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.
Luka's Narrative MVP Path
- Luka Dončić is the favorite narrative pick for MVP because he has the stage, improved body, and added teammates to boost his counting stats.
- Voters still favor Nikola Jokić or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander due to team success, so Luka needs a top-three seed to clinch votes.
Ant's MVP Through Playmaking
- Anthony Edwards can win MVP if he becomes a full-time playmaker and the Timberwolves climb into the West top three.
- That requires Edwards to increase assists while remaining an efficient leading scorer on a winning team.