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SGA Warriors foul

Warriors announcers lose it over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander foul call

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the reigning MVP, reigning Finals MVP, and one of the best basketball players on planet...

By Matt Yoder OnJan 3, 2026 0
Rachel Nichols asks Shai Gilgeous-Alexander about A'ja Wilson and Bam Adebayo

A’ja Wilson, Bam Adebayo respond to Rachel Nichols’ bizarre line of questioning

Nichols asked Shai Gilgeous-Alexander whether OKC GM Sam Presti would scout the child of basketball power couple A'ja Wilson and Bam Adebayo while the child was still in the womb...

By Brendon Kleen OnDec 14, 2025 0
A Memphis Grizzlies-Oklahoma City Thunder game on ABC on April 20, 2025.

Thunder join Lakers, Knicks, and Warriors with most national NBA games in 2025-26

After this season, we should have an answer as to whether the average NBA fan is excited about the reigning champs in Oklahoma City.

By Brendon Kleen OnAug 14, 2025 0
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named cover athlete for NBA 2K26

Gilgeous-Alexander is now the first Thunder player since Kevin Durant to be named an NBA 2K cover athlete.

By Reice Shipley OnJul 9, 2025 0
Bob Ryan on Around the Horn

Bob Ryan slams Mark Titus over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander take: ‘Who is this sh*thead?’

Clearly, Ryan doesn't think Titus' storied career as a walk-on at Ohio State makes him qualified to discuss SGA.

By Drew Lerner OnJun 23, 2025 0
An ESPN headline had Ryen Russillo cracking up.

Ryen Russillo cracked up mid-podcast over ESPN headline comparing SGA to Jordan, Kareem

"I dunno. Tall, athletic?"

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 23, 2025 0
May 28, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) celebrates with Magic Johnson West Conference Finals MVP trophy after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves in game five to win the western conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center.

Brian Windhorst is (almost) ready to put Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the Hall of Fame

Forget “face of the league” conversations when it comes to Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. ESPN’s Brian...

By Matt Yoder OnJun 19, 2025 0
Bill Simmons ESPN NBA Draft

Bill Simmons calls for ban on ‘face of the NBA’ discourse

"Let's just make it illegal."

By Qwame Skinner OnJun 17, 2025 0
ESPN's Doris Burke defended the network's coverage of the allegations that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a 'free throw merchant.'

Doris Burke defends coverage of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ‘free throw merchant’ storyline

"I can tell I feel like I'm doing a decent job when multiple fan bases are pissed off at me."

By Ben Axelrod OnJun 4, 2025 0
Oct 27, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and LA Clippers guard Paul George (13) walks down the court during a time out during the first half at Paycom Center.

Sports media’s Paul George-Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s trade takes aged like milk

When OKC traded Paul George for a haul headlined by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, sports media laughed. Six years and an MVP later, the joke’s on them.

By Sam Neumann OnMay 31, 2025 0
What does Charles Barkley think about fraternities and those who join them? Safe to say, his opinion is not high. Photo Credit: TNT

Nickeil Alexander-Walker takes issue with Charles Barkley mocking his name

"I felt a little slighted."

By Brandon Contes OnMay 29, 2025 0
Jan 17, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; ESPN analyst Doris Burke during the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Doris Burke left fans puzzled with Thunder-Timberwolves analysis

"That's why they call him the free-throw merchant."

By Ben Axelrod OnMay 27, 2025 0
Jay Williams and Stephen A. Smith on First Take

Jay Williams blames America’s NBA MVP drought on cancel culture

"I hear a lot of coaches talk about... anything they say could get used against them or get twisted if caught the wrong way."

By Brandon Contes OnMay 23, 2025 0
Michael Malone on SportsCenter Live.

Did Michael Malone subtly shade Nikola Jokić in his ESPN debut?

"Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, he showed why he's the MVP."

By Sam Neumann OnMay 22, 2025 0
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

‘Free-throw merchant’ Shai Gilgeous-Alexander takes heat from NBA media

"I feel like Shai is getting this whistle that no one else in the playoffs is getting."

By Drew Lerner OnMay 21, 2025 0
Speak

Paul Pierce: NBA should award co-MVPs to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokić

"I put in a bid that … they should come up with a co-MVP."

By Arthur Weinstein OnApr 7, 2025 0
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Pistons announcer George Blaha disses Shai Gilgeous-Alexander after big game

"He may be the MVP but he’s not the best player in the world."

By Arthur Weinstein OnApr 3, 2025 0
Mike Greenberg Oklahoma City Thunder

Mike Greenberg: Oklahoma City Thunder one of the best teams in NBA history

Mike Greenberg heaped praise on the Oklahoma City Thunder for their historic season, but is it too little too late?

By Matt Yoder OnApr 3, 2025 0
Skip Bayless is all but guaranteeing Draymond Green will have to swallow his criticism of the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Skip Bayless calls out Draymond Green for months-old quote

"Every last word you uttered about them, you will eat."

By Sam Neumann OnMar 25, 2025 0
Detailed view of the Minnesota Timberwolves logo

Minnesota Timberwolves broadcasters get NBA Centel’d during game

"He was fined $100,000 by the NBA."

By Drew Lerner OnMar 19, 2025 0
Stephen A Smith and Kendrick Perkins

Stephen A. Smith shuts down Kendrick Perkins’ over Nikola Jokić MVP talk: ‘We’re not doing this today’

"SGA is going to be the league MVP if he keeps this up. I don't care what Jokić does."

By Reice Shipley OnMar 9, 2025 0
Nick Gallo and Oklahoma City Thunder

Oklahoma City Thunder pile towels on sideline reporter and consummate pro Nick Gallo

"I'm sorry Nick. The children, I'm so sorry."

By Sean Keeley OnJan 14, 2025 0
Starting 5 on Netflix

Cast for Season 2 of NBA Netflix series ‘Starting 5’ revealed

The Netflix NBA docuseries 'Starting 5' has already named its participants for Season 2 with more of the league's biggest stars on board.

By Matt Yoder OnOct 29, 2024 0

Shaq: MVP doesn’t have to go to best player on best team

"When it comes to Most Valuable Player, I always thought it meant the baddest m*********** in the league."

By Robert O'Neill OnJun 6, 2024 1
Pat McAfee Brian Windhorst

Pat McAfee, Brian Windhorst hilariously shred AT&T’s ‘What a Pro Wants’ commercial

"I am afraid to know what the cutting room floor looks like. Those were the takes that they took!"

By Arthur Weinstein OnMay 11, 2024 1

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