NBA MVP

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Jan 4, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) defends Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) during the second half at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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2025-26 NBA MVP Ladder Week 13: Tight Battle For Second Place

It looked like the NBA MVP race would be boring after Nikola Jokic‘s injury. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is basically guaranteed to win it, but...

Nov 9, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts after a three point basket during the fourth quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum.
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SGA is Standing Out in Highly Contested MVP Race

The reigning MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, is picking up where he left off. Coming off a historic season, SGA is managing to look even...

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Tyrese Maxey is Quietly Crashing the MVP Race

11 games into the 2025-26 NBA season, Tyrese Maxey is doing something no one predicted a year ago: forcing himself into the MVP...

Apr 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) moves the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half in game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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Anthony Edwards Will Be the 2026 NBA MVP

When one thinks of Anthony Edwards, the first things that come to mind are his unwavering confidence and charisma. The authenticity he exudes...

Apr 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) controls the ball against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) during the first half in game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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How Long Until Luka Dončić Wins His First MVP?

Luka Dončić has committed himself to the city of Los Angeles for the foreseeable future after signing a three-year, $165 million extension, and...

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is Not a Free Throw Merchant

During his MVP campaign this season, there have been no flaws in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander‘s game. Because of his talents, critics have created false...

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The Most Valuable Player Award is Broken

The Most Valuable Player Award is broken. All of them are. However, this article was inspired by the current hubbub surrounding the NBA...

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Who is the 2023-24 NBA MVP?

If you can believe it, approximately six weeks stand in the way between now and the start of the NBA postseason. Now that...

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The Lead’s 2022-23 Midseason MVP Ballot

It’s almost the new year, which means it’s time to unveil our MVP ballot at the near-halfway point of the 2022-2023 season. It’s...

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The 5 Legitimate 2019 NBA MVP Candidates

The 2018-19 NBA regular season is coming to a close, but the race for MVP is still in full effect. There are many...

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NBA Lead’s Mid-Season Awards

Now that we’ve reached the mid-way point of the regular season, it seems a fitting time to hand out Mid-Season Awards. Preston Dubey...

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MVP Prediction #1: Giannis Antetokounmpo

The 2017-18 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player will be Giannis Antetokounmpo.  Let me tell you why… Giannis has improved in almost every statistical...

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Damian Lillard Proven to Be MVP Candidate

The NBA season started last night and everyone is already debating who could be the NBA MVP. Names like LeBron James, Stephen Curry,...

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Top Candidates for 2017 NBA MVP Award

Stephen Curry Stephen Curry has won the last two MVP awards and even become the first player in NBA history to be the...