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Feb 15, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Team World center Victor Wembanyama (1) of the San Antonio Spurs controls the ball while defend by Team USA Stars guard Cade Cunningham (2) of the Detroit Pistons in game one during the 75th NBA All Star Game at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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2025-26 NBA MVP Ladder Week 20: Will SGA and Jokic Be Disqualified?

It has been three weeks since The Lead’s last MVP Ladder, thanks to All-Star Weekend. The only thing that has changed is that...

March 5, 2026
Feb 9, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) and center Jarrett Allen (31) defend the final shot by Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) during the fourth quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
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2025-26 NBA MVP Ladder Week 17: Jokic is Back, Brown Jumps Doncic

Nikola Jokic is back. With his return, every player not named Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been pushed down the list. As Jokic got healthy,...

February 12, 2026
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Jared McCain is a Long-Term Project in OKC

It’s better to view Jared McCain as a long-term project than a playoff-ready contributor. The Thunder traded Houston’s 2026 first-round pick and three...

February 9, 2026
Jan 25, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) moves the ball around Toronto Raptors forward/guard Scottie Barnes (4) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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2025-26 NBA MVP Ladder Week 15: Top 15 Midway Through Season

We are at the halfway point of the NBA regular season. One week away from the trade deadline and a little over two...

January 29, 2026
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Stephen Noh Never Folded His Basketball Writing Dream

Nothing encapsulates having passion for the game of basketball more than repping an arm sling because you suffered a torn labrum during a...

January 23, 2026
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...

January 15, 2026
Jan 10, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) during warmups before a game against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images
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Don’t Be Shocked if Jaylen Brown Wins MVP

Jaylen Brown has silenced numerous critics this season. The Boston Celtics were expected to finish around .500 after losing Jayson Tatum to an...

January 12, 2026
Nov 29, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) and center Nikola Jokic (15) against the Phoenix Suns at the Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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2025-26 NBA MVP Ladder Week 11: Injuries Ruining Historic Race

Victor Wembanyama looked like a true MVP candidate for the first month of the season before suffering a calf strain. Giannis Antetokounmpo was...

December 31, 2025
Dec 12, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (12) shoes during pre-game before the game against the Utah Jazz at FedExForum.
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What Are the Top 5 Signature Shoes In the NBA Right Now?

A signature shoe line is one of the major markings of a superstar. It’s reserved for the best of the best. They’re a...

December 30, 2025
Nov 12, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) shoots for three points against Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) in the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
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2025-26 NBA MVP Ladder Week 9: Three Ja(y)lens Climbing

This is the Lead’s second NBA MVP ladder, and a lot has happened since the first edition came out two weeks ago. Jaylen...

December 18, 2025
Apr 6, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) drives to the basket between Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and forward Jalen Williams (8) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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2025-26 NBA MVP Ladder Week 7: Can Luka Doncic Crack Top 2?

The MVP race is looking like a replay of last year: a two-man battle between Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. There have been...

December 4, 2025
Nov 19, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dunks against the Sacramento Kings during the second quarter at Paycom Center.
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The Thunder’s Dominance is Sustainable Long Term

The Oklahoma City Thunder were supposed to come back down to earth.  After their stunning championship run a year ago, the youngest team...

November 20, 2025
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...

November 14, 2025
Oct 26, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) celebrates in the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Frost Bank Center.
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The NBA Has Anointed the Next Faces of the League

Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, and LeBron James defined an era of NBA Basketball. When someone thought of the NBA, they thought of them...

November 3, 2025