Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has sat at the very top of the NBA MVP rankings over the last several weeks. This battle between him, Nikola Jokic, and Giannis Antetokounmpo has been close, but now there is a wide gap between Gilgeous-Alexander and the rest of the field.

In mid-December, Denver’s Nikola Jokic had a healthy lead on Gilgeous-Alexander in ESPN’s MVP straw poll, conducted several times over the course of each season by Tim Bontemps.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is eligible for a record-setting extension this summer. How will the MVP candidate's payday affect OKC's future?

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the top candidate for the MVP title this season. Fans are worried if he will start against the Cleveland Cavaliers

Oklahoma City is coming off a 129-122 loss to Cleveland, which was the best game of the NBA season thus far. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a game-high 31 points (more than Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland combined), but it wasn't enough.

So some like Alperen Sengun, Domantas Sabonis and Jaren Jackson might get reserve spots. But the real tough decision is measuring Kevin Durant, LeBron James and Anthony Davis against Victor Wembanyama. I’ll go with Durant and LeBron this time — and assume the other two will be in the game.

The Knicks and Nuggets are surging, while the Warriors watch their window close. Meanwhile, the Cavs and Thunder have their business on lock.

Starters for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game will be revealed at 7 p.m. Eastern Thursday on TNT’s “NBA Tip-Off” show, and once again, we’re set for a change in format.

Is KAT on the MVP prowl? The numbers certainly seem to back the New York Knicks star's case. All but three teams (Charlotte, LA Lakers, Utah) have played 41 gam

Right now, on the Kia MVP Ladder, two Kentucky Wildcats are in the top five, with one of them being in the top spot. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is currently number one when it comes

Karl-Anthony Towns, left, is on track to start in the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, top right, is a lock for that honor. Anthony Davis, center right, is also expected to be an All-Star again this season, while Tyler Herro could be ...