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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander nominated for February’s Western Conference Player of the Month

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander nominated for February’s Western Conference Player of the Month.

For the third straight month, Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was nominated for Western Conference Player of the Month. He won the award in December.

This shouldn’t be a shocker: Gilgeous-Alexander has played like an MVP candidate on one of the league’s best teams. The 25-year-old has led the Thunder to a 42-18 record, and they are in sole possession of first place in the Western Conference standings.

In 59 games, Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 31.2 points on 54.8% shooting, 6.5 assists and 5.6 rebounds. He’s shot 38.2% from 3 on 3.4 attempts.

In 11 games in February, Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 30.5 points on 55.9% shooting, seven assists and 5.3 rebounds. He shot 60.6% from 3 on three attempts. This included being an All-Star starter for the first time in his career.

Luka Doncic won the award for February. Other nominees included Kevin Durant, Anthony Edwards, Kyrie Irving, LeBron James, Nikola Jokic and Domantas Sabonis. The East’s winner was Jayson Tatum.

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Chet Holmgren nominated for February’s Western Conference Rookie of the Month

Chet Holmgren nominated for February’s Western Conference Rookie of the Month.

Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren was nominated for Western Conference Rookie of the Month for February. Victor Wembanyama came away with the award for a second time.

Holmgren won it in October/November and December. He was nominated in January. This season, he’s helped the Thunder to a 42-18 record and sole possession of first place in the Western Conference standings.

In 60 games, the 21-year-old has averaged 17.2 points on 54.4% shooting, 7.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.6 blocks. He’s shot 39.7% from 3 on 4.3 attempts.

In 11 games in February, Holmgren averaged 19.3 points on 59.2% shooting, 8.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.7 blocks. He shot 45.6% from 3 on 5.2 attempts. He also participated in the 2024 All-Star’s Rising Stars challenge.

The other nominees were Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George and Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson. Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller won the East’s award.

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Chet Holmgren nominated for January’s Western Conference Rookie of the Month

Chet Holmgren nominated for January’s Western Conference Rookie of the Month award.

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s streak of Rookie of the Month awards this season will end at two. Chet Holmgren was nominated for January’s award, but Victor Wembanyama ultimately won the honor.

Holmgren won it in October/November and December. This season, he’s helped lead the Thunder to a 33-15 record and in second place in the Western Conference standings.

In 48 games, Holmgren is averaging 16.7 points on 53.3% shooting, 7.6 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.6 blocks. He’s shooting 38.2% from 3 on 4.1 attempts.

In 17 games during January, Holmgren averaged 14.9 points on 51.5% shooting, 7.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 2.5 blocks. He shot 34.8% from 3 on four attempts.

Even though he didn’t win the monthly award, he was recently named as an All-Star Rising Stars challenge participant along with Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace.

The other nominee was Houston Rockets forward Cam Whitmore. Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller won the Eastern Conference’s version of the award for January.

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Chet Holmgren wins December Western Conference Rookie of the Month award

Chet Holmgren wins December Western Conference Rookie of the Month award.

The NBA announced on Thursday that Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren had been named the Western Conference Rookie of the Month.

The 21-year-old has won the award both times this season. The seven-foot rookie has helped the Thunder become one of the best teams in the league.

In 33 games, Holmgren is averaging 17.4 points on 54.4% shooting, 7.5 rebounds, 2.6 blocks and 2.6 assists. He’s shooting 40.7% from 3 on 4.2 attempts.

During December, Holmgren averaged 17.4 points on 55.1% shooting, 7.7 rebounds, 3.5 blocks and 2.4 assists in 13 games.

This news came on the same day it was announced Holmgren was ninth in the first release of 2024 All-Star fan voting for the West’s frontcourt starters.

The seven-footer was drafted No. 2 in the 2022 NBA draft. He missed the 2022-23 season recovering from a Lisfranc injury he suffered in the 2022 offseason.

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NBA Twitter reacts to Chet Holmgren winning October/November Rookie of the Month

NBA Twitter reacts to Chet Holmgren winning October/November Rookie of the Month:

The NBA announced its award winners on Monday for the first Rookie of the Month of the 2023-24 regular season. Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren was named the winner of the October/November Western Conference Rookie of the Month.

