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Yes, this is a Kentucky website -- but how can we not gush over Victor Wembanyama?  The alien-like Wembanyama made the basketball world stop spinning

May 18, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) reacts in double overtime against the Oklahoma City Thunder during game one of the western conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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BBNBA Playoffs: Victor Wembanyama is the greatest basketball player of all time

And then there were four...  It's time for the NBA Conference Finals. A pair of Eastern Conference teams will clash on one side of the bracket, while

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The NBA Conference Finals will feature plenty of former Wildcats

The inevitable has become official. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has won his second-straight NBA Most Valuable Player award, beating out Nikola Jokic and

Apr 10, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts before the game against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins second-straight NBA MVP

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won his second consecutive NBA Most Valuable Player award on Sunday, according to ESPN's Shams

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Report: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins second consecutive NBA MVP award

The Los Angeles Lakers are mixing things up, throwing everything they can think of at the Oklahoma City Thunder to try and do something, anything, to

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BBNBA: Adou Thiero leads Lakers in rebounding, but Thunder keep winning, lead 3-0

The Oklahoma City Thunder's path to a second straight NBA Finals win continues to be a smooth ride.   On Thursday night, the (1) Thunder took a

May 7, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) talks to the media after game two of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

BBNBA Playoffs: SGA, Thunder take a 2-0 lead over Lakers

The Oklahoma City Thunder remained undefeated in the playoffs on Tuesday, rolling to a comfortable 108-90 victory over the Lakers in Game 1 of the

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BBNBA Playoffs: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander held under 20 points but Thunder roll

The Oklahoma City Thunder became the first team to advance to the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. They can thank the reigning MVP for making

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BBNBA Playoffs: SGA leads Thunder to sweep, Murray and Nuggets stave off elimination

Five out of the six former Wildcats who saw action in playoff games on Saturday scored at least 15 points. This is your periodic reminder that no

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BBNBA Playoffs: Gilgeous-Alexander scores playoff career-high 42 points; KAT notches triple-double

The 1-seed Oklahoma City Thunder entered Game 2 of the first round of the NBA playoffs against the 8-seed Phoenix Suns as a 17.5-point favorite. OKC

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BBNBA Playoffs: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Thunder storm by Suns in Game 2

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has won the 2026 NBA Clutch Player of the Year award. The honor was was announced on Peacock's NBA

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins 2026 NBA Clutch Player of the Year award

The first round of the NBA playoffs is the hardest on my non-sports-loving wife. She saw a game on and asked, "Is this for the championship?" No,

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BBNBA Playoffs: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and De'Aaron Fox helps their teams win big

A trio of former Kentucky players is up for some of the NBA's top individual honors.   On Sunday night, the league announced its finalists for seven

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Three Wildcats nominated for major NBA regular season awards

Last season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander became the first former Kentucky Wildcat to win the NBA's Most Valuable Player award. The Oklahoma City Thunder

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) gestures during the second half against the Detroit Pistons at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on pace to win second straight NBA MVP award

All eyes are rightfully on March Madness right now, but lingering in the background is the NBA finishing up its regular season and preparing for the

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Former Kentucky Wildcats flood NBA player award watch lists

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has broken a record that stood for over 60 years.   With his 35-point performance on Thursday night against the Boston

Mar 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) gestures after scoring a basket against the Boston Celtics during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander breaks Wilt's NBA record for most consecutive 20-point games

The University of Kentucky is one of 16 schools being featured in the most popular basketball video game available.   It was announced on Wednesday

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Kentucky basketball will be featured in Season 5 of NBA 2K26

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander suffered an abdominal strain, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. He will be reevaluated after the

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander injury update: Thunder guard suffers abdominal strain

2025 was the year of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.   The former Kentucky men's basketball guard turned NBA superstar was named the 2025 Lexington

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named 2025 Kentucky Sports Figure of the Year

The NBA's annual All-Star Game has been infiltrated by plenty of former Kentucky players over the last decade-plus. This year's event will be no

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Two former Wildcats named 2026 NBA All-Star starters

The year 2025 was an all-timer for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.   After becoming just the fourth NBA player ever to win NBA MVP, scoring champion, and

Jun 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) holds up his NBA Finals Bill Russell MVP trophy at the end of game seven of the 2025 NBA Finals after defeating the Indiana Pacers at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named Sports Illustrated’s 2025 Sportsperson of the Year

The calendar will soon turn from 2025 to 2026, putting the first quarter of the 21st century in the history books. Now is a good time to reflect on

Feb 26, 2025; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) goes up for a shot as Oklahoma Sooners forward Sam Godwin (10) defends during the first half at Lloyd Noble Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

The Top Kentucky Performances of 2025

Once again, the NBA All-Star Game is expected to be filled with former Kentucky Wildcats.   On Monday afternoon, the league announced the first batch

Dec 28, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey dribbles down the court against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

6 former Wildcats headline first batch of NBA All-Star Game fan voting

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's NBA dominance is so routine that it's boring. It is almost expected that the reigning MVP will rattle off 30 points to lead

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BBNBA: Gilgeous-Alexander's mundane dominance; Adou Thiero dunks in NBA debut

De'Aaron Fox made his much-anticipated season debut for the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday and reminded everyone that Victor Wembanyama isn't the only