The parity era has seemingly reached the NBA's award races. Every major award in the 2024-25 season (MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, Most Improved Player, Rookie of the Year, Sixth Man of the Year, Clutch Player of the Year and Coach of the Year) went to first-time winners. That was the first time that had happened since the 2014-15 season.

By TIM REYNOLDS Bill Russell. Wilt Chamberlain. Larry Bird. That’s the full list of those who managed to win three consecutive NBA Most Valuable Player awards. Nobody has pulled off that feat in 40 years,

Check out the latest 2026-27 NBA awards odds, including MVP, Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year and Sixth Man of the Year. We break down the favorites, value bets, long shots, sleepers and sportsbook promos.

Potentially becoming the youngest NBA MVP since Derrick Rose, Wembanyama is already the league’s best defensive player and could put up even stronger offensive numbers to secure his first award. In the preseason vote of 30 NBA general managers, 23 voted for Wembanyama as MVP.

NBA award predictions 2026-27: Victor Wembanyama MVP, Cameron Boozer for ROTY, Zach Edey MIP, and more originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

With the 2026 NBA playoffs underway, all the stars of the regular season will soon be recognized. It's award season in the NBA, with the league releasing the winners of the MVP, Sixth Man of the Year, Most Improved Player, Defensive Player of the Year and ...