The NBA has officially announced its Most Valuable Player for the 2025–26 season, and once again, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has taken home the award.

Now a two-time MVP and leading the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder into the Western Conference Finals, Shai continues to build one of the league’s strongest resumes.

Did he deserve to win again? And in today’s NBA, do fans still care about the MVP race the way they used to?

We break down Shai’s season, the award debate, and what MVP means in today’s NBA.

The NBA has officially announced its Most Valuable Player for the 2025&ndash;26 season, and once again, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has taken home the award.
Now a two-time MVP and leading the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder into the Western Conference Finals, Shai continues to build one of the league&rsquo;s strongest resumes.
Did he deserve to win again? And in today&rsquo;s NBA, do fans still care about the MVP race the way they used to?
We break down Shai&rsquo;s season, the award debate, and what MVP means in today&rsquo;s NBA.

This is the place where sports opinions collide. Each Tuesday, Nick, Spike, Shelton J, Feefo, and Kennith B. Inge discuss the latest and hottest topics in sports.

Dead End Sports is a Dead End Media Group production.

Dead End Sports

This is the place where sports opinions collide. Each Tuesday, Nick, Spike, Shelton J, Feefo, and Kennith B. Inge discuss the latest and hottest topics in sports.

Dead End Sports is a Dead End Media Group production.

Shai Wins MVP Again - Did He Deserve It?

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Spurs vs Thunder: Game 1 Analysis

The Western Conference Finals are officially set after the San Antonio Spurs dominated the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 6, winning 139–109 on the road.

Before previewing Spurs vs Thunder, we look back at Minnesota’s season.

Did the Timberwolves overachieve or underachieve this year? And what did you make of Anthony Edwards’ behavior late in Game 6?

Then we turn to the big question: who wins the Western Conference Finals between the Spurs and defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder — and in how many games?

The Western Conference Finals are officially set after the San Antonio Spurs dominated the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 6, winning 139&ndash;109 on the road.
Before previewing Spurs vs Thunder, we look back at Minnesota&rsquo;s season.
Did the Timberwolves overachieve or underachieve this year? And what did you make of Anthony Edwards&rsquo; behavior late in Game 6?
Then we turn to the big question: who wins the Western Conference Finals between the Spurs and defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder &mdash; and in how many games?

Thunder vs Spurs: Who Wins the West?

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The Cleveland Cavaliers punched their ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals with a dominant 125–94 Game 7 win over the Detroit Pistons.

Now that Detroit’s season is over, did they overachieve or underachieve? And what should the Pistons do this offseason to take the next step?

We also preview the Eastern Conference Finals and make our picks for who will represent the East in the NBA Finals.

The Cleveland Cavaliers punched their ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals with a dominant 125&ndash;94 Game 7 win over the Detroit Pistons.
Now that Detroit&rsquo;s season is over, did they overachieve or underachieve? And what should the Pistons do this offseason to take the next step?
We also preview the Eastern Conference Finals and make our picks for who will represent the East in the NBA Finals.

Cavs Advance: Who Wins the East Finals?

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SGA's Back-to-Back MVP Wins

Minnesota Timberwolves' Disappointing Season

Western Conference Finals Preview

The Dominance of Wemby

Eastern Conference Finals Preview

Pistons' Overachievement and Offseason Needs

Knicks vs Cavaliers Series Prediction

In this episode, we react to the NBA MVP announcement and break down the Conference Finals in both conferences.

We begin with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander winning his second MVP award and discuss whether he deserved it and whether the MVP race still carries the same weight for fans.

Next, we shift to the Western Conference, where the Spurs eliminated the Timberwolves and now face the defending champion Thunder. We discuss what went wrong for Minnesota, Anthony Edwards’ Game 6 reaction, and make our series predictions.

Finally, we break down the Eastern Conference after the Cavaliers dominated the Pistons in Game 7 and debate what Detroit’s future looks like before making our Conference Finals picks.

Topics include:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins MVP
Thunder vs Spurs preview
Timberwolves season recap
Anthony Edwards discussion
Cavaliers vs Pistons reaction
Eastern Conference Finals predictions

In this episode, we react to the NBA MVP announcement and break down the Conference Finals in both conferences.
We begin with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander winning his second MVP award and discuss whether he deserved it and whether the MVP race still carries the same weight for fans.
Next, we shift to the Western Conference, where the Spurs eliminated the Timberwolves and now face the defending champion Thunder. We discuss what went wrong for Minnesota, Anthony Edwards&rsquo; Game 6 reaction, and make our series predictions.
Finally, we break down the Eastern Conference after the Cavaliers dominated the Pistons in Game 7 and debate what Detroit&rsquo;s future looks like before making our Conference Finals picks.
Topics include:
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SGA Back to Back MVP and Wemby Not Happy About It (Full)

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Shai Wins MVP Again - Did He Deserve It?

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