Oklahoma City is missing star big man Chet Holmgren, but SGA has put the team on his back and spearheaded a 13-game winning streak.

After losing to the Thunder, Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards named Shai Gilgeous-Alexander MVP of the season. After the game, Thunder coach Mark Daigneault talked about Gilgeous-Alexander’s gradual improvement on and off the floor.

As 2025 begins, the balance of power in the NBA is starting to come into focus. Here are some takeaways from the ninth week of the regular season.