A former champion with the Boston Celtics recently made a bold statement regarding Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokić's MVP chances.

Russell Westbrook's tenure with the Denver Nuggets has served as a platformer for redemption. Given these factors, Westbrook is now a deserving candidate for the NBA Most Improved Player award.

joined by 15-time All-Star Kevin Durant (Phoenix), 11-time All-Star Stephen Curry (Golden State), three-time NBA Most Valuable Player Nikola Jokic (Denver) and MVP frontrunner Shai Gilgeous ...

“I think he’s the most exciting player in the NBA”, Bridges said. “Everybody wants to watch Melo. He’s averaging 29. So, I don’t see why he shouldn’t make it. But even if he doesn ...

This is the second award Jackson has won this season. He was named the NBA's Defensive Player of the Month for his play in December. If Jackson continues his strong level of play, more awards ...

Anthony Davis thinks he should have won a Defensive Player of the Year award by now ... Defensive Player of the Year because they had the most blocks in a season. I've done that a couple of ...

The Serbian star, who claimed a third NBA Most Valuable Player award last season, again made it look effortless, scoring 27 points with 13 rebounds and 10 assists. He then sat out all of the ...

The boys also served as an honorary Knicks Player and an honorary Knicks ... Brunson will be recognized in-arena as the NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award winner during the Kings-Knicks ...

will be joined in the Western Conference by 15-time All-Star Kevin Durant (Phoenix Suns), 11-time All-Star Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors), three-time NBA Most Valuable Player Nikola Jokic ...

Lillard, and the Rising Stars pool is set. Thomas, who finished 5th in voting for the 2016-17 Kia MVP award, is still seeking a return to the NBA at nearly 36 years old. Griner led the Mercury to ...

Without further ado, here are our midseason award winners ... Kevin O'Connor: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is having the best season on one of the most ... NBA’s best defense. He’s the best ...

Bettors understandably backed Wemby’s proposition bets, and he rewarded them by cashing the Overs on most ... Player of the Year award. The 7-foot-3 unicorn is an absolute force, leading the NBA ...