Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins MVP honors for the 1st time in his career, edging out Nikola Jokić and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

A day after being crowned the NBA’s MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 118-103 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves to open up a 2-0 series lead in the Western Conference Finals.

Steve Nash became Canada's first NBA Most Valuable Player two decades ago. On the 20th anniversary of Nash's first MVP title, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander became the second Canadian to receive the honors. Though Nash has one more MVP trophy than his countryman, the eight-time All-Star believes Gilgeous-Alexander will significantly eclipse his career.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels offered a blunt reaction to the hard fouls he has been committing on OKC star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a driving force behind the Oklahoma City Thunder’s success in the 2024-25 postseason. But his playing style continues to spark controversy. Despite his dominant 40-point delivery in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals,