The only place for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to go on the MVP ladder is up. After finishing runner-up in last season's race, the 26-year-old has picked up steam for this year's award. The Oklahoma City Thunder continue to win.

There's one clear choice in the NBA MVP race in the eyes of Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards. Edwards told ESPN's Tim MacMahon the Oklahoma

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Despite their gap in the standings, expect the Thunder to treat the Timberwolves like their counterpart. They've played classics in recent years as Gilgeous