Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

After 11 seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder, the place once called home will always be home for Russell Westbrook. Meanwhile, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who came after being traded by the Los Angeles Clippers, applauded the city’s first icon for an amazing career. “Russ is like Oklahoma’s baby. So I don’t think there will ever be […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander praises Russell Westbrook as a Thunder icon appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Ahead of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s preseason opener against the New Orleans Pelicans, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reflected on his offseason improvement. Gilgeous-Alexander warned the NBA about Jalen Williams coming back. Now, he’s revealing how he continues to get better after winning MVP in back-to-back seasons. Gilgeous-Alexander has worked on his game on both […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reveals what makes him a better player entering his ninth season appea...

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gives Russell Westbrook his flowers after the Thunder legend announces retirement.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain traveled roughly 2,480 miles to workout with All-Stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren. Head coach Mark Daigneault said McCain is driven amid Thunder training camp in, which has been an ongoing theme in describing Jared’s approach to his third season in the NBA. He’s been determined […] The post How Jared McCain is making his case to start for Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

OKLAHOMA CITY — After Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander out-ran Jared McCain in a video that went viral during training camp, the third-year guard explained himself on Friday. Amidst McCain’s first training camp with the Thunder, Jared addressed reporters for the first time since Media Day. McCain reacted to Gilgeous-Alexander’s dusting him in a video […] The post Thunder’s Jared McCain challenges viral Shai Gilgeous-Alexander training camp video: ‘It wasn’t a race’ appeared fir...

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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - MAY 20: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder look on during the game during Game One of the Western Conference Finals on May 20, 2025 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: Copyrigh...

The Oklahoma City Thunder have had the deepest roster in basketball for quite some time now. During their contention, they’ve had all of a star-studded starting lineup, role-playing rotation players, and developmental youth talent. The starting unit, in particular, has remained pretty steady over recent years. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the team’s back-to-back winning MVP, and […] The post 1 Thunder player in danger of losing starting job in 2026-27 training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Penny Hardaway believes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s game resembles a combination of his own style and that of Allen Iverson. Speaking with Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson, Hardaway discussed several topics from his playing career, including his relationship with Shaquille O’Neal, his influence on Tracy McGrady and how he views the Oklahoma City Thunder star. Robinson compared Gilgeous-Alexander […] The post Penny Hardaway compares Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to himself and Allen Iverson appeared first o...

OKLAHOMA CITY — After the Oklahoma City Thunder traded Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks over the summer, many assumed it would pave a way for Cason Wallace to become a starting guard alongside two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in 2026-27. Entering training camp, Wallace is eligible for a lucrative contract extension, which could reach north […] The post Thunder’s Cason Wallace opens up about stepping into Lu Dort’s role appeared first on ClutchPoints.

OKLAHOMA CITY — After Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dusted Jared McCain during the first day of training camp, Jalen Williams wouldn’t let the third-year guard live it down. Before McCain first full season with the Thunder, Gilgeous-Alexander welcomed him back to the practice facility by out-sprinting him towards the end of camp. Video […] The post Thunder’s Jalen Williams roasts Jared McCain after viral Shai Gilgeous-Alexander training camp video appeared first on Cl...

The NBA is looking to crack down on certain rulebook infractions this year, including push-offs from offensive players to create space. The league recently released a video on the NBA Officials page on X, formerly Twitter, highlighting several examples of plays from this past season that will be deemed offensive fouls moving forward. One notable […] The post NBA fans call out Shai Gilgeous-Alexander omission in refs’ new points of emphasis video appeared first on ClutchPoints.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander watched Jalen Williams endured the most injury-riddled season of his career in 2025-26. Williams is entering training camp at full strength ahead of the upcoming season, which gives the Thunder one of its most important players, as Oklahoma City will begin its chase to capture a […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander fires warning shot reminder to rest of NBA about healthy Jalen Williams appeared first on ClutchPoi...

Pacers Tyrese Haliburton apparently wanted to save everyone some time at media day. Before taking questions Monday, the Pacers star announced that he is fully recovered from the torn Achilles that cost him all of last season. “Before you ask a question, I am healthy. I’m 100%. There will be no restrictions,” Haliburton said, per […] The post NBA Notes: Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Hornets appeared first on Hoops Wire.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander defended Chet Holmgren after Game 7 of their Western Conference Finals loss to the San Antonio Spurs, and doubled down on his take during Media Day. Before Holmgren looked back on the Thunder’s season-ending loss, Gilgeous-Alexander revealed his belief in the All-Star forward’s ability to improve […] The post Why Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander still believes in Chet Holmgren despite ‘bad outing’ vs. Spurs appeared first...

ESPN has ranked Giannis Antetokounmpo as the fifth-best player in the NBA, placing the Miami Heat superstar behind Nikola Jokic, Victor Wembanyama, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic. The ranking comes after Miami made a major move to acquire Antetokounmpo, giving up a significant package of players and draft assets. While such a deal could suggest […] The post ESPN places Giannis Antetokounmpo fifth in NBA rankings appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson received one of the highest placements in ESPN’s latest ranking of NBA players, coming in at No. 6 overall. The seven-person panel consisted of Ben Golliver, Vincent Goodwill, Zach Kram, Bobby Marks, Dave McMenamin, André Snellings and Matt “Stats” Williams. Only Nikola Jokic, Victor Wembanyama, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Doncic […] The post Jalen Brunson ranked sixth by ESPN panel appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Jayson Tatum dribbles the ball during a playoff game against the 76ers. | NBAE via Getty Images When ESPN released its annual “NBA Rank” top 10 list Thursday morning, many of us in Celtics-centric circles immediately looked for Jayson Tatum. OK, Nikola Jokic is No. 1. I’d go with Victor Wembanyama, but Jokic is certainly special. Then comes Wemby, followed by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. That’s pretty clearly the top three until further notice, at least from my perspective. ESPN has Jayson Tatum ...

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Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg will try to prove that the so-called sophomore slump is just a myth as he enters his second year in the NBA. After his sensational performance in his rookie year, Flagg will carry a heavier load for the Mavericks as the franchise cornerstone. Even with the return of Kyrie Irving […] The post Cooper Flagg named ‘dark horse’ MVP candidate as Victor Wembanyama looks to dethrone Shai Gilgeous-Alexander appeared first on ClutchPoints.