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2025-26 Season

MVP RACE

Tracking the top candidates for the NBA MVP award with stats, analysis, and expert predictions

TOP CANDIDATES

Our current MVP rankings for the 2025-26 season

1
Nikola Jokic
Front Runner

NIKOLA JOKIC

Denver Nuggets

29.2

PPG

12.9

RPG

10.4

APG

The three-time MVP continues to dominate with historic triple-double averages and incredible efficiency.

2
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Contender

SHAI GILGEOUS-ALEXANDER

Oklahoma City Thunder

31.5

PPG

6.2

RPG

7.3

APG

The MVP runner-up last season continues to elevate his game with elite scoring and defensive prowess.

3
Luka Doncic
Contender

LUKA DONCIC

Dallas Mavericks

28.6

PPG

8.4

RPG

9.1

APG

The superstar guard continues to put up monster numbers and carry his team deep into playoff contention.

4

GIANNIS

ANTETOKOUNMPO

Dark Horse

GIANNIS A.

Milwaukee Bucks

27.8

PPG

12.1

RPG

6.2

APG

The two-time MVP remains one of the most dominant forces in the league when fully healthy.

5

STEPHEN

CURRY

Dark Horse

STEPHEN CURRY

Golden State Warriors

24.8

PPG

4.7

RPG

6.8

APG

The greatest shooter ever continues to impact winning at the highest level for the Warriors.

6

JOEL

EMBID

Dark Horse

JOEL EMBID

Philadelphia 76ers

33.1

PPG

10.9

RPG

5.7

APG

When healthy, the reigning MVP shows why he's one of the most dominant players in league history.

STATS LEADERS

League leaders across key statistical categories

PPG

1 Joel Embid
33.1
2 Shai Gilgeous-A.
31.5
3 Nikola Jokic
29.2

RPG

1 Nikola Jokic
12.9
2 Anthony Davis
11.8
3 Giannis A.
12.1

APG

1 Nikola Jokic
10.4
2 Tyrese Haliburton
9.8
3 Luka Doncic
9.1

PER

1 Nikola Jokic
31.2
2 Joel Embid
30.1
3 Shai Gilgeous-A.
28.7