There is someone who the Oklahoma City Thunder simply cannot stop. They simultaneously send multiple players — sometimes about half the roster, it seems — to try and derail him.

Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gifted teammates baskets worth $10,000 after winning this year's MVP. However, heading into Game 2, Williams and the Thunder must be vigilant against a hungry Timberwolves team looking to tie their best-of-7 series.

Less than a day after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was announced as the 2024-25 NBA MVP, Lu Dort and Jalen Williams also received honors. Dort was named to the All-Defensive First Team and Williams to the All-Defensive Second Team.

The NBA has fined Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams $25,000 for wearing clothing with profane language during a postgame media session.

After wearing Player Exclusive colorways of the Adidas Harden Vol. 9 all season, Jalen Williams will finally release his own first edition.

Western Conference Finals lead thanks to more lopsided turnover counts. The No. 1 seed tallied four fewer turnovers than Minnesota in the series opener and six fewer turnovers two nights later. This two-way trend requires primary playmakers who maintain good ball security and a disruptive defense.

Ahead of the start of the Thunder vs Timberwolves Game 2 showdown, let's take a look at the Oklahoma City Thunder injury report to know whether Jalen Williams will play tonight or not.

Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams reflects on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP campaign before Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals.