If the top NBA awards were given out for one month in the 2024-25 NBA season, which players and coaches could lay claim to the coveted titles?
Few MVP caliber superstars viz Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid And Nikola Jokic has found his teams struggling early in the season. Will they be able to get their teams out of these ruts, or will an early hiccup prevent these former MVPs from claiming the coveted crown again?
After what was considered a down year for the 2024 NBA draft class, a few surprising rookies made an immediate impact, putting the league on notice. Atlanta Hawks Pick number 1. Zachary Rescher Still adjusting to league speed, but Los Angeles Lakers Dalton Cachet Just tied the rookie 3-point record coming off the bench.
After winning Rookie of the Year last season, Willie Victor Vembanayama Jump into Year 2 and get Defensive Player of the Year honors from the four-time winner. Rudy Gobert? Or any other defensive tall, eg Draymond Green or OG Anunobyclaim the award?
We asked our NBA insiders to rank their top three picks for the six major awards so far in the season. A first-place vote received five points, a second-place vote received three points, and a third-place vote received one.
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The sixth man | MIP | COY
Who will win the NBA MVP?
The conventional wisdom was that Nikola Jokic Winning his fourth MVP in five seasons will have to clear an extraordinarily high bar. A month into the season, it’s simply not possible to make a rational argument that any other player in the league can claim the award over Jokic. The contrast between Joker and Feld was well illustrated during the Nuggets’ road blowout over the Lakers on Sunday night. Jokic dominated, doing pretty well by his standards (34 points, 13 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals and a block). Anthony DavisRunner-up in this award category. — Tim McMahon
1. Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets: 50 points (67% of first place votes)
2. Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers: 22 points (25% of first place votes)
3. Jason Tatum, Boston Celtics: 12 points
4. Shy Gilgeous Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder: 11 points (8% of first place votes)
T5. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks: 6 points
T5. Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors: 6 points
Who will win NBA Rookie of the Year?
Zack EddyA two-time national player of the year at Purdue, played a big role at Memphis and was the favorite for the award entering the season. But a month into the season, it’s a pair of players with back-to-back picks in the 2024 NBA draft. Jared McCain At No. 16 and Dalton Cachet At No. 17, Joe finds himself at the front of the rookie pack. So far, it’s been a complete disaster for Philadelphia, but McCann has been the lone bright spot for the 76ers. He leads all rookies in points per game (16.6) and is still shooting 40% from 3 on six attempts per game after a tough performance Sunday against the Clippers (3-for-15 FG in 28 minutes). is doing — Tim Bontemps
1. Jared McCain, Philadelphia 76ers: 56 points (83% of first place votes)
2. Dalton Cachet, Los Angeles Lakers: 32 points (17% of first place votes)
3. Zach Eddy, Memphis Grizzlies: 12 points
T4. Stephen Castle, San Antonio Spurs: 2 points
T4. Jaylen Wells, Memphis Grizzlies: 2 points
T4. Zachary Rescher, Atlanta Hawks: 2 points
T7. Alex Sir, Washington Wizards: 1 point
T7. Red Shepard, Houston Rockets: 1 point
Who will win Defensive Player of the Year?
Since the start of last season, no player has logged more blocks in more career games (71) than Victor Wambayama, who made at least three shots in 11 of 14 games this season. For a young Spurs team learning to beat opponents. in close games. Wembanyama has posted more blocks (51) than Anthony Davis and Draymond Green combined (46), despite sitting out three games due to injury, along with 18 steals. — Michael Wright
1. Victor Vembanayama, San Antonio Spurs: 43 points (67% of first place votes)
T2. Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers: 16 points (8% of first place votes)
T2. Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors: 16 points
4. Deson Daniels, Atlanta Hawks: 12 points (8% of first place votes)
T5. OG Anunoby, New York Knicks: 5 points (8% of first place votes)
T5. Franz Wagner, Orlando Magic: 5 points (8% of first place votes)
T7. Ivan Mobily, Cleveland Cavaliers: 3 points
T7. Jaylen Suggs, Orlando Magic: 3 points
T9. Jaren Jackson Jr., Memphis Grizzlies: 2 points
T9. Love Dort, Oklahoma City Thunder: 2 points
11. Chet Holmgren, Oklahoma City Thunder: 1 point
Who will win the sixth man of the year?
