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Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Issues Chilling Warning to NBA After Spurs Win

The Oklahoma City Thunder wasted little time making a statement to the rest of the NBA following their season-opening victory over the San Antonio Spurs. However, superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander might have delivered an even stronger message after the final buzzer.Oklahoma…

By Anthony G Halkias II · HEAVY

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 5:16 AM

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander warned the NBA that the Thunder are hungrier and not satisfied following their season-opening win.
Oklahoma City defeated the San Antonio Spurs 116-104 on Tuesday night.
Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 32 points in the victory.

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Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander warned the NBA that his team remains hungry and unsatisfied following a season-opening victory over the San Antonio Spurs. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points to lead the Thunder to a 116-104 win on Tuesday night.

Speaking to NBC's Ashley ShahAhmadi after the contest, Gilgeous-Alexander stated that the roster feels even more motivated than in previous years. Heavy writer Anthony G Halkias II notes that such championship hunger makes Oklahoma City's young core, featuring Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams, a daunting prospect for contenders.

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