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SI:AM | Wemby Shines as Spurs Beat Thunder in One of the Best Games You’ll Ever See

He stuffed the stat sheet, predictably, but also hit one of the most audacious shots in NBA history.

Sports Illustrated · May 19

Chris Mannix: Victor Wembanyama Delivered the Defining Game of His Career

After watching Shai Gilgeous-Alexander receive the MVP trophy, the Spurs star responded with a 41-point masterpiece to steal Game 1 of the Western Conference finals in Oklahoma City.

Sports Illustrated · May 19

Wemby vs. SGA: Five Best Moments From Game 1 Instant Classic Between Spurs and Thunder

A look at the five best moments from an incredible Game 1 of the Western Conference finals between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder.

Sports Illustrated · May 19

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Wembanyama puts on show as Spurs topple Thunder in 2OT

Victor Wembanyama had 41 points and 24 rebounds as San Antonio beat Oklahoma City 122-115 in a double-overtime classic to open the Western Conference finals.

AAP · May 19

Why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Gifted Teammates Trench Coats After His MVP Win

Plus, everything else the Thunder received courtesy of SGA.

Sports Illustrated · May 19

SI Quiz: Can You Name All 14 Players Who Have Won Consecutive NBA MVP Awards?

With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander winning this year’s MVP award, the list has grown yet again.

Sports Illustrated · May 18

Criticism of Shams Charania ‘Ruining’ MVP Announcement Is Off Base

The ESPN insider revealed Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s win hours before Prime Video was scheduled to do so.

Sports Illustrated · May 18

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10 Photos of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: SGA Wins Back-to-Back NBA MVP as US Drought Hits 8 Straight Years

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander claims a second straight NBA MVP, extending an eight-year run of non-US winners and reinforcing the growing dominance of international stars at the top of the league.

International Business Times UK · May 18

Winners and Losers From the Second Round of the NBA Playoffs

With just four teams remaining in the NBA championship race, here’s a look back at a memorable conference semifinal round.

Sports Illustrated · May 18

Gilgeous-Alexander wins NBA's top player title ahead of French star Wembanyama

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was on Monday named as the NBA's most valuable player (MVP) of the campaign for a second consecutive season.

Radio France Internationale · May 18

Two NBA Players Received Exactly One Vote for 2025–26 MVP Award—Full Results

A look at some interesting nuggets from the full voting results for 2025-26 NBA MVP.

Sports Illustrated · May 18

NBA MVP 2026: Who is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander? All about Oklahoma City Thunder star voted as Most Valuable Player

NBA MVP 2026: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will become the 14th player in league history to win back- to-back MVPs.

The Economic Times · May 17

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Wins Second Consecutive NBA MVP

The Thunder guard became the 14th player to win back-to-back MVP awards.

Sports Illustrated · May 17

NBA MVP Award: Our Case for Each of the Three Finalists for Basketball’s Most Prestigious Award

Who should win this year’s NBA MVP award? Breaking down the case for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokić and Victor Wembanyama ahead of Sunday’s ceremony.

Sports Illustrated · May 16

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Sports Illustrated · May 12

LeBron James Will Let You Know When He’s Going to Retire

LeBron James is going to think about it and get back to you.

Sports Illustrated · May 6

Why the Lakers’ One Positive Takeaway From Game 1 Loss Is Actually a Bad Sign

The Lakers’ success in defending Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Game 1 is actually a bad sign for the rest of this series. Here’s why.

Sports Illustrated · May 6

Ranking Every Possible NBA Finals Matchup Remaining As Second Round Gets Underway

With the playoffs advancing to the conference semifinal round, we rank each potential NBA Finals matchup from 16 to 1.

Sports Illustrated · May 6

Chris Mannix: Three Thoughts on Thunder’s Defensive Masterpiece vs. Lakers

Los Angeles needs more from its backcourt if the Lakers have any chance in the Western Conference semifinals.

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Sports Illustrated · May 4

NBA Playoff Power Rankings: How the Final Eight Teams Stack Up Entering Second Round

After a wild first round of games, here is how the eight remaining NBA playoff teams compare ahead of the conference semifinals.

AAP · Apr 28

Thunder sweep Suns, Magic edge closer to huge upset

Oklahoma City secured easy passage to the NBA's Western Conference semi-finals as Orlando moved closer to a huge Eastern Conference upset of Detroit.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 23

Suns Owner Mat Ishbia, Devin Booker Slam Referees After Some Very Questionable Calls vs. Thunder

Booker and the Suns’ owner were not happy with the officiating in their Game 2 loss to the Thunder.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 23

Jalen Williams Injury vs. Suns Shows Thunder Are Still Dominant, but Not Invincible

Williams injured his left hamstring during the Thunder’s Game 2 win over the Suns. Oklahoma City showed it isn’t invincible.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 21

NBA Awards 2025-26: Rolling List of Winners for Basketball’s Top Annual Honors

SGA is your Clutch Player of the Year.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 21

Chris Mannix’s NBA Awards Ballot: Ranking the Difficulty of Each Vote

The Defensive Player of the Year vote was the easiest by far, but Rookie of the Year was an agonizing decision.

The Guardian - US · Apr 19

‘Last year is over’: Oklahoma City launch title defense as NBA’s parity era faces test

The league hasn’t had a repeat champion since the 2017-18 Warriors. The level-headed, consistent Thunder may be the ones to change that

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