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
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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.
Thunder’s Jalen Williams gives ‘spooky’ perspective of Luka Doncic’s injury
OKLAHOMA CITY — After watching Luka Doncic limp off the court in the third quarter of a 139-96 blowout win against the Los Angeles Lakers, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams is hoping for the best for the All-Star guard. Upon recovering from a wrist surgery, Williams suffered two right hamstring injuries this season. Watching […] The post Thunder’s Jalen Williams gives ‘spooky’ perspective of Luka Doncic’s injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.
LeBron James Handed Historic Loss as Lakers Injuries Pile Up
Coming off LeBron James making history in the win against his former team the Cleveland Cavaliers, he and the Los Angeles Lakers laid an egg, getting absolutely destroyed by the Oklahoma City Thunder 139-96. The result snapped the momentum of a surging stretch and delivered a harsh reality check late in the season. For a […] The post LeBron James Handed Historic Loss as Lakers Injuries Pile Up appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Sam Presti’s strategy sets Thunder up for long-term success
The current CBA has been very punitive of the NBA’s biggest spenders, and this is meant to maintain a sense of parity around the association by de-incentivizing teams that stack their roster with All-Star talents. Now, one would think that the Oklahoma City Thunder will have their fair share of difficulties navigating this cap landscape […] The post Sam Presti’s strategy sets Thunder up for long-term success appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Stephen A. Smith Interprets Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Comments as Subtle Shot at Victor Wembanyama
Stephen A. Smith thinks that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's recent comments about his MVP campaign were a direct shot at Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama.
NBA Analyst Calls Out Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic Over MVP Case
Should Luka Doncic need to explain to the media why he deserves to win the MVP? According to one NBA analyst, his moment to do so has already sailed.
‘Not 1 of the Best Passers in the Western Conference’ — NBA Analyst Rips Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Playmaking
Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is one of the best players in the league, but one NBA analyst is calling out a weakness in his game.
Lakers Announce Luka Doncic Update After Scary Injury Vs. Thunder
Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers left the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder with an apparent leg injury in the third quarter. The post Lakers Announce Luka Doncic Update After Scary Injury Vs. Thunder appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Fans dunk on Lakers during embarrassing first-half rout vs. Thunder
The Los Angeles Lakers’ Thursday night clash against the Oklahoma City Thunder on primetime national television garnered plenty of hype, as this was a meeting between two of the hottest teams in the association. But the Lakers, yet again, have fallen flat on their face in a matchup against the reigning champion. Due to carelessness […] The post Fans dunk on Lakers during embarrassing first-half rout vs. Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.