden State Warriors veteran took to his podcast this week to defend Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, pushing back against the surging media campaign for San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama. Green made his stance clear: the MVP […]
Lakers Announce Dalton Knecht Move 5 Games Before NBA Playoffs
Dalton Knecht has been away from the NBA for the past few days as his Los Angeles Lakers fell 139-96 to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday. Now, the Lakers will turn their attention to Sunday's matchup, closing out a two-game road trip with a battle against Cooper ...
Draymond Green gets 100% real on Victor Wembanyama-Shai Gilgeous-Alexander MVP race
Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green weighed in on the MVP race between Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama. While many believe that the defending champion Gilgeous-Alexander sealed his MVP campaign bid with a 47-point gem in a 114-110 win against the Detroit Pistons, Green gave his take […] The post Draymond Green gets 100% real on Victor Wembanyama-Shai Gilgeous-Alexander MVP race appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Where to Watch Jazz vs. Thunder Live: Streaming & TV Coverage Worldwide (Apr 5)
The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Utah Jazz in a late-season matchup with major implications at the top of the Western Conference.
Jalen Williams Declares Feelings for Fans Bored with Thunder’s Success
Jalen Williams has expressed his feelings about some fans who felt that the OKC Thunder’s success has made the team feel stale. According to Williams, the Thunder has been more focused on winning games than on what fans think when watching them. “Our biggest thing as a team is we actually do not care if people are […] The post Jalen Williams Declares Feelings for Fans Bored with Thunder’s Success appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Thunder’s Jalen Williams fires back at haters with ‘superpower’
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams addressed the haters after a 139-96 blowout win against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday. The Thunder reminded the Lakers of its dominance with a 43-point rout, and when a reporter asked about Oklahoma City taking on the villain role this season, Williams set the record […] The post Thunder’s Jalen Williams fires back at haters with ‘superpower’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NBA MVP Power Rankings: Top 5 Race Stays Wide Open With No Clear Favorite
The MVP race remains wide open as five stars push for top spot, delivering huge performances nightly with playoffs around the corner now
Ashley Nicole Moss Slams “Disgusting” Thunder Fan for Hurling Vile Abuse at Injured Luka Doncic as Austin Reaves’ Confrontation Goes Viral
Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander battled each other in the last game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Oklahoma City Thunder.
New Clear-Cut Favorite Emerges in Race to Win 2026 NBA MVP
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has taken firm control of the 2026 NBA MVP race, leading ESPN’s latest straw poll by a massive margin.
Colin Cowherd drops ‘Louis Vuitton bag’ Lakers-Thunder comparison
In the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 139-96 blowout win against the Los Angeles Lakers, the defending champions proved its dominance atop the Western Conference standings, as Fox Sports 1’s Colin Cowherd explained the contrast between the two teams. The Thunder handed the Lakers their worst loss of the regular season, 43-point beatdown led by reigning MVP […] The post Colin Cowherd drops ‘Louis Vuitton bag’ Lakers-Thunder comparison appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Luka Doncic Could Be Headed for Rare NBA Scenario Not Seen Since 1976
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic’s injury could lead to a rare NBA scenario not seen since 1976. The post Luka Doncic Could Be Headed for Rare NBA Scenario Not Seen Since 1976 appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama Gets Bad News on the MVP Race
With just 10 days left of the 2025-26 regular season, San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is among the leaders of the Kia NBA MVP race. However, Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has emerged as the overwhelming favorite to win back-to-back MVP awards. According to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps, who released the season’s final MVP straw […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama Gets Bad News on the MVP Race appeared first on Heavy Sports.
“Allowing OKC to Play Football”: Lakers Fans Slam Refereeing as Thunder Rough Up Luka Doncic And Co. Amid Blowout
Lakers fans call out referees for allowing Thunder to play uber-physical.
Can Victor Wembanyama Overtake SGA for NBA MVP? Here's What ESPN Poll Says
ESPN’s latest straw poll has revealed where the MVP race stands with just days left in regular season.
Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic Gets Bad News on NBA MVP Race
With a little under two weeks left to go in the 2025-2026 NBA regular season, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is seemingly falling out of favor in the league’s competitive MVP race. This week, ESPN conducted its final straw poll. Picking up votes from 100 media members with a say in the race, ESPN’s latest […] The post Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic Gets Bad News on NBA MVP Race appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Poll: If Luka Dončić Is Out, Who’s the NBA MVP?
[Editor’s note: Welcome to Athlon Sports’ poll of the day, where we ask readers to weigh in on the biggest topic of the day. Thanks for voting, and be sure to sound off in the comment section.] Call it the Athlon Sports Poll of the Day Jinx. It was just two days ago that we asked you who should be ...
LeBron James Sends Defiant Message After Blowout Loss to Thunder
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was understandably unhappy after his team suffered its worst loss of the season. The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder steamrolled the Lakers 139-96 at Paycom Center on Thursday. The Lakers had no answer for reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, ...
Jalen Williams Shows Class With Message to Luka Doncic After Injury Scare
Jalen Williams showed class after Luka Doncic’s injury scare, expressing concern despite the Thunder’s dominant win.
Austin Reaves Shares Update After Injury in Lakers-Thunder
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves dealt with an injury scare in his team's 139-96 blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday. Reaves missed 19 games earlier this season with a severe calf injury. He returned in early February and has been a vital cog ever since. When healthy, ...
Thunder’s Mark Daigneault shrugs off extra-motivation factor vs. Lakers
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault didn’t feel anything different with his team in preparing for Thursday’s matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. With an opportunity to send a message to the defending champions after winning 13 of 14 games, the Lakers fell behind by double-digits before trailing all night. After […] The post Thunder’s Mark Daigneault shrugs off extra-motivation factor vs. Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Kendrick Perkins argues no playoff scheme can stop Victor Wembanyama
The San Antonio Spurs have become one of the fiercest contenders in the NBA, as they have coalesced quite nicely under head coach Mitch Johnson in just the third year of Victor Wembanyama’s career. The Spurs are even on fire, having won their past 11 games, and heading into the playoffs, the Spurs are looking […] The post Kendrick Perkins argues no playoff scheme can stop Victor Wembanyama appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Lakers Fans in Disbelief After Luka Doncic Seen Limping With Hamstring Injury During Thunder Loss
Luka Doncic suffered a hamstring injury in the third quarter against OKC with the Lakers down big. Instead of sympathy, fans accused the Slovenian-born star of faking it.