Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo has been named as a finalist for the NBA MVP award, along with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic. Jokic, the current MVP, is seeking his fourth award, and Gilgeous-Alexander is looking to win his first. The winners of the various awards will be announced by the NBA over the coming weeks.
The finalists for Coach of the Year are Kenny Atkinson, J.B. Bickerstaff, and Ime Udoka, with Atkinson leading the Cavaliers to the best record in the Eastern Conference. The finalists for Rookie of the Year are Stephon Castle, Zaccharie Risacher, and Jaylen Wells. Risacher is notable for being the top draft pick for the Atlanta Hawks in 2024.
In the Sixth Man of the Year category, Malik Beasley, Ty Jerome, and Payton Pritchard are the finalists, with Pritchard expected to be the favorite. Cade Cunningham, Dyson Daniels, and Ivica Zubac are finalists for Most Improved Player award, with Cunningham leading Detroit’s turnaround from a 28-game losing streak. The finalists for Defensive Player of the Year are Dyson Daniels, Draymond Green, and Evan Mobley.
Lastly, Jalen Brunson, Anthony Edwards, and Nikola Jokic are the finalists for Clutch Player of the Year, with Edwards leading in points scored in clutch time. The winners of these awards will be announced by the NBA in the upcoming weeks.
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