Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins second straight NBA MVP award

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has won his second consecutive NBA MVP award, making him the 14th player in league history to win back-to-back MVPs. The announcement was made on May 18, 2026, just before Game 7 of the Cavaliers-Pistons series, with Gilgeous-Alexander averaging 31.1 points per game this season. The Thunder finished with a league-best 64-18 record for the second straight year and are set to begin their Western Conference Finals series against the San Antonio Spurs.