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• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Angel Reese, Carmelo Anthony chosen for NBA 2K26 covers
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has compiled a few accolades the last few months. He finished the 2024-25 regular season as the NBA scoring champion. He was named the Western Conference finals MVP in May and then the NBA Finals MVP after leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a league championship last month. His first signature shoe with Converse will be released this fall, and last week, he agreed to a fo...2025Continue with Shai Gilgeous Alexander
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• Jabari Smith Jr., Rockets Agree To Five-Year, $125M ExtensionJabari Smith Jr. and the Houston Rockets have agreed to a five-year, $125 million contract extension. The contract will reportedly feature no team or player options. Smith is represented by Wallace Prather. Smith's future with the Rockets has been uncertain as they have evaluated major trade options and also acquired Kevin Durant. Smith was the third overall pick in the 2022 draft out of Auburn b...2025See more Jabari Smith -
• Julius Randle, Wolves Agree To Three-Year, $100M ContractJulius Randle and the Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to a three-year contract worth $100 million. Randle will opt out for next season in order to sign the new deal with Minnesota. The contract will carry a player option for the 2027-28 season. Randle was acquired by the Wolves ahead of last season in the trade that sent Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks. The Timberwolves have now locke...2025See more articles Julius Randle -
• Celtics Listening To Trade Offers On Jaylen Brown, Derrick WhiteThe Boston Celtics have significantly reduced their payroll and luxury tax obligations while getting under the second apron with their trades of Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis on consecutive days before the draft. Boston reportedly would prefer to keep Jaylen Brown and Derrick White, but they also appear willing to listen to offers. "The Celtics prefer not to trade Jaylen Brown and Derrick W...2025Read about Derrick White -
• Celtics Have Received Significant Interest On Jaylen Brown Trade From Multiple TeamsThe Boston Celtics have significantly reduced their payroll and luxury tax obligations while getting under the second apron with their trades of Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis on consecutive days before the draft. Boston reportedly would prefer to keep Jaylen Brown and Derrick White, but they also appear willing to listen to offers. "The Celtics prefer not to trade Jaylen Brown and Derrick W...2025Click for news about Boston Celtics
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• Blazers Likely To Keep Jrue Holiday; Kings, Mavs Also Pursued TradeThe Portland Trail Blazers are expected to keep Jrue Holiday as they look to compete in the Western Conference next season, according to Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. The Blazers traded Anfernee Simons and two second-round picks to the Boston Celtics for Holiday on Monday night. Fischer adds that Holiday drew trade interest from the Sacramento Kings and Dallas Mavericks, among other teams...2025Read about Portland Trail Blazers -
• Blazers Expected To Keep Jrue Holiday; Holiday Drew Interest From Kings, MavsThe Portland Trail Blazers are expected to keep Jrue Holiday as they look to compete in the Western Conference next season, according to Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. The Blazers traded Anfernee Simons and two second-round picks for Holiday on Monday night. Fischer adds that Holiday drew trade interest from the Kings and Mavs, among other teams. Holiday averaged 11.1 points, 4.3 rebounds,...2025Read about Portland Trail Blazers
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• Kevin Durant Trade Rumors: Grizzlies Not Interested In Former MVP
The Memphis Grizzlies received four first-round picks from the Orlando Magic after trading Desmond Bane earlier this week, but the Western Conference contender is still not pursuing Kevin Durant. Grizzlies Are Not Targeting Kevin Durant Damichael Cole of The Commercial Appeal reported Wednesday that Memphis has no desire to trade for the Phoenix Suns superstar […] The post Kevin Durant Trade...2025Continue with Kevin Durant
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• Steven Adams, Rockets Agree To Three-Year, $39M ExtensionSteven Adams and the Houston Rockets have agreed to a three-year, $39 million contract extension. Adams became a key part of the Rockets finishing second in the Western Conference during the regular season and proved he could play alongside Alperen Sengun in their double-big lineup. The Rockets acquired Adams from the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2023-24 season when he was out injured. Adams, who ...2025Continue with Steven Adams -
• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Dominates Inside Arc En Route To MVP, NBA FinalsShai Gilgeous-Alexander has powered the Oklahoma City Thunder to within four wins of an NBA championship by revolutionizing scoring inside the three-point line, according to new NBA pose-tracking data analysis. The 26-year-old guard scored just 72 of his 476 postseason points from three-point range, instead relying on driving layups and midrange jumpers. Against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the W...2025Check it out Shai Gilgeous Alexander
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• Austin Ainge Says Jazz Won't Tank This Upcoming SeasonAustin Ainge met with the media for the first time since being announced at the president of basketball operations for the Utah Jazz. One of the questions Ainge was asked about was if the Jazz would continue to manipulate playing time in an effort to tank for draft position. Ainge was concise, but clear in his answer. "You won't see that this year," Ainge said. Over the last three seasons, Utah ha...2025Continue with Austin Ainge -
• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Crowned MVP, Leads OKC to NBA Finals
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has etched his name into NBA history, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to the 2025 NBA Finals and securing his first WCF MVP award. The 26-year-old Canadian guard delivered a standout performance in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves, posting 34 points, eight assists, and seven rebounds in […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander C...2025Read about Shai Gilgeous Alexander
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• Executive Compares Tyrese Haliburton To Stephen Curry For Elite On-Ball, Off-Ball VersatilityTyrese Haliburton has undoubtedly become one of the breakout stars of the playoffs as his style on and off the ball has led to the Indiana Pacers being one win away from the Finals. In Game 4, Haliburton became the first player in NBA playoff history with 30 points, 15 assists, 10 rebounds and zero turnovers. Haliburton has been an All-NBA selection in each of the past two seasons and is drawing c...2025See more Tyrese Haliburton -
• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named Western Conference Finals MVPThunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was unanimously named the Most Valuable Player of the Western Conference Finals....2025Read about Shai Gilgeous Alexander -
• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Named Western Conference Finals MVPThunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was unanimously named the Most Valuable Player of the Western Conference Finals following Wednesday’s series win over Minnesota, earning all nine votes from a panel of media members (Twitter link). Gilgeous-Alexander, who was also the NBA’s regular season MVP for 2024/25, averaged 31.4 points, 8.2 assists, 5.2 rebounds, and 1.8 steals […]...2025Read about Shai Gilgeous Alexander -
• Thunder Post NBA Record 4th 30-Point Playoff Win This Postseason
The Oklahoma City Thunder won 124-94 at home over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals to advance to their first NBA Finals since 2012. Thunder Have 61 Double-Digit Wins This Season Per ESPN Stats & Information, Game 5 was Oklahoma City’s fourth victory by a margin of […] The post Thunder Post NBA Record 4th 30-Point Playoff Win T...2025Visit the page Oklahoma City Thunder
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• No doubt remains: Thunder answer all questions, all critics with dominating win to advance to NBA Finals
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 and was named Western Conference Finals MVP, but it was OKC's defense that won it the series....2025See also Shai Gilgeous Alexander
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• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander would join elite group by winning NBA Finals MVPShai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder are headed to the NBA Finals. And on Wednesday night, Gilgeous-Alexander took home his second MVP trophy of the season, adding the Western Conference Finals MVP honor to his resume....2025Continue with Shai Gilgeous Alexander -
• Thunder Beat Wolves 124-91 In Game 5, Advance To NBA FinalsThe Oklahoma City Thunder have advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2012 with their 124-91 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 34 points, while his co-stars Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams had 22 points and 19 points respectively. Gilgeous-Alexander was named Western Conference Finals MVP t...2025Continue with Oklahoma City Thunder -
• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named Western Conference finals MVP as Thunder star adds more hardwareGilgeous-Alexander, the 2025 NBA MVP, is playing in the NBA Finals for the first time...2025Read about Shai Gilgeous Alexander
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• Northwest Notes: Edwards, Randle, Jazz Draft, Trail Blazers Workouts
Anthony Edwards scored just 16 points in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals on Monday. However, the Timberwolves superstar believes he played the game the way it’s supposed to be played. “I don’t look at it like I struggled, or (Julius Randle) struggled,” Edwards said. “They just, they had a good game plan, making us […]...2025Continue with Anthony Edwards
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• Thunder Notes: Williams, Postseason Experience, Sanders, SGA
Named to the All-NBA Third Team last week, Thunder forward Jalen Williams delivered an offensive gem in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals on Monday. He posted a postseason career-high 34 points in the 128-126 victory over the Timberwolves, giving OKC a commanding 3-1 series lead. Williams went 13-of-24 from the field, including 6-of-9 […]...2025Continue with Jalen Williams
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• Jalen Williams 'Was Special' As He Scores Playoff Career High 34 Points In Game 4 WinJalen Williams struggled with his scoring in last season's playoffs against the Dallas Mavericks and again at points in the second round this season against the Denver Nuggets, but he had a breakthrough 34 points in a 128-126 win by the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals on Monday. Williams shot 13-for-24 from the floor and 6-of-9 on three-pointers as he hit multiple ...2025Continue with Jalen Williams -
• Anthony Edwards Defends Lack Of Shots In Narrow Game 4 Loss To ThunderThe Minnesota Timberwolves kept Game 4 close, but ultimately lost 128-126 to the Oklahoma City Thunder to fall down 3-1 in the Western Conference Finals. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams had 40 points and 34 points, respectively, while Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle had 16 points and five points. Edwards was limited to just 13 field goal attempts after he excelled in Game 3 with a mor...2025See also Anthony Edwards -
• Thunder’s Jalen Williams, SGA Combine For 74 Points Against Timberwolves In Game 4
Oklahoma City Thunder star guards Jalen Williams and newly-crowned MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander combined for 74 points in Monday night’s 128-126 road win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals. Jalen Wiliams, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Scored Playoff Career Highs Williams, a first-time All-Star and a third-team All-NBA selection in his third season, […] ...2025See more Jalen Williams
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• Anthony Edwards Held to Second-Lowest Scoring Total of Postseason
Three-time All-Star guard Anthony Edwards has oftentimes been compared to Michael Jordan, but some fans may now put that discussion to rest after a disappointing performance in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 128-126 home loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals. Anthony Edwards Finished With 16 Points In Game 4 […] The post Anthony Edwards Held to Secon...2025See also Anthony Edwards
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• Thunder Strike Back & Edge Timberwolves Out in Game 4 Thriller
In a nail-biting Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals, the Thunder narrowly defeated the Timberwolves 128-126, taking a commanding 3-1 series lead. This victory came just two days after a humbling 42-point loss in Game 3, showcasing the Thunder’s resilience and adaptability. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the league’s newly crowned MVP, led the charge with a […] The post Thunder Str...2025Click for news about Shai Gilgeous Alexander
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• Julius Randle reveals how Ant-Man’s pep talk inspired him in Game 3 win
Julius Randle was absolutely on fire this weekend, powering the Timberwolves into a statement win on Saturday evening, when they blew out the Thunder by 42 points and earned themselves their first win of these Western Conference Finals. The game was already cooked by the third quarter, leading in from of the Target Center stands […] The post Julius Randle reveals how Ant-Man’s pep tal...2025Read about Julius Randle
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• Terrence Shannon Jr Earned More Playing Time For Wolves With Big Game 3The Minnesota Timberwolves were looking for a spark in Game 3. Rookie wing Terrence Shannon Jr. provided it. The Wolves won big and got back into the Western Conference Finals series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Shannon scored 15 points in 13 minutes to help Minnesota to a blowout victory over Oklahoma City. The rookie was so good that Timberwolves coach Chris Finch is going to get him on th...2025See also Minnesota Timberwolves -
• Western Notes: Shannon, Murray, Hetzel, Jokic
Rookie Terrence Shannon Jr. has earned more playing time in the Western Conference Finals after his performance in Game 3, according to Timberwolves coach Chris Finch. Shannon delivered 15 points in 13 minutes as Minnesota blew out Oklahoma City, cutting the Thunder’s series lead to 2-1. “I’ve been wrestling with getting another guy in the […]...2025See more articles Chris Finch