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Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder Still Confident that They'll Be a Contender, Despite Roster Changes

On Monday, Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander addressed the media, downplaying his pursuit of a third consecutive MVP award and emphasizing team success instead.
Following a 2025 NBA title, the Thunder lost a narrow Game 7 to the San Antonio Spurs in last season's Western Conference finals, positioning them as top contenders again.
Despite trading Dort, Isaiah Joe, and Aaron Wiggins to shed salary, guard Alex Caruso said, "To the root of it, I think we want to try and be the same team."
Adding depth, Jalen Williams returns after missing more than half of last season with injuries, a move Gilgeous-Alexander said will make life easier for the group.
Gilgeous-Alexander noted the MVP decision is "literally 82 games away," prioritizing the upcoming season over individual accolades as the Thunder prepare for a long campaign ahead.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander feels confident about his game after the summer. He believes he has improved, which is great news for the Oklahoma City Thunder. The team won the NBA title in 2025 and lost a Game 7 to the San…

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