The league announced the finalists for six individual awards, and the races have come down to three candidates for the following honors: Most Valuable Player, Rookie of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Sixth Man, Most Improved Player and Coach of the Year.
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Finalists were chosen based on voting results from a global panel of media members, which includes both broadcasters and writers. Winners will be announced at later dates.
Check out the full list of finalists below.
(Note: Voters submitted their ballots prior to the start of the Play-In Tournament and NBA Playoffs.)
Most Valuable Player
Finalists
Nikola Jokic, Nuggets (winner) Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks Joel Embiid, 76ers
Previous winners
Rookie of the Year
Finalists
Scottie Barnes, Raptors (winner) Cade Cunningham, Pistons Evan Mobley, Cavaliers
Previous winners
Defensive Player of the Year
Finalists
Marcus Smart, Celtics (winner) Mikal Bridges, Suns Rudy Gobert, Jazz
Previous winners
Sixth Man of the Year
Finalists
Tyler Herro, Heat (winner) Cam Johnson, Suns Kevin Love, Cavaliers
Previous winners
Most Improved Player
Finalists
Ja Morant, Grizzlies (winner) Darius Garland, Cavaliers Dejounte Murray, Spurs
Previous winners
Coach of the Year
Finalists
Monty Williams, Suns (winner) Taylor Jenkins, Grizzlies Erik Spoelstra, Heat
