Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led Canada to a 2-0 record in the previous window of the FIBA World Cup Americas Qualifiers after dominating Puerto Rico and Jamaica. They won by an average margin of 32 points. In their two-game schedule in July, Gilgeous-Alexander put up 21.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 3.0 steals. He shot 62.1% […] The post Is Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander playing for Canada in upcoming FIBA window? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It would have been easy for Dejounte Murray to sit out all of last season while recovering from a torn Achilles tendon, but the Pelicans guard explains in an interview with Cyro Asseo of HoopsHype why it was important for him to return to action. More than a year elapsed from the time Murray suffered […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star forward Chet Holmgren didn’t attempt a field goal in the second half of Game 7’s 111-103 loss in the 2026 Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. With Jalen Williams sidelined, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the defending champions needed him offensively, but he failed to rise to the occasion. Holmgren’s bounce-back […] The post Why Thunder fans’ disappointment in Chet Holmgren is valid, but redemption is within reach appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s first title defense ended in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. The odds of the 2026-27 Thunder winning a second title in three years remain high. Even Spurs’ Dylan Harper admitted the Thunder are tougher when Williams is […] The post 4 Thunder storylines to look forward to in 2026-27 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Phoenix Suns star Dillon Brooks feels his team's first-round sweep by the Oklahoma City Thunder might have been the start of a new rivalry between him and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

LOS ANGELES — The Oklahoma City Thunder entered last season with a great chance at repeating as NBA Champions, but unfortunately fell short of their goal at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs. While Shai Gilgeous-Alexander repeated as MVP of the league, the Thunder will look to Chet Holmgren to take a big jump […] The post Exclusive: Chet Holmgren ‘on the court all summer’ preparing for 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 25: Collin Gillespie #12 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball ahead of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half in Game Three of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 25, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (P...

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander overtook the Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokić for the title of No. 1 player in NBA 2K27 at launch.

On Saturday, Devin Vassell hosted a pair of basketball camps at Wagner High School, a morning session for elementary and middle school aged players and an afternoon for the high schoolers. During his morning session, a camper asked Vassell who his “least favorite player on OKC” was. Before the Florida native could respond, the campers began a unison call of “SGA.” Vassell took a minute, paced around the court, engaged with special guest Carter Bryant (who visually displayed he did not care to...

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander seldom posts on X (formerly Twitter), but he returned to the platform on Thursday to give a shoutout to an NBA icon.

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 21: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dribbles past Bilal Coulibaly #0 of the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on March 21, 2026 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Washington Wizards finally h...

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The Denver Nuggets will start their new season facing a familiar foe: The Oklahoma City Thunder. The contest will feature the last two MVPs, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic, so it is expected to be a good one. The Nuggets will visit the Thunder at Paycom Center on October 22, according to the schedule of […] The post Nikola Jokic, Nuggets to open season with epic MVP showdown vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - MAY 24: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs look on during Game Four of the NBA Western Conference Finals on May 24, 2026 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (P...

Thunder The Thunder may be better off asking a little less of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during the regular season. That’s the argument from Cody Burton of Thunder On SI, who believes Oklahoma City should reduce some of the back-to-back MVP’s on-ball workload after injuries forced him into a heavy burden the past two seasons. The idea […] The post NBA Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Warriors, Stephen Curry, Bulls appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Luka Doncic ranked below Shai Gilgeous-Alexander but above Joel Embiid.

Thunder The Western Conference changed considerably this summer. The Thunder? Not so much. Oklahoma City mostly relied on the draft while watching teams such as the Spurs and Timberwolves make significant additions. As Grayson Buchanan of Thunder On SI wrote, that puts even more responsibility on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Of course, leaning on Gilgeous-Alexander is hardly […] The post NBA Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Pelicans, Jordan Poole, Kings appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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The “free throw merchant” label has followed Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the past few seasons, and his father has had enough. Vaughn Alexander recently joined N3on on Kick and made it clear he doesn’t just tolerate his son’s playing style, he prefers it. “I don’t believe in shooting 50 3s a game,” […] The post Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s father fires back at ‘free throw merchant’ trolls appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Although Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's father holds Luka Doncic in high regard, there was one aspect that prevented him from being considered a top three point guard in the NBA.