The NBA has announced the finalists for all major 2025 awards, with MVP leaders
Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander headlining the list.
MVP Finalists: Jokic, Gilgeous-Alexander, Antetokounmpo
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Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets):
29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds, 10.2 assists per game (triple-double season).
Chasing his 4th MVP in 5 years. -
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City Thunder):
NBA scoring leader (32.7 points per game).
Led Thunder to franchise-best 68 wins. -
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks):
7th straight top-four MVP finish.
Defensive Player of the Year Finalists
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Evan Mobley (Cleveland Cavaliers)
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Draymond Green (Golden State Warriors)
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Dyson Daniels (Atlanta Hawks)
(Victor Wembanyama was expected to contend but became ineligible due to DVT.)
Most Improved Player Finalists
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Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons)
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Ivica Zubac (LA Clippers)
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Dyson Daniels (Atlanta Hawks)
Rookie of the Year Finalists
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Zaccharie Risacher (Atlanta Hawks)
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Stephon Castle (San Antonio Spurs)
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Jaylen Wells (Memphis Grizzlies)
Sixth Man of the Year Finalists
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Payton Pritchard (Boston Celtics)
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Ty Jerome (Cleveland Cavaliers)
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Malik Beasley (Detroit Pistons)
Coach of the Year Finalists
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Kenny Atkinson (Cleveland Cavaliers)
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J.B. Bickerstaff (Detroit Pistons)
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Ime Udoka (Houston Rockets)
Clutch Player of the Year Finalists
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Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks)
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Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets)
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Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves)
What’s Next for 2025 NBA Awards
The NBA will announce winners over the coming weeks, along with All-NBA, All-Defense, and All-Rookie teams.
The MVP and Coach of the Year races are historic, with Jokic seeking Larry Bird-level dominance and two Cavaliers-connected coaches in contention.
