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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Three Bold Predictions for Thunder MVP in 2025-26 NBA Season

With reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander setting the tone for another big season, here are three bold predictions for the Oklahoma City Thunder superstar in his eighth NBA season.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Sets New Career High With Massive Game in Double-OT Thriller

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander set a new career high with 55 points in the Oklahoma City Thunder's thrilling double-overtime win over the Indiana Pacers.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Looked Wiped After Second Double-OT Game to Start Season

Almost two hours of basketball in three historic days will do that.

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Can the Nuggets Win Another Title With Nikola Jokić? Assessing Recent Moves

Denver made some significant deals to add to a core headlined by three-time MVP Jokić.

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NBA Watchability Rankings: Predicting the Five Most Fun Teams to Watch This Season

From amazing talent (the Nuggets) to chaos machines (the Pelicans), these are the squads you’ll actually enjoy watching.

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SI:AM | Kevin Durant Takes the Blame for Rockets’ Loss in His Debut

Houston fell to the Thunder in double overtime, and Durant said it was his fault.

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Kevin Durant Holding a Baby Thunder Fan Was Priceless Moment from Rockets Debut

Durant accepted a sweet request from a Thunder fan during Tuesday night's game.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Already in MVP Form in Thunder’s 2OT Opening Win Over Rockets

In an epic opener, Alperen Şengün was a huge bright spot and Kevin Durant made his Rockets debut in a city he knows too well.

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Kevin Durant Shoulders Blame for Rockets' Double-Overtime Loss to Thunder

Kevin Durant pointed to two mistakes that played a part in Houston's loss to the Thunder.

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SGA Says Kevin Durant 'Definitely' Tried to Call Timeout in Rockets-Thunder Debacle

KD seemingly attempted to call a timeout with Houston had none, but the refs didn't see it.

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Kevin Durant Responds to Boos From Thunder Fans During First Game With Rockets

Nearly a decade has now passed since he played his last game with Oklahoma City.

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Everyone Made the Same Jokes After Kevin Durant's Near-Timeout Snafu vs. Thunder

The Rockets forward nearly cost his team in overtime.

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Why Michael Jordan is Joining NBA on NBC as Special Contributor

Michael Jordan made his debut on NBA on NBC during halftime of Thunder-Rockets.

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Kevin Durant Playfully Reciprocated Thunder Fans' Boos During Return to OKC

Thunder fans had some to-be-expected words for Durant as the Rockets forward returned to his former franchise.

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Thunder Have One Scary Advantage As They Open 2025–26 NBA Season Trying to Repeat

Oklahoma City dominated last season and chose to run it back, but with an even higher ceiling.

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Mannix: Inside Kevin Durant’s Extension and What Adam Silver Said About Relocation

Plus, the Nuggets experiment with new pieces, the Grizzlies are the walking wounded and more contract insight.

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Way Too Early NBA MVP Candidates Entering the 2025-26 Season

Entering the 2025-26 NBA season, here's a list of way too early MVP candidates with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokić as the premature favorites.

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Victor Wembanyama’s Enormous Expectations Lead Seven Storylines for 2025–26 NBA Season

Luka Dončić’s Lakers era could be defined by revenge, plus Kevin Durant’s last ride with the Rockets also will be must-watch as league tips off.

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Four Biggest Threats to Stop Thunder From Repeating As NBA Champions

Ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season, here are four of the biggest threats to dethrone the Oklahoma City Thunder as NBA champions.

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NBA 2025-26 predictions: Wemby for MVP? And will Thunder strike twice?

Our writers give their verdicts on the new season, which tips off Tuesday night. Can New York or Houston thwart an Oklahoma City repeat?

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NBA 2K26 Season Simulation Predicts Thunder Repeat

With the 2025–26 NBA season starting tomorrow, 2K ran a full season and playoff simulation in NBA 2K26, predicting the reigning champions Oklahoma City Thunder to repeat as NBA Finals champs.

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NBA Western Conference Preview: Champion Thunder Have Secret Weapon

Here’s how we think the teams will finish this season along with a scout’s take on postseason contenders.

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Which All-Time Team is the Best in NBA 2K26 Simulations

Which team is the greatest of all time?

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Kings Sign Russell Westbrook to One-Year Deal

The Sacramento Kings have reportedly agreed to a one-year, $3.6 deal with future Hall-of-Fame point guard Russell Westbrook.

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Social Media Trolling Took the Joy of Basketball From Tyrese Haliburton

The Pacers star admitted that his mental health was deteriorating from clowning on his limited participation in Team USA’s Olympic gold medal run.

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