Rashard Lewis Trade Tree: How Seattle's 2007 Deal Turned Into Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, More

Rashard Lewis trade tree: How Seattle's 2007 deal turned into Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, more

The trade involving Rashard Lewis back in 2007 has had a transformative effect on the Oklahoma City Thunder franchise. Originally signed-and-traded to Orlando, the deal included a trade exception that has since evolved into significant assets for the Thunder. Key players currently benefiting from this trade tree include Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Dillon Jones. As this tree continues to grow, it has reshaped the team's capabilit…

Dwyane Wade Opens Up on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP, Reflects on Thunder Superstar’s Journey

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has had an interesting career trajectory. Once considered a throwaway piece in the trade that brought Paul George to LA, he has grown into the franchise player for OKC—and now, the league’s MVP. That rise hasn’t happened overnight; he’s been steadily building his reputation over the past three seasons. As Dwyane Wade pointed out on his podcast, the league has witnessed SGA’s evolution into a superstar who is now on the cu…

Can Shai Gilgeous-Alexander become the 7th player to win MVP, scoring title, and Finals MVP in the same season?

Can Shai Gilgeous-Alexander become the 7th player to win MVP, scoring title, and Finals MVP in the same season? - originally posted on Sportslens.com Last week, the Oklahoma City Thunder punched their ticket to the NBA Finals with a 124-94 win vs. the Timberwolves. They went 68-14 during the regular season and were the #1 seed in the West playoffs.  The 2024-25 season has been an exceptional year for OKC as a team and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as …

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Will Be GOAT In OKC After The NBA Finals

On Thursday, June 5, the 2025 NBA Finals will tip off from Oklahoma City as the Thunder take on the Indiana Pacers for a chance to hoist the Larry O’Brien trophy and claim the title of NBA champions. Entering the series, the Thunder are widely considered to be heavy favorites. This shouldn’t come as a massive shock — this is a team that won 68 regular season games and was dominant on both ends of the floor all year long. On the offensive end, it…