NBANews·April 19, 2026·30 sec
Who's Getting NBA Awards? Here's What the Experts Think
ESPN experts just picked their votes for MVP, Rookie of the Year, and other major NBA awards — here's who they think deserves each honor.
Words to know
MVPMost Valuable Player — the award given to the player who had the biggest positive impact on their team's success during the season.
BallotA form where voters write down their choices for who should win each award.
Sixth ManThe best player who starts on the bench instead of playing from the beginning of the game.
All-NBAA list of the 15 best players in the entire league, picked by experts and fans voting together.
Bring it to lunch
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Who do you think should win MVP this year?
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Have you noticed some players are way more valuable to their teams than their scoring shows?
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Do you think Rookie of the Year should go to the guy who scores the most, or the one who helps his team win?