The Herd with Colin Cowherd Hoops Tonight - Mid-season NBA Awards: SGA-Jokic-Cade MVP race, Wemby vs. Chet DPOY, All-NBA teams, 6th man & more
Feb 19, 2026
Midseason NBA award races take center stage with a three-way MVP battle and a looming 65-game eligibility storyline. Defensive Player of the Year is pitched as a duel between two rising defensive titans. Projections for All-NBA teams, Coach of the Year, Most Improved, and Sixth Man rounds out the awards conversation.
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Shea As Midseason MVP Favorite
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the clear midseason MVP favorite based on elite scoring and efficiency.
- Colin Cowherd argues Shea's season rivals the best guard seasons since 2016 Steph Curry.
MVP Bets Hinged On Eligibility
- Jokic is a risky betting choice because missing a few games could disqualify him under the 65-game rule.
- Cade and Luka offer value-longshot upside if their teams finish much better and they sustain elite efficiency.
Cade As High-Value Longshot
- Cade Cunningham offers value as a longshot MVP because Detroit's team success is central to his case.
- Colin notes Cade's strong on-off impact, two-way play, and plausible path if Pistons finish atop standings.