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NBA Names MVP Ahead of Western Conference Finals

The NBA will announce its Most Valuable Player on Sunday night. This announcement precedes Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, featuring two MVP finalists, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Victor Wembanyama.

10/06/2026 · Oklahoma edition

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Why it matters locally: The MVP announcement and the Western Conference Finals directly involve the Oklahoma City Thunder, a major professional sports team based in Oklahoma City.

The National Basketball Association will reveal its Most Valuable Player recipient Sunday evening. This announcement occurs one day before the start of the Western Conference Finals series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs. Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama, both MVP finalists, will face each other in Game 1 on Monday.

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