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Toronto Star
07-08-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Star
Hamilton presents NBA superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander key to city at rally
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, point guard for the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder and 2024-25 NBA most valuable player, holds up the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy during a ceremony in Hamilton, Ont., Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nick Iwanyshyn NPI flag wire: true flag sponsored: false article_type: : sWebsitePrimaryPublication : publications/toronto_star bHasMigratedAvatar : false :
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Chet Holmgren and Oklahoma City Thunder agree on a 5-year contract extension, AP source says
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) shoots over Indiana Pacers center Tony Bradley (13) during the first half of Game 6 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Thursday, June 19, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren, center, holds the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy as he celebrates with his team after winning the NBA basketball championship with a Game 7 victory against the Indiana Pacers Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren, center, holds the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy as he celebrates with his team after winning the NBA basketball championship with a Game 7 victory against the Indiana Pacers Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) shoots over Indiana Pacers center Tony Bradley (13) during the first half of Game 6 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Thursday, June 19, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren, center, holds the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy as he celebrates with his team after winning the NBA basketball championship with a Game 7 victory against the Indiana Pacers Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Chet Holmgren has agreed on a five-year contract extension worth nearly $240 million to remain with the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder, a person with knowledge of the deal said Wednesday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the signing has not yet been announced. ESPN, which first reported the deal, citing agent Bill Duffy, said it could eventually be worth $250 million because of various contract escalators. Advertisement It is the second major extension for the Thunder since winning the NBA title last month. The other went to NBA MVP, NBA Finals MVP and reigning scoring champion Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who got a four-year, $285 million extension. And soon, the Thunder could extend Jalen Williams — another huge part of the title team — and lock up the entirety of their young core for years. Holmgren will make $13.7 million this coming season, the final year of his rookie deal, before his salary jumps to about $41 million for 2026-27 and the start of the extension. He was the No. 2 pick behind Orlando's Paolo Banchero in the 2022 NBA draft, then missed the entirety of what would have been his first pro season with a foot injury. He played all 82 games in 2023-24 to help the Thunder make the second round of the playoffs, then was limited to 32 games this past season after suffering a hip injury. Advertisement Holmgren was there for the entirety of the Thunder playoff run, averaging 15.2 points and 8.7 rebounds in 23 postseason games — capped by Oklahoma City holding off Indiana and winning the NBA Finals in a seven-game thriller. The way Holmgren came back from the injury is one of the stories that seemed to stick with Thunder general manager Sam Presti the most during the title run. 'They went through a fair amount of adversity during the season,' Presti said last month in his end-of-season meeting with reporters. 'In reality, a lot of that adversity forged us into the team that we were, playing different lineups and being without certain players and then getting those players back, and the selflessness and humility that the players coming back had to have in order to fit into a team that was really cooking without them. Chet is one example of that, but we had many others.' ___ AP NBA:
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Caitlin Clark Reacts to Indiana Pacers' Comeback Performance in Game 1 of NBA Finals
Caitlin Clark Reacts to Indiana Pacers' Comeback Performance in Game 1 of NBA Finals originally appeared on Athlon Sports. WNBA superstar and Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark had a simple yet powerful five-word reaction on social media following the Indiana Pacers' thrilling Game 1 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Finals. The Pacers swung home-court advantage after Tyrese Haliburton scored the game-winning mid-range jump shot to seal a 111-110 victory at Paycom Center. Advertisement 'You can't make it up,' Clark wrote in all caps in a post on X. Clark has been a dedicated supporter of the Pacers throughout the season and has been spotted at several home games for the Pacers this postseason. The 2024 All-WNBA First Team guard describes the Pacers as the 'greatest comeback team' she has ever seen. Each comeback Indiana has staged throughout this postseason has followed a familiar script: erasing a late double-digit deficit, capped by a phenomenal clutch shot from Tyrese Haliburton—who is a perfect 4-for-4 in the final two seconds of fourth quarters and overtimes in these playoffs. Advertisement Remember when Haliburton was voted the most overrated player by some of his NBA peers? Those same people should call him Mr. Clutch. 'When it comes to the moments, [Tyrese Haliburton] wants the ball,' Pacers Center Myles Turner said. 'He wants to be the one to hit that shot. He doesn't shy away from the moment, and it's very important this time of the year to have a go-to guy. He just keeps finding a way, and we keep putting the ball in the right positions, and the rest is history.' In his NBA Finals debut, Haliburton will look to continue his legendary quest—to silence doubters and hoist the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy. Advertisement Related: Indiana Pacers Rely on Overlooked Player in Shocking Win Over Knicks Related: How Indiana Pacers Will Rely on Andrew Nembhard vs. New York Knicks This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
