Overview
- In a Time interview published Thursday, Gilgeous-Alexander said he believes he is the best player in the NBA and defended that view with his recent MVPs and 2025 title.
- He publicly took much of the responsibility for Oklahoma City’s seven-game loss to the San Antonio Spurs and argued that Chet Holmgren should not shoulder the bulk of the criticism.
- Holmgren’s production dropped against the Spurs and Victor Wembanyama, averaging roughly 10.7 points, 51.0% shooting and 7.1 rebounds across seven games, a decline that refocused questions about matchups and fit.
- The Thunder trimmed payroll this offseason by moving on from role players such as Luguentz Dort, Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins, leaving the team with thinner depth behind core stars.
- SGA showed encouraging form in the preseason with a 5-for-5, 17-point debut and told trainers he was fired up after watching the Knicks win the title, signaling he plans to push for a quick team rebound starting with the Oct. 20 rematch at San Antonio.