Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reportedly wins second straight NBA MVP award

Story by Ian CasselberryContributing writer Sun, May 17, 2026 at 2:06 PM UTC· 1 min read Oklahoma City Thunder star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has won his second consecutive NBA MVP award, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports. The announcement is expected to be officially made on before Sunday’s Game 7 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons on Amazon Prime Video. Gilgeous-Alexander is the 14th player in league history to win MVP in back-to-back seasons. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement This story will be updated. Advertisement Advertisement