The Athletic NBA Daily NBA award predictions: Who will win MVP?
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Oct 14, 2025 Hosts dive into exciting NBA award predictions! The MVP race heats up with discussions on Jokic and Shai's narrative challenges, and Luka Doncic's potential after his move to the Lakers. Anthony Edwards and Jalen Brunson are highlighted as dark-horse candidates, while Trae Young's chances soar if Atlanta excels. For Defensive Player of the Year, Wembanyama is a favorite, with MIP contenders like Nembhard and Mathurin under the spotlight. They explore Coach of the Year predictions and fresh Sixth Man prospects too, offering a thrilling look at the upcoming season!
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Summer In Canada
- Es Baraheni spent the summer sightseeing across Canada, visiting Vancouver, Calgary, and Banff.
- He recommended those Canadian spots as beautiful places to visit.
Brunson's East MVP Case
- Jalen Brunson has strong narrative juice as an East MVP candidate if the Knicks become a top-two seed under Mike Brown.
- Voters reward guards who lead unexpectedly high-seeded teams and deliver clutch moments.
Wemby vs. Chet For DPOY
- Victor Wembanyama is the consensus pick for Defensive Player of the Year thanks to unique rim protection and length.
- Chet Holmgren is a legitimate challenger if fully healthy because of elite rim protection and team defensive metrics.