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Last updated: May 18, 2026, 8:48 AM ET

MVP & Playoff Previews

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander claimed his second straight MVP, becoming the 14th player to win back-to-back awards as the Thunder prepare for a Western Conference finals clash with the Spurs. That series will serve as a rematch of regular-season battles that highlighted San Antonio's defensive schemes against Oklahoma City's star. In the East, the Knicks and Cavaliers face their own conference finals litmus test, with insiders debating whether New York's iso-heavy offense can solve Cleveland's switchable defense.

Offseason Landscape

League executives identified five franchise-altering summer decisions that could reshape the title race, from potential max extensions to trade assets. While the Pistons' season ended with a 125-94 Game 7 loss, coach J.B. Bickerstaff insisted the year was far from a disappointment, pointing to foundational growth despite the sweep. The common thread: teams are balancing immediate contention with long-term flexibility as the draft and free agency approach.