Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder, has been named a finalist for the 2025-26 NBA Most Valuable Player award. He joins fellow finalists Victor Wembanyama and Nikola Jokic after a standout season where he averaged 31.1 points, shot 55.3% from the field, and recorded 6.6 assists and 4.3 rebounds per game. The Thunder had a remarkable regular season, finishing with an NBA-best 64-18 record and a point differential of plus-11.1. Following a dominant 119-84 victory over the Phoenix Suns in Game 1 of the playoffs, Gilgeous-Alexander's performance solidifies his position as a top contender for the MVP award, as he seeks to win it for the second consecutive year. The NBA has not yet announced the date for the MVP winner's announcement.