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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named 2025-26 Clutch Player of the Year finalist
TL;DR
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been named a finalist for the 2025-26 Clutch Player of the Year award. He is joined by Anthony Edwards and Jamal Murray, with the winner to be announced on April 21.
Key points
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a finalist for Clutch Player of the Year.
- Other finalists include Anthony Edwards and Jamal Murray.
- The winner will be announced on April 21.
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Apr 19, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives past Phoenix Suns forward Oso Ighodaro (11) in the second half during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
In a weekend filled with high-leverage basketball, the 2026 NBA playoffs are officially underway. That means we're closer to finding out the 2025-26 regular season award winners.
The Oklahoma City Thunder had a handful of finalists announced. Shouldn't be a shocker. They had an NBA-best 64-18 record and plus-11.1 point differential. After they picked up a 119-84 Game 1 win over the Phoenix Suns, they had their two All-Star representatives get love.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named a 2025-26 Clutch Player of the Year award finalist. The other two were Anthony Edwards and Jamal Murray. The winner will be announced on Tuesday, Apr. 21.
Feels like Gilgeous-Alexander should come away with the award — along with the more prestigious MVP award. He led the league in clutch-time scoring at 175 total points. He shot an impressive 51.5% in that scenario. For context, Murray was second at 166 total points.
Q&A
Who are the finalists for the 2025-26 Clutch Player of the Year award?
The finalists are Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Anthony Edwards, and Jamal Murray.
When will the winner of the Clutch Player of the Year award be announced?
The winner will be announced on Tuesday, April 21.
What was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's performance in the 2025-26 NBA season?
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander played a key role in leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 64-18 record during the season.
