The finalists for the 7 major regular-season awards are revealed, including the 2025-26 Kia Most Valuable Player.
The finalists for seven awards honoring top performers from the 2025-26 NBA regular season have been announced.
Announcement schedule for award winners
The winners of the following awards will be announced this week:
MON: Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year
TUE: Kia NBA Clutch Player of the Year
WED: Kia NBA Sixth Man Award
THU: NBA Sportsmanship Award
FRI: Kia NBA Most Improved Player
Complete schedule for the week ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/VJvHFCZjW2
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) April 19, 2026
Please check back as winners are announced throughout the postseason.
Winner: Victor Wembanyama
Winner: Nickeil Alexander-Walker
Winner: Keldon Johnson
Winner: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
In addition, the NBA will announce the following honors throughout the 2026 postseason:
• Kia All-NBA Teams
• Kia All-Defensive Teams
• NBA Basketball Executive of the Year
• NBA Social Justice Champion
• NBA Sportsmanship Award
• NBA Hustle Award
• J. Walker Kennedy Citizenship Award (Professional Basketball Writers Association)
This page will be updated accordingly.
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