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Victor Wembanyama’s Masterpiece Allowed Mike Tirico to Shine

The NBC play-by-play man repeatedly answered the bell during the Spurs-Thunder double-overtime thriller.

Sports Illustrated · May 19

Victor Wembanyama’s Monster Game 1 Started and Ended With His Focus on SGA’s Latest MVP Award

Wemby wants SGA’s MVP. And everything else.

Sports Illustrated · May 19

Victor Wembanyama's Logo Three Was So Eerily Similar to This Iconic Steph Curry Shot

Watch both side by side.

Sports Illustrated · May 19

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'We Were Relentless' — Spurs Steal Game 1 As Victor Wembanyama Delivers Historic NBA Display

Victor Wembanyama's 41-point performance led the Spurs to a dramatic playoff victory over the OKC Thunder, shifting postseason expectation

International Business Times UK · May 19

Albert Breer’s Notes: What’s Next for Brendan Sorsby If He Loses His Injunction

The NFL’s supplemental draft would be a strong consideration if the Texas Tech QB loses his eligibility. Plus, the league’s push for flag football leagues and more.

Sports Illustrated · May 19

SI:AM | Wemby Shines as Spurs Beat Thunder in One of the Best Games You’ll Ever See

He stuffed the stat sheet, predictably, but also hit one of the most audacious shots in NBA history.

Sports Illustrated · May 19

Chris Mannix: Victor Wembanyama Delivered the Defining Game of His Career

After watching Shai Gilgeous-Alexander receive the MVP trophy, the Spurs star responded with a 41-point masterpiece to steal Game 1 of the Western Conference finals in Oklahoma City.

Sports Illustrated · May 19

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Wemby vs. SGA: Five Best Moments From Game 1 Instant Classic Between Spurs and Thunder

A look at the five best moments from an incredible Game 1 of the Western Conference finals between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder.

Sports Illustrated · May 19

BASK:Wembanyama puts on show as Spurs topple Thunder in 2OT

Victor Wembanyama had 41 points and 24 rebounds as San Antonio beat Oklahoma City 122-115 in a double-overtime classic to open the Western Conference finals.

AAP · May 19

Wembanyama puts on show as Spurs topple Thunder in 2OT

Victor Wembanyama had 41 points and 24 rebounds as San Antonio beat Oklahoma City 122-115 in a double-overtime classic to open the Western Conference finals.

AAP · May 19

Spurs at Thunder Game 1: Wemby Carries San Antonio to Victory in Action-Packed WCF Opener

The Spurs outlasted the Thunder in a double-overtime thriller that saw Victor Wembanyama notch 41 points and 24 rebounds.

Sports Illustrated · May 18

10 Photos of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: SGA Wins Back-to-Back NBA MVP as US Drought Hits 8 Straight Years

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander claims a second straight NBA MVP, extending an eight-year run of non-US winners and reinforcing the growing dominance of international stars at the top of the league.

International Business Times UK · May 18

Winners and Losers From the Second Round of the NBA Playoffs

With just four teams remaining in the NBA championship race, here’s a look back at a memorable conference semifinal round.

Sports Illustrated · May 18

Gilgeous-Alexander wins NBA's top player title ahead of French star Wembanyama

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was on Monday named as the NBA's most valuable player (MVP) of the campaign for a second consecutive season.

Radio France Internationale · May 18

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Sports Illustrated · May 18

Two NBA Players Received Exactly One Vote for 2025–26 MVP Award—Full Results

A look at some interesting nuggets from the full voting results for 2025-26 NBA MVP.

Sports Illustrated · May 16

NBA MVP Award: Our Case for Each of the Three Finalists for Basketball’s Most Prestigious Award

Who should win this year’s NBA MVP award? Breaking down the case for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokić and Victor Wembanyama ahead of Sunday’s ceremony.

The Guardian - US · May 16

‘I had to make a statement’: Wembanyama’s Spurs knock Timberwolves out of NBA playoffs

San Antonio set up a showdown with Oklahoma City, while Minnesota’s season ended with a blowout for the third year in a row

Sports Illustrated · May 15

NBA Playoffs Takeaways: Spurs Look Unstoppable, Eliminate Timberwolves; Pistons Force Game 7

While the Pistons took down the Cavs in Game 6, the Spurs closed things out against Minnesota on Friday night.

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Sports Illustrated · May 15

One Big Thing the Pistons and Timberwolves Must Do to Force a Game 7

Detroit and Minnesota face elimination from the NBA playoffs Friday night.

Sports Illustrated · May 13

The Wizards Won the NBA Draft Lottery, But What They Do Is Still Undetermined

Washington finally landed the No. 1 pick after years of rebuilding, but the Wizards are still weighing every option atop a wide-open draft.

Sports Illustrated · May 13

Victor Wembanyama Made Rudy Gobert Look Silly During Spurs’ Game 5 Win

Anthony Edwards admitted sometimes there’s nothing the Timberwolves can do about Victor Wembanyama.

Sports Illustrated · May 13

Victor Wembanyama Addresses Naz Reid Elbow That Led to Ejection in Game 4: ‘We’ve Got to Move on’

Victor Wembanyama talked about the Naz Reid elbow publicly for the first time on Tuesday after winning Game 5. Here’s what he said.

Sports Illustrated · May 12

NBA Playoffs: Three Stats Explain Victor Wembanyama, Spurs’ Dominant Game 5 Win Over Timberwolves

San Antonio put together an impressive all-around performance, led by Wemby’s 27-point, 17-rebound game.

The Independent UK · May 12

What’s next for LeBron James? Seven potential options for NBA legend as he weighs his future

LeBron James is considering his future in the NBA after the Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated from the playoffs on Monday

Sports Illustrated · May 12

LeBron James Remains Undecided on NBA Future After Lakers’ Season Ends With Sweep to Thunder

James’s 23rd season has come to a close, and we’ll have to wait to see whether he comes back for year No. 24.

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