When is the NBA MVP Announced?
The NBA has announced the finalists for its seven major individual awards, including Most Valuable Player (MVP), Rookie of the Year, and Defensive Player of the Year.
This week, the winners of the Kia NBA Sixth Man Award, Kia NBA Clutch Player of the Year, and Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year will be revealed on @NBAonTNT, alongside the NBA Hustle Award.
NBA 2024-25 Award Announcement Schedule
Complete awards announcement schedule for the week
| Award | Date | Time (CT) | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sixth Man of the Year | Tuesday, April 22 | 6:00 p.m. | TNT |
| Clutch Player of the Year | Wednesday, April 23 | 5:30 p.m. | TNT |
| Defensive Player of the Year | Thursday, April 24 | 5:30 p.m. | TNT |
| Hustle Award | Friday, April 25 | 1:00 p.m. | — |
| Most Improved Player | TBD | TBD | — |
| Coach of the Year | TBD | TBD | — |
| Rookie of the Year | TBD | TBD | — |
NBA MVP, Rookie of the Year, and Other Finalists
Check out the finalists here.
MVP
- Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder
- Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets
Kia NBA Most Valuable Player
- Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder
- Nikola Jokić, Denver Nuggets
Kia NBA Rookie of the Year
- Stephon Castle, San Antonio Spurs
- Zaccharie Risacher, Atlanta Hawks
- Jaylen Wells, Memphis Grizzlies
Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year
- Dyson Daniels, Atlanta Hawks
- Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors
- Evan Mobley, Cleveland Cavaliers
Kia NBA Most Improved Player
- Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons
- Dyson Daniels, Atlanta Hawks
- Ivica Zubac, LA Clippers
Kia NBA Sixth Man of the Year
- Winner: Payton Pritchard
- Malik Beasley, Detroit Pistons
- Ty Jerome, Cleveland Cavaliers
- Payton Pritchard, Boston Celtics
Kia NBA Clutch Player of the Year
- Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks
- Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves
- Nikola Jokiċ, Denver Nuggets
NBA Coach of the Year
- Kenny Atkinson, Cleveland Cavaliers
- J.B. Bickerstaff, Detroit Pistons
- Ime Udoka, Houston Rockets
Who Won the NBA MVP Last Year?
Nikola Jokic has been named the 2023–24 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player, earning the prestigious honor for another remarkable season.
The Denver Nuggets center stood out for his elite playmaking, scoring, and leadership throughout the regular season. The other MVP finalists included Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
