Keldon Johnson Wins NBA Sixth Man of the Year
#NBAAwards #SixthManSpurs forward Keldon Johnson wins the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award. He scored over 1,000 points off the bench this season, embracing his role change and becoming a key energy source for the team. read more
MVP Race: Wembanyama Challenges Jokic, Gilgeous-Alexander
#NBAAwards #MVPFinalistsVictor Wembanyama joins Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic as MVP finalists. Wembanyama is also favored for Defensive Player of the Year. Other award finalists include Luka Doncic for All-NBA and Cooper Flagg for Rookie of the Year. read more
Gilgeous-Alexander Leads MVP Race in Revealed Ballot
#NBAAwards #SportsJournalismTim Bontemps reveals his 2026 NBA awards ballot. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is his MVP, Victor Wembanyama wins Defensive Player, and Cooper Flagg edges Kon Knueppel for Rookie of the Year. The ballot follows the NBA's exception for Doncic and Cunningham. read more
NBA Grants Doncic, Cunningham Awards Eligibility Exceptions
#NBAAwards #65GameRuleThe NBA and NBPA granted Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham exceptions to the 65-game rule, making them eligible for end-of-season awards. Anthony Edwards' similar petition was denied. The rule's effectiveness remains a topic of debate among coaches and the league. read more
65-Game Rule Upends NBA MVP Race
#NBAAwards #SportsBettingWith six weeks left, NBA award races intensify. Cade Cunningham and Victor Wembanyama are highlighted as valuable MVP bets due to strong play and the 65-game threshold. Rookie of the Year is a tight race between Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel. read more