He gets far less attention than Boston’s five star-studded starting members, but Peyton Pritchard Has become one of the Celtics’ most consistent players on a night-to-night basis. In 27 minutes per game off the bench, he’s taking a ridiculous eight 3s a game and hitting 41% of them, and he’s repeatedly given Boston a significant lift in games where the Celtics have It has started. Buddy Held has had a similar effect for Golden State Warriors to fill Clay Thompson Knockdown shooter role next to Stephen Curry (42.2% on 7.7 attempts per game), while Naz ReedLast season’s winner in that category, Minnesota is coming off yet another productive season (13.8 points on 49.1% shooting overall and 39.8%) off the bench. — Bontemps
1. Peyton Pritchard, Boston Celtics: 39 points (55% of first place votes)
2. Buddy Held, Golden State Warriors: 31 points (27% of first place votes)
3. Naz Reed, Minnesota Timberwolves: 12 points
T4. Bogdan Bogdanuk, Atlanta Hawks: 5 points (9% of first place votes)
T4. Tari Eisen, Houston Rockets: 5 points (9% of first place votes)
6. Miles McBride, New York Knicks: 4 points
7. Trey Mann, Charlotte Hornets: 3 points
T8. TJ McConnell, Indiana Pacers: 1 point
T8. Russell Westbrook, Denver Nuggets: 1 point
Who will win as the best player?
The one-month check-in for this award is probably the category that looks the most different. By preseason picking. Dyson Daniels has been an excellent complementary defender as well. Trey Young — and one of the best stoppers in the league. A hint: The 21-year-old managed a league-best 102 deflections, 40 more than second-place finisher OG Anunoby. Jaylen WilliamsOne of the preseason favorites for Best, posting career highs in points, boards, assists, blocks and steals — even as the 6-foot-6 wing gets a third of his minutes as the short-handed Thunder center. i play Meanwhile, Cam Thomas He’s in the midst of his most efficient season yet, averaging just 24 points as he makes his playmaking debut for the rebuilding Nets. Increases capacity. — Chris Herring
1. Dyson Daniels, Atlanta Hawks: 25 points (33% of first place votes)
2. Jalen Williams, Oklahoma City Thunder: 17 points (17% of first place votes)
3. Cam Thomas, Brooklyn Nets: 11 points (17% of first place votes)
T4. Ivan Mobily, Cleveland Cavaliers: 10 points (17% of first place votes)
T4. Jaylen Johnson, Atlanta Hawks: 10 points
6. La Mello Ball, Charlotte Hornets: 8 points (8% of first place votes)
T7. Ty Jerome, Cleveland Cavaliers: 5 points (8% of first place votes)
T7. Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons: 5 points
9. Alprin Sengan, Houston Rockets: 4 points
T10. Norman Powell, LA Clippers: 3 points
T10. Benedict Maturin, Indiana Pacers: 3 points
T12. Franz Wagner, Orlando Magic: 1 point
T12. Height Agbaji, Toronto Raptors: 1 point
Who will win Coach of the Year?
After a four-year stint with the Nets that ended unceremoniously when he was fired for not being the right fit to lead the team. Kerry Irving And Kevin Durant (As if anyone really was), Kenny Atkinson has apparently found the perfect second act for himself in Cleveland. The Cavs’ 15-game winning streak to start the season made them the toast of the league, and Atkinson’s squad boasts the No. 1-rated offense and No. 10-rated defense. Joe Mazzola, fresh off a championship in his first season with the interim tag removed from his title, is the only coach to have figured out Atkinson’s chaos so far, giving Cleveland his only loss. And Steve Kerr led the Warriors to a fifth ring under his watch, despite failing to make it out of the play-in tournament last spring and losing a franchise legend. Clay Thompson In the off-season — Dave McMenamin
1. Kenny Atkinson, Cleveland Cavaliers: 60 points (100% first place votes)
2. Joe Mazzola, Boston Celtics: 16 points
3. Steve Kerr, Golden State Warriors: 8 points
T4. Ime Udoka, Houston Rockets: 7 points
T4. JJ Reddick, Los Angeles Lakers: 7 points
6. Jamal Mosley, Orlando Magic: 4 points
7. Marc Daignault, Oklahoma City Thunder: 3 points
8. JB Bickerstaff, Detroit Pistons: 2 points
9. Michael Malone, Denver Nuggets: 1 point