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Oct 30, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) drives in against Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) during the fourth quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images
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The NBA Has an Incredible MVP Race—Who’s Winning It?

This weekend, the two biggest forms of motorsport in America take the stage. While NASCAR crowns three new champions in Homestead-Miami, Formula One...

November 9, 2026
Apr 19, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8), guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2), and center Chet Holmgren (7) before the start of game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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Can the Oklahoma City Thunder Overcome Their Biggest Injury Setback Yet?

The Oklahoma City Thunder started the 2026-2027 season on fire. The Thunder beat fellow title contenders, the San Antonio Spurs and Denver Nuggets,...

November 3, 2026
Apr 19, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8), guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2), and center Chet Holmgren (7) before the start of game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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Oklahoma City Thunder 2026-27 NBA Preseason Preview

The Oklahoma City Thunder enter the upcoming year with the same top players, but significant turnover across the rest of the roster. Saving...

September 24, 2026
Dec 18, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) gestures after scoring against the Los Angeles Clippers during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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Seven Years Later, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Won the Trade

When the Los Angeles Clippers dealt a 20-year-old Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the move seemed like the ultimate push to...

September 6, 2026
Jan 4, 2026; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) looks to pass during the first quarter against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
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Does the Modern Athlete Have Control Over Their Image?

As the internet rewards engagement over substance, the rise in critical language has been exponential. Opinions and hot takes run rampant online, even...

July 6, 2026
Sep 29, 2025; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard Will Riley (27) poses for a portrait during Wizards Media Day at CareFirst Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
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Wizards’ Will Riley Never Stopped Working to Make the NBA

Casual basketball fans might see the stats and say that Will Riley is no Cooper Flagg or Kon Knueppel — but there’s more...

July 1, 2026
May 24, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots while defended by San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) in the first quarter during game four of the western conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Six Superstars Deserved to Win the 2026 NBA MVP Award

On May 17, Shams Charania broke the news that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had been voted as the 2025-2026 NBA MVP. While a majority of...

June 11, 2026
May 9, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers starters look on from the bench in the final minutes of game three of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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How Did Each Los Angeles Lakers Player Perform This Postseason?

The Los Angeles Lakers’ season came to an end two weeks ago. They entered the postseason shorthanded, but the team stepped up to...

May 25, 2026
Dec 13, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) celebrates with Chris Paul after the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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The Western Conference Finals Demonstrate Chris Paul’s Legacy

When Chris Paul reached second all-time on the NBA’s assist list, the San Antonio Spurs had gifts for him. They presented him with...

May 22, 2026
May 11, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the first half in game four of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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What Should the Lakers Learn From the Thunder Series Sweep?

It was only a matter of time before the Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Luka Doncic-less Lakers were...

May 12, 2026
May 9, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers starters look on from the bench in the final minutes of game three of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Game 3 Loss Proves Lakers Are No Match for the Thunder

After the Lakers’ 131-108 Game 3 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, their demise is inevitable. The Thunder outclass the Lakers in every...

May 10, 2026
April 7, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Jake LaRavia (12) shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit:
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Thunder’s Defensive Physicality Is Biggest Advantage Against Lakers

The Oklahoma City Thunder, the most dominant team in the league this season, has the upper hand against the Los Angeles Lakers in...

May 4, 2026
Mar 17, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots the ball against the Orlando Magic in the fourth quarter at Kia Center.
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Foul-Baiter or Not, SGA’s Scoring Deserves Respect

The past week has turned out to be a very historic one for the NBA. Last Tuesday, Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo scored...

March 20, 2026
Mar 9, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) gestures and walks around the court after sinking a game winner 3 pointer basket against the Denver Nuggets during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Has Ascended the 2026 NBA MVP Ladder

It’s over. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wrapped up the MVP conversation. The Lead has been publishing a 2025-26 MVP ladder every two weeks. The first...

March 10, 2026