Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jaylen Brown Named NBA Players of the Week

The superstars in Oklahoma City and Boston take home the honors for Week 24.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 7:54pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a basketball game or match, with the players and court broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of color in a vibrant palette, conveying the energy and excitement of the sport.The weekly honors for Gilgeous-Alexander and Brown highlight their continued rise as two of the NBA's most dynamic young stars.Oklahoma City Today

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Boston Celtics forward-guard Jaylen Brown have been named the NBA Players of the Week for Week 24 of the 2025-26 season.

Why it matters

Gilgeous-Alexander and Brown are two of the league's rising stars, and their Player of the Week honors highlight their continued dominance and importance to their respective teams' success this season.

The details

Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 31.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game for the Thunder, while Brown put up 31.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game for the Celtics.

  • The players were named NBA Players of the Week for Week 24 of the 2025-26 season.

The players

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

A guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder who has emerged as one of the league's top young talents.

Jaylen Brown

A forward-guard for the Boston Celtics who has developed into an All-Star caliber player.

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What they’re saying

“SGA earns @NBA Western Conference Player of the Week 👏”

— OKC THUNDER

“Congrats to JB, our seven-time Player of the Week 👏”

— Boston Celtics

The takeaway

Gilgeous-Alexander and Brown's Player of the Week honors showcase their continued growth and importance to their teams' success, solidifying their status as two of the league's rising superstars.