March 12, 2026, 2:26 a.m. CT
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives between New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (2) and center Derik Queen (22) during an NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the New Orleans Pelicans at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026.
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Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts after missing a shot during the NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Denver Nugget at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla., Friday Feb. 27, 2026.
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Oklahoma City guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) celebrates a 3-pointer by Oklahoma City guard Jared McCain (3) in the second quarter during an NBA game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Denver Nuggets at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Monday, March 9, 2026.
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Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts after a shot during the NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Orlando Magic at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Tuesday Feb. 3, 2026.
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) is fouled by San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) during an NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026.
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Oklahoma City guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) grabs a ball going out of bounds in the second quarter during an NBA game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Toronto Raptors at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026.
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Oklahoma City guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) bows his head for the prayer before an NBA game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Denver Nuggets at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Monday, March 9, 2026.
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Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) is introduced before the NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Denver Nugget at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla., Friday Feb. 27, 2026.
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Oklahoma City guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reaches for the ball in the third quarter during an NBA game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Denver Nuggets at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Monday, March 9, 2026.
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Oklahoma City guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) is pictured on the bench during the NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Brooklyn Nets at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Friday Feb. 20, 2026.
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Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts after a play during the NBA game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Friday Jan. 23, 2026.
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Oklahoma City guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) passes the ball in the third quarter during an NBA game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Denver Nuggets at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Monday, March 9, 2026.
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Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) forces the ball out from Indiana’s Aaron Nesmith (23) during the NBA game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Friday Jan. 23, 2026.
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Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts after a foul during the NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Orlando Magic at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Tuesday Feb. 3, 2026.
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Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) looks to get around Denver’s Christian Braun (0) during the NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Denver Nugget at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla., Saturday Feb. 28, 2026.
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reaches for the ball beside San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes (40) during an NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026.
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Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts during the NBA game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Friday Jan. 23, 2026.
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) tries to knock the ball away from New Orleans Pelicans guard Saddiq Bey (41) during an NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the New Orleans Pelicans at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026.
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Oklahoma City guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) bows his head during the Canadian National Anthem before an NBA game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Toronto Raptors at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026.
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) smiles after a play during an NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the New Orleans Pelicans at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. Oklahoma City won 104-95.
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Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket during the NBA game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Friday Jan. 23, 2026.
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Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) celebrates a 3-point basket during the second half of the NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Miami Heat at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City., Sunday Jan. 11, 2026.
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) celebrates beside Phoenix Suns forward Royce O’Neale (00) during an NBA Cup basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Phoenix Suns at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. The Thunder won 123-119.
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts as he looks at his championship ring before an NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Houston Rockets at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. The Thunder won 125-124.
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles past Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) during an NBA Cup group play basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025. The Thunder won 113-105.
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) sitting during introduction before an NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Portland Trail Blazers at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City., Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles beside Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder (17) during an NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Sacramento Kings at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025.
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles beside Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) during an NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Los Angeles Lakers at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025.
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles past Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) during an NBA Cup basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Phoenix Suns at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. The Thunder won 123-119.
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) goes to the basket between Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) guard Buddy Hield (7) during an NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Golden State Warriors at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025.
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts after a play in the fourth quarter during an NBA Cup basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Phoenix Suns at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025.
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) tries to get past Russell Westbrook during an NBA game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Sacramento Kings at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025.
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) signs autographs for fans before an NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Los Angeles Lakers at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025.
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots a 3-pointer over Sacramento Kings guard DeMar DeRozan (10) during an NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Sacramento Kings at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025.
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles past Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) during an NBA Cup group play basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025. The Thunder won 113-105.
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles beside Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) during an NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026.
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