GMA Network
25-06-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
NBA: Thunder parade championship trophy through OKC
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander carries the Larry O'Brien trophy as he celebrates with fans as the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrate their first NBA Finals title win with a champions parade throughout downtown Oklahoma City on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Mandatory Credit: Bryan Terry/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images/REUTERS A shirtless Shai Gilgeous-Alexander toted the NBA Finals MVP trophy behind a parade float Tuesday, raising his left hand to the beat of chants of "MVP, MVP" from the crowd as Oklahoma City turned out in temperatures approaching triple-digits to celebrate the Thunder's first championship. Alexander, who began the day in a white tank with his Canadian flag shirt tied around his waist, carried the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy to the barricade so fans could touch the hardware. Accounting for humidity, the heat index at the peak of the parade was 101 degrees according to AccuWeather. Thick air didn't slow down the party for the Thunder or thousands of fans assembled for a celebration that started in Midtown on Tuesday morning. Defensive stopper Lu Dort and 7-footer Chet Holmgren showered attendees with champagne, first from the second level of the team's double-decker bus and later from the top of a golf cart. "It's very hot out here, so I'm going to keep this short and sweet," Jalen Williams said. "Without this, none of this is possible without you guys. You guys have been through the ups and downs of the Thunder organization. We appreciate you guys. We love you guys." Isaiah Hartenstein said he hadn't slept for 36 hours, unlike his young son, who was fast asleep in his father's arms in the immediate aftermath of the team's Game 7 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. "It's amazing. To experience it with the family, with the community, it's been really special," Hartenstein said. The celebration included a stage for the closing ceremony at Scissortail Park. Thunder fans packed close to the stage and again Gilgeous-Alexander entered the crowd, bringing the trophy through throngs of supporters for pictures and an up-close opportunity with the NBA's championship prize. Aaron Wiggins ignited the crowd with a brief speech that touched on humble beginnings as the 55th pick to a franchise that won 24 games during his rookie season. "There was a point where they tried to call us the black hole of the NBA," Wiggins said. "But four years later, when they mention the Thunder organization when they mention (owner) Clay Bennett, (general manager) Sam Presti, (head coach) Mark Daigneault and every single one of you in this arena, they've got to mention you as NBA champs. And that's it!" --Field Level Media/Reuters
Korea Herald
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Korea Herald
Oklahoma City celebrates NBA title
OKLAHOMA CITY (Reuters) -- A shirtless Shai Gilgeous-Alexander toted the NBA Finals MVP trophy behind a parade float Tuesday, raising his left hand to the beat of chants of "MVP, MVP" from the crowd as Oklahoma City turned out in temperatures approaching triple-digits to celebrate the Thunder's first championship. Alexander, who began the day in a white tank with his Canadian flag shirt tied around his waist, carried the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy to the barricade so fans could touch the hardware. Accounting for humidity, the heat index at the peak of the parade was 101 degrees according to AccuWeather. Thick air didn't slow down the party for the Thunder or thousands of fans assembled for a celebration that started in Midtown on Tuesday morning. Defensive stopper Lu Dort and 210-centimeter Chet Holmgren showered attendees with champagne, first from the second level of the team's double-decker bus and later from the top of a golf cart. "It's very hot out here, so I'm going to keep this short and sweet," Jalen Williams said. "Without this, none of this is possible without you guys. You guys have been through the ups and downs of the Thunder organization. We appreciate you guys. We love you guys." Isaiah Hartenstein said he hadn't slept for 36 hours, unlike his young son, who was fast asleep in his father's arms in the immediate aftermath of the team's Game 7 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. "It's amazing. To experience it with the family, with the community, it's been really special," Hartenstein said. The celebration included a stage for the closing ceremony at Scissortail Park. Thunder fans packed close to the stage and again Gilgeous-Alexander entered the crowd, bringing the trophy through throngs of supporters for pictures and an up-close opportunity with the NBA's championship prize. Aaron Wiggins ignited the crowd with a brief speech that touched on humble beginnings as the 55th pick to a franchise that won 24 games during his rookie season. "There was a point where they tried to call us the black hole of the NBA," Wiggins said. "But four years later, when they mention the Thunder organization when they mention (owner) Clay Bennett, (general manager) Sam Presti, (head coach) Mark Daigneault and every single one of you in this arena, they've got to mention you as NBA champs. And that's it!"
