NBA MVP Odds: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Remains Favored Over Nikola Jokic, Cade Cunningham

A crucial stretch is ahead in the NBA MVP race, as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s odds have come down a bit due to his recent abdominal strain.  That has opened the
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander credits Thunder’s team-first culture for success

Q: What’s the story behind the Nobu reference with Tristan Thompson? SGA: Tristan had just come off winning a championship that summer and met the team in Manila. He took all the guys out to Nobu and that was my first time having Nobu. So yeah, I had to return the favor — I still haven’t though.

Kia MVP Ladder: At All-Star break, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander remains at top spot

Kawhi Leonard is at No. 10 and the No. 2 and 3 spots change hands as we reach the All-Star break in the Kia MVP chase.

Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sidelined until after All-Star break with abdominal strain

The Oklahoma City Thunder have announced that reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will be out until after the All-Star break due to an abdominal strain

2026 NBA All-Star Game results, scores: USA Stars win title as new format raises level of competition

The new USA vs. the World format delivered at the 2026 NBA All-Star Game. Three teams played a mostly competitive mini tournament that saw the USA Stars team (made up of younger American All-Stars) take down the USA Stripes team (made up of more established Americans) in the championship game.

Houston's Alperen Sengun replaces Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in All-Star Game

Alperen Sengun has been named by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to replace Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.