While the Thunder are preparing for Game 2 on Thursday night, their star forward Jalen Williams received positive news on Thursday afternoon. The NBA announced that Williams has been named to the 2024-25 NBA All-Defensive Second Team.

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The NBA has made a historical announcement regarding Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during their series against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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

There is someone who the Oklahoma City Thunder simply cannot stop. They simultaneously send multiple players — sometimes about half the roster, it seems — to try and derail him.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder won league MVP for the first time in his NBA career that began in 2018.

Oklahoma City Thunder star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) for the 2024-25 regular season for the first time in his career on Wednesday.

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the third player in franchise history to win NBA MVP honors, as the guard was named the 2024-25 NBA MVP on Wednesday, according to multiple reports.