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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Signs Historic $285M Deal

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City Thunder)
July 2025

MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has agreed to a four-year, $285 million supermax extension with OKC through 2031. He led the NBA in scoring and powered the Thunder to a championship, earning Finals MVP honors.
SGA became just the fourth player ever to win MVP, Finals MVP, and scoring title in the same season. The Thunder rewarded his loyalty during their rebuild by making him the highest-paid player in NBA history.

Thunder Collapse in Game 6, Pacers Force Decisive Game 7

Oklahoma City Thunder, Indiana Pacers
June 2025

The Thunder missed their chance to clinch the NBA title, falling 108–91 to the Pacers in Game 6. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander committed 8 turnovers as OKC now faces a winner-takes-all Game 7.
Gilgeous-Alexander admitted the team lacked focus and effort, tying an NBA Finals turnover record. OKC shot just 38.2% and went 3-of-20 from three before benching starters for the fourth. Jalen Williams posted a Finals-worst minus-40 in 27 minutes.

Pacers’ Defense Wears Down MVP SGA in Game 3 Loss

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City Thunder)
June 2025

Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was limited to 3 points in the fourth quarter of Game 3, as Indiana’s aggressive defense helped the Pacers complete another comeback and reduce their NBA Finals series deficit to 2-1.
SGA was pressured 65.5 feet from the basket and blitzed 12 times—both playoff career highs—while also logging intense defensive duties. Despite fatigue signs, the MVP rejected excuses, vowing to improve with a maximum of four games left.

Underdog Pacers Draw Heavy Public Betting vs Thunder

Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder
June 6, 2025

The Pacers enter the NBA Finals as 5-1 underdogs to the Thunder, matching the longest odds for a finalist in 20 years. Despite the mismatch, most small bettors are backing Indiana, hoping for a major upset.
While 78–94% of bets favor the Pacers, 90% of the total money is on OKC. Thunder are 9.5-point Game 1 favorites and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads MVP odds at -550, ahead of Haliburton at +700.

Thunder Blown Out by Wolves in Game 3 Collapse

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Game 3, Western Conference Finals (May 2025)

The Thunder suffered their worst playoff loss in franchise history, falling 143-101 to the Timberwolves. After taking a 2-0 series lead, OKC were overwhelmed physically and mentally. MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was held to a season-low 14 points, as Minnesota dominated both ends.
Minnesota shot 57.3% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc, stifling OKC’s top-ranked defense. Oklahoma City’s starters combined for just 49 points, while Edwards and Randle outscored them alone. Coach Mark Daigneault and SGA admitted the team “got punched in the mouth” and must respond in Game 4.

NBA Fines Thunder’s Jalen Williams for Profane Shirt

Jalen Williams (Oklahoma City Thunder)
May 2025

The NBA fined Jalen Williams $25,000 for wearing a shirt with profane language during his postgame media appearance following OKC’s Game 7 win over Denver.
Williams wore a shirt that read “F— art, let’s dance” after scoring 24 points in the decisive win. The league issued the fine for violating media attire rules.

Thunder Crush Nuggets in Game 7 to Reach West Finals

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets
May 19, 2025

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points as OKC routed Denver 125-93 in Game 7 to advance to the Western Conference finals for the first time since 2016.
After trailing by 11 early, the Thunder dominated with a 39-20 second quarter and never looked back. Jalen Williams added 24 points, and OKC exposed Denver’s zone defense. They will face the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 on Tuesday.

Thunder Flip the Script with Gritty Game 4 Win Over Nuggets

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets
Sunday, Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals

The Thunder outlasted the Nuggets 92-87, tying the series 2-2 after shutting out Denver 12-0 in clutch time, a reversal from earlier games.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 9 of his 25 points in the fourth, while OKC’s bench, led by Cason Wallace and Aaron Wiggins, sparked an 11-0 rally. Denver’s late miscues, including a five-second violation, proved costly.

Thunder’s Sam Presti Wins NBA Executive of the Year

Sam Presti (Oklahoma City Thunder)
May 7, 2025

Sam Presti was named NBA Executive of the Year after building the Thunder into a 68-win powerhouse, earning 10 first-place votes from 30 team executives. It’s his first time receiving the award.
Presti credited the Thunder’s player commitment and long-tenured support staff. His win marks the franchise’s first since 1994, when it was the Seattle SuperSonics. Cleveland’s Koby Altman and Detroit’s Trajan Langdon finished second and third.

Aaron Gordon’s Clutch Three Seals Game 1 Comeback Win

Aaron Gordon (Denver Nuggets)
May 6, 2025 (Game 1, Western Conference Semifinals)

Aaron Gordon hit a game-winning three-pointer with under four seconds left, capping a 14-point comeback as the Nuggets edged the Thunder 121–119 in Game 1 of their playoff series.
Gordon, who transformed his shooting game by training obsessively in a home gym, drained his second game-winner of the postseason. Jokic added 42 points and 22 rebounds, fueling Denver’s late 15–4 run.

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