This shouldn’t be a surprise as Holmgren has quickly become the early favorite for the Rookie of the Year award. The 21-year-old has been a staple in OKC’s early success with a 13-6 record.

In 19 games, Holmgren is averaging 17.6 points on 53.1% shooting, eight rebounds, 2.2 blocks and 2.6 assists. He’s shooting 39.5% from 3 on 4.3 attempts.

Let’s look at some of the best social media reactions on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Chet Holmgren wins October/November Western Conference Rookie of the Month

Chet Holmgren wins October/November Western Conference Rookie of the Month.

The NBA announced its winners for the October/November Rookie of the Month award, and Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren received the Western Conference’s version

This shouldn’t be a surprise. Holmgren quickly played his way into being the early favorite for the Rookie of the Year award. The 21-year-old has been a staple in the early success for OKC (13-6).

In 19 games, Holmgren is averaging 17.6 points on 53.1% shooting, eight rebounds, 2.2 blocks and 2.6 assists. He’s shooting 39.5% from 3 on 4.3 attempts.

The seven-footer was drafted No. 2 in the 2022 NBA draft. He missed the entire 2022-23 season recovering from a Lisfranc injury he suffered in the 2022 offseason.

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Jalen Williams wins Western Conference Rookie of the Month for March/April

Jalen Williams wins the award for the second time this season.

For the final time, Jalen Williams won the Rookie of the Month award.

The NBA announced the Oklahoma City Thunder wing won the award for the combined months of March and April. Willams scored 20-plus points in nine of his final 18 games during that span.

In March/April, Williams averaged 18.7 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.3 assists.

This is the second time Williams won the award. He also won it for October/November at the beginning of the season.

The Eastern Conference winner was Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, which is fitting: They will likely finish as the top two in Rookie of the Year voting.

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Aidan Hutchinson wins NFL Rookie of the Month for December/January

Hutchinson also won the same award in November

Congratulations to Lions DE Aidan Hutchinson. The No. 2 overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft captured the NFL’s Rookie of the Month honors for December and January.

In the six games covered in the timeframe, Hutchinson tallied four sacks, 14 total tackles, two tackles-for-loss, intercepted a pass and recovered a fumble as the Lions went 5-1. The four sacks in those six games alone would rank Hutchinson fourth in total rookie sacks for the season.

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It caps off an award-filled final month for the Lions. Jamaal Williams, Jared Goff and Kalif Raymond all captured weekly honors. Hutchinson also won the NFL Rookie of the Month in November.

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NBA Twitter reacts to Jalen Williams winning Oct/Nov Western Conference Rookie of the Month

The best tweets that celebrated Jalen Williams’ accomplishment.

The Oklahoma City Thunder might need some more shelf space.

The NBA announced on Thursday that rookie wing Jalen Williams won Western Conference Rookie of the Month for the combined months of October and November 2022.

In 18 games, Williams averaged 10.7 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.6 assists on 52.4 percent shooting.

The 21-year-old was drafted 12th overall in the first round of the 2022 NBA draft.

Joining Josh Giddey from last season, the Thunder has now won the award in five of the past six months. Williams becomes the third player in Thunder history to win the award.

Let’s take a look at the best tweets that celebrated Williams’ debut month in the league.

OKC Thunder news: Jalen Williams wins Western Conference Rookie of the Month for Oct/Nov

The Thunder young core continues to shine.

The Oklahoma City Thunder continues to add to their young core and that was highlighted on Thursday when the NBA announced 21-year-old wing Jalen Williams won Western Conference Rookie of the Month for October and November.

In 18 games, Williams averaged 10.7 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.6 assists on 52.4 percent shooting.

The timing of the announcement was impeccable as it comes a day after Williams scored a career-high 27 points with 20 coming in the second half in the Thunder’s comeback win against the San Antonio Spurs.

Joining Josh Giddey, the Thunder has now won the award in five of the past six months. Williams becomes the third player in Thunder history to win the award.

Williams was drafted 12th overall in the first round of the 2022 NBA draft out of Santa Clara.

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