Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Former NBA head coach PJ Carlesimo believes Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has earned a place in the same conversation as Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Kobe Bryant when it comes to the work ethic that helped make them all-time great players. Carlesimo recently spoke with Kyle Odegard of NEXTPredict about Gilgeous-Alexander, who has […] The post PJ Carlesimo puts Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with Michael Jordan, LeBron James in GOAT company appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti said his team's championship core has "another level" still to reach, while identifying the franchise's finances, not the NBA's second apron rules, as his real long-term concern. Presti addressed both topics during his annual preseason news conference Thursday. "I think the team last year had another level to it," said Presti. "I think we could have got to another level. But I think in due time, like I said earlier, this particular group of pla...

The Oklahoma City Thunder entered the 2025-26 season with high hopes of repeating as NBA champions. Although Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won his second straight MVP award and the team finished with a league-high 64 wins, the Thunder fell in the Western Conference Finals to the San Antonio Spurs mainly due to the fact that Jalen Williams’ […] The post Thunder’s Jalen Williams injury update before training camp brings hype all the way back appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti revealed how much input two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has in making roster decisions ahead of the upcoming season. As Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder gear up for 2026-27, Presti was transparent in addressing the kinds of conversations he’s had with SGA. Presti admitted he speaks to Gilgeous-Alexander during the offseason, […] The post What role Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander really plays in roster decisions appeared first on ClutchPoints.

SGA's enormous workload may have finally caught up to him last playoffs. Is it time for him to do less?

Trae Young has a knack for goading defenders into committing fouls and reaching the free-throw line, but even the Washington Wizards star was surprised by an encounter he had with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander early last season. During a game between the Atlanta Hawks and Oklahoma City Thunder — he was traded to Washington in January — […] The post Wizards’ Trae Young reveals ‘Iron Man’ experience guarding Shai Gilgeous-Alexander appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The coaches see their players growing to another level, while teammates witness every step and routine on the way up. Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein shared Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s mindset and habits on becoming who he is, leading his team for three postseasons and a title. The big man explained that the two-time MVP has a leadership […] The post Isaiah Hartenstein details SGA’s rise to stardom appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The best point guards in the NBA are prolific and proven. From SGA to Brunson, who are the greatest stars at the position in the NBA today?

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has the statistics. He has the victories. He has two consecutive MVP awards. Getting a third may require voters to place him in extremely rare company. Only three players have won the NBA MVP award in three straight seasons. Gilgeous-Alexander could join that group in 2026-27, particularly if the Thunder remain near the […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s biggest MVP obstacle may be history appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Raptors The Kawhi Leonard trade remains unofficial, which is becoming more than just an offseason inconvenience for the Raptors. Rocco Moschella of NBA on SI noted that Toronto’s media day is scheduled for Sept. 28, with training camp beginning one day later in Quebec City. Until the trade is formally completed, Leonard remains a member […] The post NBA Notes: Raptors, Kawhi Leonard, Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jazz appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The days of LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant winning MVP trophies are behind us. Flash forward five years, and even the likes of Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Luka Doncic will likely have aged out of the MVP race.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are out to reclaim the throne they relinquished to the New York Knicks last season. With the core of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, Ajay Mitchell, and Isaiah Hartenstein back in full force, many tag the Thunder as the heavy favorite to come out of the Western Conference, even though […] The post Luka Doncic catches stray in insider’s ‘mix it up’ claim for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The 35-page report from the law firm of Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz served as a damning rebuke to the Clippers’ denials they had sidestepped league rules.

Jalen Brunson had an unbelievable run to the NBA championship, but does that put him ahead of names like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic?

NBA stars have various perspectives on how they rank players from different generations or the often-asked question of who is in their top 10 all-time. Brooklyn Nets swingman Michael Porter Jr. talked about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic on his all-time lists. “I think Joker is probably… I don’t know if people would put him […] The post Michael Porter Jr. takes SGA over Iverson, ranks Jokic top 10 all-time appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Fans of the Oklahoma City Thunder were gutted when Lu Dort was traded to the Atlanta Hawks in July in a three-team deal. Dort became well-loved in Oklahoma City since he arrived in 2019 as an undrafted pick-up. He endeared himself to the fans with his hard work, professionalism, and no-nonsense approach. He was instrumental […] The post Lu Dort gets real on playing without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for Canada in FIBA World Cup qualifiers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant’s revealing interview about the NBA discussed how the game has evolved internationally. Looking back on his career, Durant confirmed he made music with LeBron James. He also touched on a hot-button topic about today’s stars, including the past four MVPs — Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic, […] The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant isn’t losing sleep over NBA becoming more global appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander already scores plenty. Perhaps the next step is simply figuring out where some of those points come from. As Ivan White of NBA on SI noted, Gilgeous-Alexander actually became more accurate from beyond the arc last season while shooting fewer threes. The two-time NBA MVP connected on 38.6 percent from deep, the second-best […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander may have another way to make life difficult for NBA appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Robert Horry really wanted to cut Luka Doncic, but didn't.

The Ringer has released its latest ranking of the NBA’s top players, and there’s no shortage of material for debate. Start at the very top. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is ranked No. 1, ahead of Victor Wembanyama, Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic. Jalen Brunson rounds out the top five, followed by Anthony Edwards, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kawhi Leonard, […] The post The Ringer ranks Shai Gilgeous-Alexander No. 1 in NBA; Donovan Mitchell 11th appeared first on Hoops Wire.