A false Facebook post claiming that Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been deported to Canada went viral ahead of Game 7 of the 2026 NBA Western Conference Finals.
The post, shared by Basketball Rush, stated that Gilgeous-Alexander was deported due to an immigration paperwork dispute, but it was later revealed to be entirely false.
The claim originated from a satirical page known for publishing parody content, and the post quickly gained traction on social media with thousands of views, shares, and comments.
The news emerged amid heightened excitement surrounding the Thunder-Spurs playoff series, with a popular sandwich shop in Oklahoma City temporarily renaming menu items to poke fun at Spurs players.
