Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jaylen Brown Claim NBA Players of the Week Honors
The NBA has announced its Players of the Week for Week 24 of the 2025-26 season, with Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown taking home the honors for the Western and Eastern Conferences, respectively.
The awards recognize standout performances during the stretch from March 30 through April 5, highlighting a period where both superstars exerted significant influence over their teams’ success as the league moves toward the season’s conclusion.
SGA Continues MVP Campaign in the West
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the reigning NBA Most Valuable Player, continues to produce at an elite level. Over three Thunder victories, Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 31.7 points, 5.7 assists, and 5.3 rebounds per game. This latest stretch serves as a continuation of what the league describes as another MVP-caliber season.
The highlight of this period was a dominant 47-point performance in an overtime win against the Detroit Pistons last Monday. His consistency has been a hallmark of the 2025-26 campaign; this marks the fourth time Gilgeous-Alexander has been named Player of the Week this season, having previously claimed the award twice in November and once in January.
With this fourth honor, Gilgeous-Alexander joins Luka Doncic as the only two players in the league to win the weekly award four times during the current season.
Brown Leads Celtics’ Wing Dominance
In the Eastern Conference, Jaylen Brown secured the honor after leading Boston to a 3-1 record. Brown averaged an East-leading 31.0 points per game, complemented by 5.8 assists, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.3 steals.
This marks the third time Brown has been named Player of the Week in the 2025-26 season and the seventh time in his career. The award likewise underscores a period of absolute dominance for the Boston Celtics’ perimeter players; Brown follows teammate Jayson Tatum, who won the Eastern Conference Player of the Week award the previous Monday.
The Nominee Pool: A Look at the Competition
The race for the Week 24 honors featured a wide array of talent across both conferences. In the West, the league considered several high-profile names, including Kevin Durant of the Rockets, Cooper Flagg of the Mavericks, and Jrue Holiday of the Blazers. Other nominees included Victor Wembanyama of the Spurs, as well as Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray of the Nuggets.
The Eastern Conference nominations were equally competitive. Along with Jayson Tatum, the league looked at Donovan Mitchell of the Cavaliers, LaMelo Ball of the Hornets, and Desmond Bane of the Magic. Other candidates included Nickeil Alexander-Walker of the Hawks, Jalen Duren of the Pistons, and the Knicks duo of OG Anunoby and Karl-Anthony Towns.
For those following the season’s trajectory, these weekly awards offer a snapshot of who is peaking at the right time. To put these performances in perspective, the NBA maintains a rolling record of these honors to track player momentum throughout the year.
2025-26 Seasonal Trends: Recent Winners
The distribution of awards over the last several weeks shows a mix of established superstars and emerging talents. Below is a look at the winners from the preceding weeks:
| Week | Western Conference | Eastern Conference |
|---|---|---|
| Week 23 | Nikola Jokić | Jayson Tatum |
| Week 22 | Luka Dončić | LaMelo Ball |
| Week 21 | Luka Dončić | Bam Adebayo |
| Week 20 | Victor Wembanyama | Tyler Herro |
| Week 19 | Anthony Edwards | Jalen Duren |
The data reveals a strong presence for Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the West, while the East has seen a more varied rotation of winners, including several different teams and positions.
Analysis: The Stakes for Oklahoma City and Boston
For the Oklahoma City Thunder, Gilgeous-Alexander’s form is critical as the team looks to solidify its standing in the Western Conference. His ability to take over games—evidenced by the 47-point outburst against Detroit—provides the Thunder with a reliable primary option heading into the postseason.
In Boston, the back-to-back Player of the Week awards for Tatum and Brown highlight the synergy and individual brilliance of the Celtics’ core. By maintaining an East-leading scoring average during this stretch, Brown has proven that Boston’s offense remains potent and multifaceted.
These accolades are more than just individual trophies; they are indicators of team health and tactical execution. When a team’s primary wings are consistently among the league’s best weekly performers, it typically signals a high level of confidence and rhythm entering the final stretch of the regular season.
For more official updates and statistics, fans can follow the NBA official news or track league-wide trends via Hoops Rumors.
The NBA will continue to announce Players of the Week as the regular season progresses toward the playoffs. Stay tuned for the next set of honors following the upcoming week of play.
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