The 2025-26 NBA regular season awards are here. With Victor Wembanyama making history as the first-ever unanimous Defensive Player of the Year and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander securing the Clutch Player trophy, the race for the remaining honors is heating up.
Here is the updated list of every winner revealed and the finalists for the upcoming major awards.
2026 NBA Awards at a Glance
| Award | Winner | Finalists |
| MVP | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Jokic, Wembanyama |
| DPOY | Victor Wembanyama | Holmgren, A. Thompson |
| ROY | Cooper Flagg | Knueppel, Edgecombe |
| 6th Man | Keldon Johnson | Jaquez Jr., Hardaway Jr. |
| Clutch | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Edwards, J. Murray |
| MIP | Nickeil Alexander-Walker | Avdija, Jalen Duren |
| Coach | TBD | Bickerstaff, M. Johnson, Mazzulla |
Confirmed Winners: The 2026 Trophy Room
Most Valuable Player (MVP): Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City Thunder)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has captured the Michael Jordan Trophy, winning his second consecutive NBA MVP award with 83 out of 100 first-place votes. SGA joins an elite tier of just 14 players in NBA history to win back-to-back MVPs. Leading the Thunder to a blistering 64-18 record (the best in the league), Gilgeous-Alexander put up 31.1 points and a career-high 6.6 assists per game with mind-boggling efficiency, shooting 55.3% from the field.
- Key Stat: 31.1 PPG, 6.6 APG, .553 FG%.
Defensive Player of the Year: Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs)
In a historic landslide, Victor Wembanyama became the first player in NBA history to win the DPOY award by unanimous selection. At just 22 years old, “Wemby” led the league with 3.1 blocks per game and anchored a Spurs defense that ranked third in the NBA.
- Key Stat: 25.0 PPG, 11.5 RPG, 3.1 BPG.
Clutch Player of the Year: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City Thunder)
SGA was the undisputed king of the fourth quarter. Receiving 96 out of 100 first-place votes, he led the NBA in clutch scoring while shooting over 51% from the field in high-pressure situations, leading the Thunder to a league-best scoring margin in close games.
- Key Stat: 31.1 PPG, 6.6 APG, .553 FG%.
Sixth Man of the Year: Keldon Johnson (San Antonio Spurs)
Keldon Johnson provided the spark the Spurs needed off the bench, becoming the first player in franchise history to score 1,000 bench points in a single season. He secured 63 first-place votes to beat out Miami’s Jaime Jaquez Jr.
- Key Stat: 13.2 PPG, 5.4 RPG, .519 FG%.
Most Improved Player: Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Atlanta Hawks)
Stepping up in Atlanta’s backcourt, NAW transformed into an elite offensive threat. He posted a career-high 20.8 points per game, showcasing a massive leap in efficiency and playmaking.
- Key Stat: 20.8 PPG, 3.7 APG, 1.3 SPG.
Rookie of the Year: Cooper Flagg (Dallas Mavericks)
The race for the 2026 Rookie of the Year was billed as a toss-up, but Cooper Flagg ultimately pulled away to claim the Wilt Chamberlain Trophy. The No. 1 overall pick lived up to the generational hype, averaging a staggering 21.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game. Flagg’s two-way brilliance and elite playmaking for the Mavericks solidified his status as the league’s next cornerstone, narrowly edging out his former Duke teammate Kon Knueppel.
- Key Stat: 21.0 PPG, 6.7 RPG, 4.5 APG.
NBA Sportsmanship Award: Derrick White (Boston Celtics)
Recognized for his professionalism and ethical play, Derrick White joins an elite list of Celtics to receive this honor.
2025-26 NBA All-Rookie Team Announced
All-Rookie First Team
- Cooper Flagg (Dallas Mavericks)
- Kon Knueppel (Charlotte Hornets)
- VJ Edgecombe (Philadelphia 76ers)
- Dylan Harper (San Antonio Spurs)
- Cedric Coward (Memphis Grizzlies)
All-Rookie Second Team
- Jeremiah Fears (New Orleans Pelicans)
- Ace Bailey (Utah Jazz)
- Maxime Raynaud (Sacramento Kings)
- Collin Murray-Boyles (Toronto Raptors)
- Derik Queen (New Orleans Pelicans)
The Finalists: Who Will Win Next?
Coach of the Year
- J.B. Bickerstaff (Pistons): Led Detroit to a staggering 60 wins and the #1 seed in the East.
- Mitch Johnson (Spurs): Orchestrated San Antonio’s rise to the #2 seed in the West.
- Joe Mazzulla (Celtics): Kept Boston at the top of the contender list with 56 wins despite injuries.
