MVP, NBA and Nikola Jokić

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Nikola Jokić for NBA MVP? What our experts are thinking
The battle for the league's top individual honor looks to be a two-man race, and with a month left, the margin is razor thin.
Kia MVP Ladder: Nikola Jokić surpasses Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for No. 1 spot
Nikola Jokić's recent performances and showing head-to-head vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gives him an edge at the top.
Recent NBA MVP Ladder Hints at Verdict Between Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
While the oddsmakers may have Gilgeous-Alexander leading way, the latest MVP ladder from NBA.com has Jokic in front. The recent ladder hints at the idea that Jokic might have leaped the Thunder superstar in the race to capture the award.
2025 NBA MVP Race: 5 Hot Takes On Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, More
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Chris Paul believes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander should win the MVP award
One of his supporters is a former teammate. Chris Paul told Bleacher Report he believes Gilgeous-Alexander should win the MVP award. They were teammates for the 2019-20 season when they arrived in OKC.
Former Thunder Guard Says Gilgeous-Alexander 'Should' Win MVP
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hasn't won the Most Valuable Player award yet, but each game he plays, it seems like he's getting closer and closer to doing so. As each
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander surpasses Kevin Durant for quickest to 10K points on Thunder
In the latest example that shows how truly special Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been, he broke another franchise record in the Oklahoma City Thunder's 118-112 win over the Boston Celtics. After he scored 34 points to lead the short-handed Thunder to an impressive road victory against the reigning NBA champions,
Former NBA player Chris Paul reveals his pick for the 2025 NBA MVP award
The race for the 2025 NBA MVP remains wide open. Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are both delivering outstanding seasons, standing out as the top contenders. Amid the debate, former NBA star Chris Paul shared his pick for the prestigious award.
Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander draws MVP take from Chris Paul
San Antonio Spurs point guard Chris Paul picked this season’s MVP, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Like Jalen Williams watched his Thunder beat the Celtics, Paul watched Oklahoma City beat the champions.
Chris Paul's Strong Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic Statement
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic, the two MVP frontrunners, went at it to split the series but both put on shows. In the first game, Gilgeous-Alexander dropped 40 to lead OKC to a win. In game two,
Former NBA All-Star Weighs in on Cade Cunningham’s MVP Potential
In past seasons, many debated whether Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham could be an NBA All-Star in the future or not. This year, Cunningham answered that q ...
Olympic Games helped put Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokić and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on MVP paths
How did the Olympics set up MVP-caliber seasons for Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokić and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?
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NBA’s Greatest MVP Races: The Closest And Most Controversial Battles In History
NBA history has given us some unforgettable MVP battles—Shaq vs. Nash, Harden vs. Giannis, Rose vs. LeBron, and the legendary ...
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The 'NBA MVP runner-ups in the lottery era' quiz
How many of the players who finished second in the NBA MVP voting since the 1985-86 season can you name in five minutes? Good ...
Nikola Jokic Talks NBA MVP Race vs. SGA: 'I'm Playing the Best Basketball of My Life'
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NBA MVP odds for the 2024-25 season
Here are the NBA MVP odds from BetMGM in the 2024-25 season. Odds below are as of March 14, 2025. ...
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Lakers' Bronny James drills 3-pointer in face of NBA MVP
Nikola Jokic closed out too slowly, and Bronny rose up and knocked down the 3-pointer, It's the fourth triple Bronny has hit so far in his nascent NBA career. Bronny added two foul shots in the first ...
‘I want to strangle him – Magic Johnson blamed Michael Jordan and thanked Larry Bird after winning 1987 MVP
To finally win the NBA’s MVP award, Magic Johnson had to do it the hard way. The Los Angeles Lakers legend won the accolade for the first time in 1987 but had to overcome two fierce ...