Alexander, Nikola Jokic or Giannis Antetokounmpo? NBA MVP award information for 2025, including announcement, finalists, favorite.

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Before the action tipped off Tuesday night with Game 1 between the Timberwolves and Thunder at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade locked in his 2025 Finals prediction.

The 2024-25 season ended with Cunningham establishing himself as one of the league's most prominent players. Although Cunningham did not win the Most Improved Player of the Year award, Gores sees an MVP award in Cunningham's future as the Pistons' floor leader continues to rise in the basketball hierarchy.

It's mid-May, and we still do not yet (officially) know who the 2025 NBA MVP is.

James won two Finals MVPs with the Heat, one with the Cavaliers and one with the Lakers. On his run to winning his first Finals MVP, he averaged 30.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.9 steals over 23 playoff games for the Heat.

HoopsHype ranks the NBA All-Stars who had the highest percentage of career seasons ending with a championship in league history.

According to offshore sportsbook Bovada, the Hawks are among the favorites to land the one-time MVP this summer. Westbrook has a $3.4 million player option that would lead him to stay with the Denver Nuggets. However, he could opt out and play for a different franchise.