Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reportedly wins second straight NBA MVP award

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has won his second consecutive NBA MVP award, according to ESPN's Shams Charania, reported on May 17, 2026. The official announcement was expected to be made before Game 7 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons on Amazon Prime Video. Gilgeous-Alexander becomes the 14th player in NBA history to win back-to-back MVP awards.