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Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won the NBA MVP in 2024-25 and he is now adding another award to his trophy case. On Tuesday, the NBA announced that Gilgeous-Alexander won the KIA NBA Clutch Player of the Year award, making him the fourth winner in the four years the award has been around. Gilgeous-Alexander … The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins another NBA award appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Phoenix Suns fell 119-84 in Game 1 to the Oklahoma City Thunder to kick off the first-round matchup in the NBA Playoffs. With a chance to even up the series on Wednesday in Game 3, Dillon Brooks reveals why he’s locking in on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. While talking with media members on Tuesday during the […] The post Why Dillon Brooks has his eyes set on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Suns-Thunder Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Shai Gilgeous Alexander added to his trophy case on Tuesday night by winning the 2026 Clutch Player of the Year Award. SGA was a finalist for the trophy along with Anthony Edwards and Jamal Murray, but edged out both to become the fourth player in league history to win the award. The value of the […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander breaks silence on Clutch Player of the Year win appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Luka Doncic led the NBA in scoring and carried the Lakers, yet missed the MVP finalist cut. Here’s why voters chose Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, and Victor Wembanyama instead.
The NBA is announcing some of the 2025-26 season awards on Tuesday while the playoffs continue to play out. Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is also in the running for MVP, took home the Clutch Player of the Year Award. The 27-year-old superstar beat out Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards and Denver Nuggets […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander expands MVP case with Clutch Player of the Year award appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Defending champions Oklahoma City Thunder dominate postseason, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the charge despite free-throw criticism, reinforcing dynasty status and championship favoritism heading into Suns clash.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have a major opportunity to land a big draft pick ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft this season, which will garner plenty of intrigue this summer. Oklahoma City is in the middle of a remarkable period, making the playoffs for the third consecutive year. Not only that, but they are also […] The post Rare opportunity for Thunder to reshape roster hinges on draft trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Few people in sports media take NBA awards voting as seriously as Bill Simmons. The Sports Guy came up in the industry primarily as a basketball writer, obsessing over the minutiae of the league and turning its eccentricities into national storylines. Even now that he is no longer on ESPN’s NBA studio coverage or penning…
As LeBron James led the Los Angeles Lakers to a Game 1 win over the Houston Rockets in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, there could be some more excitement from the fanbase on the team’s chances. Helped by a monster performance for the Lakers from Luke Kennard, analyst Bill Simmons would troll fans […] The post Bill Simmons trolling Lakers fans’ false hope for playoff run appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander offered his own explanation for why he gets plenty of free throws. Fans, however, weren't having it.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander faces pushback after giving a blunt explanation for his high-volume free-throw attempts in Game 1 vs. the Suns.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander got candid about getting to the free-throw line after the OKC Thunder blew out the Phoenix Suns in Game 1 of their first-round series on Sunday. In the game, Gilgeous-Alexander shot 17 free throws, and 15 of them as the Thunder took control early and never looked back to beat the Suns, 119-84. […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Reveals True Feelings About Getting Free Throws appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Fans react after Luka Doncic failed to land among MVP finalists.
Dillon Brooks sparked the moment with a four-point play and yelled toward the Thunder fans.
Everybody would love to see an OKC-Spurs clash in the Western Conference Finals. However, Shaquille O'Neal isn't sure about OKC's chances in this year's playoffs should that scenario happen.
For any non-Thunder fans hoping the OKC storm has passed, there’s a lot of bad news heading your way. The storm is apparently just getting started. If there was any lingering doubt about whether the Oklahoma City Thunder possessed the stomach for a repeat, Sunday night at Paycom Center buried them under a mountain of […] The post Thunder’s Game 1 beatdown of Suns proves it’s the team to beat on repeat quest appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Phoenix Suns walked into Oklahoma City with a healthy amount of hope, star power, and postseason experience. They walked out of Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Playoffs with hard questions and a 35-point humiliation. What began as a competitive opening stretch quickly unraveled into a masterclass in defensive onslaught from the Thunder. The […] The post Suns most to blame for Game 1 loss to Thunder in 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
It is back to the drawing board for Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns after they were obliterated by the Oklahoma City Thunder, 119-84, in Game 1 of their first-round matchup in the playoffs at Paycom Center. The eight-seeded Suns failed to recover after starting flat, possibly a sign of fatigue after going through the […] The post Suns’ Devin Booker outlines ‘recipe for disaster’ that led to blowout Game 1 loss to Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder were hardly challenged by the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, running away with the win, 119-84, in Game 1 of their first-round series in the playoffs at Paycom Center. The Thunder erected a 21-point lead at halftime, 65-44, and never took their foot off the gas pedal to draw […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joins Jamal Murray, Anthony Edwards on Clutch Player of the Year list appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Los Angeles Lakers opened the 2026 NBA playoffs with a 107-98 Game 1 win over the Houston Rockets on Saturday, but attention quickly shifted off the court one day later when the league announced its finalists for the NBA MVP award. Lakers star Luka Doncic was not among the final three names despite leading […] The post Lakers Get Bad News as Luka Doncic Snubbed From NBA MVP Finalists appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has a knack for drawing fouls in many different ways. The Oklahoma City Thunder star explained his approach to pulling off that trait after the Game 1 blowout win over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. Gilgeous-Alexander has firmly risen up the ranks to become one of the top players in the entire league, […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander explains art of drawing fouls for free throws appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes his feelings known about shooting 17 free throws.
OKLAHOMA CITY — With only 33 regular-season games under his belt, Oklahoma City Thunder’s Jalen Williams is finding his stride at an ideal time, as All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander explained his importance to their postseason run. While Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault expects the Suns to be better in Game 2. Williams stuffed the stat sheet […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander honest take on Jalen Williams’ importance to Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The NBA has made serious noise following the announcement of their finalists for the annual MVP award of the 2025-26 season. Last season saw Oklahoma City Thunder star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander earn the honors over Denver Nuggets star center Nikola Jokic. Not only are both stars back on the finalists list for the award, but […] The post NBA sparks wild reactions after announcement of 2025-26 MVP award finalists appeared first on ClutchPoints.
