The San Antonio Spurs, who currently hold the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference, are 4.5 games behind OKC in the standings with a 25-10 mark. Even the Eastern Conference's top team, the Detroit Pistons, haven't eclipsed 30 wins yet.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander remains in fourth place at 1,544,468 votes. He only trails Luke Doncic, Nikola Jokic and Stephen Curry. After being in 19th place in the first batch of results, Chet Holmgren has dropped off the list.

The most surprising result of the 2025-26 NBA season happened Monday night when the perpetually rebuilding Charlotte Hornets waltzed into the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City and demolished the reigning champion Thunder, 124-97.

Nothing has been easy for the Oklahoma City Thunder over the years. We’ve seen how the team was struggling to win a championship since moving into Oklahoma, and their competitive level was unwavering,

Lately, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been putting up Wilt Chamberlain-like numbers. Meanwhile, the defending champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, remain the best team in the NBA. However, some perceive him as a “flopper,” and among them are fans of the San Antonio Spurs. On Tuesday, the Thunder took on the Spurs in San Antonio.

When Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was asked to name the Oklahoma City Thunder Mount Rushmore, his answer was simple and revealing. Speaking on a Sports Illustrated show, Shai didn’t hesitate. It was a list rooted in impact, legacy, and honesty. It also quietly said a lot about how Shai understands Oklahoma City basketball and its history.

Victor Wembanyama walked back onto a big stage and reminded everyone how quickly narratives can flip in the NBA. The San Antonio Spurs stunned the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup semifinal, riding a dominant all-around performance from Wembanyama to ...

Following the game, Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander issued an ultimatum to his team on what it must do to continue its winning ways. Gilgeous-Alexander remarked that the Thunder must continue to do what they did in the third quarter of both games to continue to hold their position as the NBA ’s top team, or at least one of its top teams.

After an MVP and NBA championship, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander skyrocketed to the top of the conversation for the greatest player in Oklahoma City Thunder history. Even though the franchise isn't even two decades old, it's had quite a rich history filled with former MVP winners and title contenders.

The Oklahoma City Thunder will look to start another winning streak on Monday night when they host the Charlotte Hornets.