NBA Reveals 2025-26 Award Finalists: Wembanyama, Edwards Among Headliners

52 articles · Updated · NBA.com · Apr 19

The NBA has announced its finalists for the 2025-26 season's major individual awards, including Defensive Player, Sixth Man, Clutch Player, and Most Improved Player.
Victor Wembanyama headlines as a Defensive Player of the Year finalist, joined by Chet Holmgren and Ausar Thompson; other categories feature names like Anthony Edwards and Keldon Johnson.
Winners will be revealed during the playoffs, with the MVP, Rookie, and Coach of the Year finalists to be announced at halftime of the Pistons-Magic game.

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