Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins second straight NBA MVP award

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has won the NBA MVP for the second consecutive season, per ESPN as reported by The Guardian US and Fox News, with articles noting the official announcement timing and the back-to-back achievement. The New York Post also confirms the win and adds details on the player’s age and season statistics. Shared facts include that Gilgeous-Alexander will be named MVP for a second straight year, and that ESPN is the cited source. Disagreement exists on when the official announcement occurs versus near-term timing claims from Fox News; Fox and The Guardian cite ESPN as the source. The late-May 2026 award solidifies him as the 14th player in league history to win back-to-back MVP awards.