Jokić opened as the strong favorite after the close of the 2024-25 season with +250 odds, with SGA in second behind him at +450. By last week, SGA had jumped Jokić and shortened his odds to +250, with the three-time MVP dropping slightly to +300. At +275 now, they both have an implied probability of a little over 26 percent.

Topps has greased the wheels of innovation yet again on the eve of the 2025-26 NBA season. Less than 24 hours before the Rockets and Thunder are set to tipoff the NBA season, Topps announced via their social media channels that award winners Shai Gilgeous-Alexander,

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most iconic franchises in all of sports with only four players having won the MVP award while wearing purple and gold.

San Antonio Spurs players — Victor Wembanyama in 2023 and Stephon Castle in 2024 — have won the award the past two years. It’s possible Spurs guard Dylan Harper, the No. 2 pick in this year’s draft, makes this a closer race than many are anticipating. But it’s hard not to bet on Flagg, who so far has won everywhere he goes. — Christian Clark

SportsLine and CBS Sports expert Matt Severance, who has returned $6,634 to $100 bettors over the last four NBA seasons, shares his NBA awards picks for the 2025-26 season

The Golden State Warriors have been one of the most successful teams in the NBA over the last 20 years and have assembled a dynasty that won four championships.

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Malcolm Brogdon has retired after a nine-year NBA career during which he won awards for being the league’s top rookie and best reserve.