Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins Clutch Player of the Year

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been named the 2025–26 NBA Clutch Player of the Year.

The Oklahoma City Thunder guard led the league in clutch scoring, finishing with 175 total points and averaging 6.5 points per game in those moments. He also made a league high 16 go-ahead field goals in clutch time.

In the voting, Gilgeous-Alexander received 96 first-place votes and finished with 484 points. Jamal Murray and Anthony Edwards placed second and third.

The award recognises the player who performs best late in close games, defined as situations within five points in the final five minutes of the fourth quarter or overtime.

This is the fourth year of the award, and Gilgeous-Alexander becomes the fourth different winner.