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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Emerges as MVP Front-Runner in Peers Poll
sports6 hours ago

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Emerges as MVP Front-Runner in Peers Poll

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is viewed as the MVP front-runner by NBA peers in a The Athletic poll, with 39% backing him over Nikola Jokic (21.4%) and Victor Wembanyama (5%). He averages 31.1 points on 55.3% shooting with 6.6 assists, helping the Thunder post elite defensive ratings and an .800 winning percentage, while his scoring streaks and consistency bolster support. Betting odds align with the peers’ view, and a title would make him only the 14th MVP in league history.

via Thunderous Intentions|
#nba-mvp#nikola-jokic#okc-thunder
SGA Leads 2026 Anonymous NBA Player Poll for MVP, Jokic Close Behind
sports1 day ago

SGA Leads 2026 Anonymous NBA Player Poll for MVP, Jokic Close Behind

The Athletic’s 2026 Anonymous NBA Player Poll shows Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as the MVP frontrunner, with Nikola Jokic a strong second and Luka Dončić also in the mix; Victor Wembanyama did not crack the top five. SGA is averaging 31.1 PPG for a Thunder team with the league’s best defense, while Jokic sits at 27.8 PPG, 12.9 RPG, 10.9 APG. If SGA wins, he would be the first back-to-back MVP winner since Jokic in 2021–22.

via The New York Times|
#anonymous-poll#luka-doncic#nba-mvp
OKC Thunder Ride a Favorable Playoff Path as Contenders Falter
sports2 days ago

OKC Thunder Ride a Favorable Playoff Path as Contenders Falter

With the West thinned, the Oklahoma City Thunder sit in a dream playoff position: a likely play-in entry and a second-round matchup against either the Lakers or Rockets, whom OKC has gone 6-1 against this season (the lone loss came when key players were sidelined). Both potential opponents have stumbled due to injuries and internal turmoil, giving OKC an easier path before facing tougher foes like San Antonio or Denver, while Wembanyama and Jokic prepare for their own heavyweight duel as the defending champions look to run it back.

via Thunderous Intentions|
#nba#oklahoma-city-thunder#playoffs
SGA's Free-Throw Game Sparks NBA Debate, Jaylen Brown Says 'That's not basketball'
sports28 days ago

SGA's Free-Throw Game Sparks NBA Debate, Jaylen Brown Says 'That's not basketball'

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put up 35 points and 9 assists in Oklahoma City's 104-102 win over Boston, extending his streak of 20+ point games to 127 and drawing scrutiny for his foul-drawing. Jaylen Brown’s passionate reaction on the broadcast—“That’s not basketball!”—crystallized fan frustration with how the game is officiated, highlighting the debate over the current rules that seem to favor offense, even as SGA remains an elite talent.

via Hardwood Houdini|
#boston-celtics#free-throws#officiating
Porzingis returns, but Warriors fall short in OKC late run
sports1 month ago

Porzingis returns, but Warriors fall short in OKC late run

Kristaps Porzingis returned for Golden State and logged 23 minutes with 9 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, but the Warriors couldn’t capitalize late and shot poorly from the line in a 104-97 loss at Oklahoma City. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 27 points and iced the game with a late dagger three as Golden State, short-handed without Curry and Butler, fought back with a jumbo lineup that included Porzingis. Gui Santos had a career-best 22 points and Brandin Podziemski added 17, 6, and 6 in a tough road defeat ahead of back-to-back games.

via Blue Man Hoop|
#free-throws#porzingis#shai-gilgeous-alexander
SGA’s OT return fuels OKC as Luka’s birthday lights ABC primetime
sports1 month ago

SGA’s OT return fuels OKC as Luka’s birthday lights ABC primetime

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander returns in playoff-like fashion to spark Oklahoma City in an overtime win over Nikola Jokić and Denver, while Detroit pulls off a late OT rally to top Cleveland in Cade Cunningham’s absence. The night also features high-scoring showings from Boston and New York, and a marquee ABC matchup as Luka Dončić celebrates his 27th birthday with the Lakers visiting the Warriors; Houston looks to slow Miami on Prime as the playoff races heat up.

via NBA|
#denver-nuggets#luka-doncic#okc-thunder
Availability Wins the MVP Debate in the 65-Game Era
sports2 months ago

Availability Wins the MVP Debate in the 65-Game Era

A Sports Illustrated Open Floor piece questions whether the NBA’s 65-game minimum should govern postseason awards amid Jokic and Wembanyama injuries, offering an unofficial midseason ballot that names Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as MVP front-runner and surveys contenders across Coach, Rookie, Sixth Man, Most Improved, and Defensive Player of the Year, while noting that health and eligibility could shift the race as the season progresses.

via Sports Illustrated|
#midseason-awards#mvp#nba
West Leads 2026 All-Star Selections Amid New Three-Team Format
sports2 months ago

West Leads 2026 All-Star Selections Amid New Three-Team Format

An opinion piece outlining the 2026 Western Conference All-Star selections under Adam Silver’s new three-team, nationality-based format, arguing the West is deeper and more prone to snubs while the East’s picks will be revealed next. Starters named are Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Dončić, Stephen Curry, Victor Wembanyama and Nikola Jokic, with reserves Anthony Edwards, Jamal Murray, Kevin Durant, Chet Holmgren, Deni Avdija, Kawhi Leonard and Devin Booker filling the final spot; the piece also notes honorable mentions and justifies Booker’s inclusion over Sengun, Randle, and Gobert.

via Pounding The Rock|
#all-star-2026#luka-doncic#nba
Thunder Over Spurs: SGA Leads OKC to Fourth Straight Win
sports2 months ago

Thunder Over Spurs: SGA Leads OKC to Fourth Straight Win

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dropped 34 points and sparked a decisive 40-24 third quarter as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the San Antonio Spurs 119-98. OKC’s defense held San Antonio to just 40 points after halftime, giving the defending champs their first win in the series and extending the Thunder’s win streak to four while widening their lead in the West. Jalen Williams added 20 points and Chet Holmgren had 8 points and 10 rebounds; Spurs youngster Victor Wembanyama had 17 points in his first OKC matchup this season.

via NBA|
#basketball#nba#oklahoma-city-thunder