The top three finalists for each of this year’s NBA awards are being released on tonight’s TNT pre-game show. The trophies will be presented June 25 at the league’s official awards show.
Here’s an ongoing list that we will update as the candidates are announced, along with links to our staff’s picks for each honor:
Rookie of the Year
- Donovan Mitchell (Jazz)
- Ben Simmons (Sixers)
- Jayson Tatum (Celtics
Hoops Rumors Analysis: ROY
Most Improved Player
- Clint Capela (Rockets)
- Spencer Dinwiddie (Nets)
- Victor Oladipo (Pacers)
Hoops Rumors Analysis: MIP
Sixth Man of the Year
- Eric Gordon (Rockets)
- Fred VanVleet (Raptors)
- Lou Williams (Clippers)
Hoops Rumors Analysis: Sixth Man
Coach of the Year
- Dwane Casey (Raptors)
- Quin Snyder (Jazz)
- Brad Stevens (Celtics)
Hoops Rumors Analysis: COY
Defensive Player of the Year
- Anthony Davis (Pelicans)
- Rudy Gobert (Jazz)
- Joel Embiid (Sixers)
Hoops Rumors Analysis: DPOY
Most Valuable Player
- Anthony Davis (Pelicans)
- James Harden (Rockets)
- LeBron James (Cavaliers)
Hoops Rumors Analysis: MVP