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The league has announced all finalists for the NBA Awards 2024. Fans have longed to see which players would be in the top three for each award. Players aren't the only ones listed, as the finalists for Coach of the Year have also been revealed.
The 2023-24 NBA season has showcased an incredible amount of talent from all levels. Stars have proven their case for being the best player in the league and rising stars have also shown their excellence in their first year.
Let's take a look at the finalists for each award.
For the Most Valuable Player award, here are the finalists:
- Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks
- Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC Thunder
The Defensive Player of the Year award is a battle between these three candidates:
- Rudy Gobert, Minnesota Timberwolves
- Bam Adebayo, Miami Heat
- Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs
Here are the finalists for the Rookie of the Year award:
- Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs
- Chet Holmgren, OKC Thunder
- Brandon Miller, Charlotte Hornets
The Most Improved Players have been narrowed down to these three players:
- Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia 76ers
- Alperen Sengun, Houston Rockets
- Coby White, Chicago Bulls
These three players stood out to be finalists for the Sixth Man of the Year award:
- Malik Monk, Sacramento Kings
- Bobby Portis, Milwaukee Bucks
- Naz Reid, Minnesota Timberwolves
The top three players for the Clutch Player of the Year award are:
- Steph Curry, Golden State Warriors
- DeMar DeRozan, Chicago Bulls
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC Thunder
Finally, here are the three finalists for the Coach of the Year award:
- Mark Daigneault, OKC Thunder
- Chris Finch, Minnesota Timberwolves
- Jamahl Mosley, Orlando Magic
Also read: NBA Awards 2023-24: Date, time, categories, where to watch and more revealed
When will the NBA Awards be given out to the winners?
The NBA Awards won't be given in a venue where stars will be gathered to watch winners receive awards. According to the league, the awards will be given to the respective winners throughout the 2024 playoffs.
The awards will all be announced on TNT, as the network will cover the entire postseason, except the NBA Finals. Much like last year, the crew of Ernie Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal, Charles Barkley and Kenny "The Jet" Smith will announce each category's winner.
Fans can tune in on TNT during the postseason to be updated on when the awards will be given. Additionally, their social media accounts will provide updates on when the much-awaited announcements will take place.
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