Here's when the NBA will announce its 2025-26 MVP award winner
The NBA will announce its 2025-26 MVP award winner on May 17 at 6:30 p.m. CT during Game 7 between the Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama, and Nikola Jokic are the finalists, with Gilgeous-Alexander leading in advanced metrics and team success after averaging 31.1 points per game and 55.3% shooting for the season.
The NBA has set May 17 at 6:30 p.m. CT as the date for the 2025-26 MVP award announcement. The ceremony will take place during Game 7 of the playoffs between the Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers, broadcast by Amazon Prime. The finalists for the award are Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs, and Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets. Gilgeous-Alexander leads the race, having averaged 31.1 points per game on 55.3% shooting, along with 6.6 assists and 4.3 rebounds in 68 games. His team finished with an NBA-best 64-18 record, solidifying his candidacy. The Thunder will have a week-long break after the MVP announcement, as they begin the 2026 Western Conference Finals against the Spurs on May 19. The series marks a historic matchup between the league’s top two teams. Advanced metrics and on-court performance support Gilgeous-Alexander’s case for back-to-back MVP honors. His consistency and leadership have been key factors in the Thunder’s dominance this season. The ceremony will be part of the broadcasted Game 7, ensuring widespread visibility for the prestigious award.
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