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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Oklahoma City Thunder crush Los Angeles Lakers as Luka Doncic exits NBA clash injured

Apr 2, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic hopping to the side of the court during a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half at Paycom Center on April 2, 2026. Doncic limped out midway through the third quarter of the 139-96 NBA loss with a left hamstring injury.
Apr 2, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic hopping to the side of the court during a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half at Paycom Center on April 2, 2026. Doncic limped out midway through the third quarter of the 139-96 NBA loss with a left hamstring injury.

Golden State Warriors’ NBA star Stephen Curry still out, will progress to live scrimmage

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry watches the game against the Washington Wizards from the bench.
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry watches the game against the Washington Wizards from the bench.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40, LeBron James breaks NBA appearance record

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dunking during the 132-111 NBA win over the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on March 21, 2026.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dunking during the 132-111 NBA win over the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on March 21, 2026.

Kevin Durant expects better of himself in Houston Rockets’ NBA rematch with Los Angeles Lakers

Kevin Durant of the Houston Rockets shoots the ball against Deandre Ayton of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Toyota Center on March 16.
Kevin Durant of the Houston Rockets shoots the ball against Deandre Ayton of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Toyota Center on March 16.

Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets ready for important showdowns for NBA play-off spots

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 12: 


Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles into the defense of Josh Giddey #3 of the Chicago Bulls during the first half of a game at Crypto.com Arena on March 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.   Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Sean M. Haffey / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 12: 


Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles into the defense of Josh Giddey #3 of the Chicago Bulls during the first half of a game at Crypto.com Arena on March 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.   Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Sean M. Haffey / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pursuing record against restored Boston Celtics

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drives to the basket during the second half at Paycom Center.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drives to the basket during the second half at Paycom Center.

Basket-brawl as five ejected in NBA clash between Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets

Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate being held back by guard Sion James from engaging with Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris during the second half of Detroit's 110-104 NBA win at Spectrum Center on Feb 9. Four players were ejected after the third-quarter melee.
Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate being held back by guard Sion James from engaging with Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris during the second half of Detroit's 110-104 NBA win at Spectrum Center on Feb 9. Four players were ejected after the third-quarter melee.

Luka Doncic, LA Lakers out to derail LA Clippers’ hot stretch

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic controls the ball against the Denver Nuggets in the fourth quarter at Ball Arena.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic controls the ball against the Denver Nuggets in the fourth quarter at Ball Arena.

Indiana Pacers put season-best winning streak on the line against the Toronto Raptors

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam shoots the ball against the Boston Celtics in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse..
Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam shoots the ball against the Boston Celtics in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse..

NBA-best Oklahoma City Thunder beat Miami Heat

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shooting over Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins during the second half of the Thunder's 124-112 NBA home victory at Paycom Center on Jan 11, 2026.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shooting over Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins during the second half of the Thunder's 124-112 NBA home victory at Paycom Center on Jan 11, 2026.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.