The NBA announced the three finalists for all major individual regular-season awards Monday night, with MVP candidates including Shay Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
These awards will be announced in the playoffs in the coming weeks.
The most valuable player in the NBA
Jinnis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
Shay Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder
Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets
NBA Defensive Player of the Year
Dyson Daniels, Atlanta
Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors
Evan Mobley, Cleveland Knights
NBA Rookie of the Year
Stephen Castle, San Antonio Spurs
Zachary Risachet, Atlanta Eagles
Jalen Wells, Memphis Grizzlies
NBA's fastest improved player
Kade Canningan, Detroit Pistons
Dyson Daniels, Atlanta
Ivica Zubac, Los Angeles Clippers
NBA Sixth Man of the Year
Malik Beasley, Detroit Pistons
Ty Jerome, Cleveland Knight
Peton Pritchard, Boston Selt
NBA Key Mr
Jeron Brunson, New York Knicks
Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves
Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets
NBA Best Coach
Ken Atkinson, Cleveland Knights
J.B. Bickerstaff, Detroit Pistons
Imeh Udoka, Houston Rockets