W hat makes an NBA MVP? For some, the award should go to the best player alive regardless of team performance. To others, MVP has a stronger narrative pull for players who elevate

The Cavaliers point guard is playing the best basketball of his career, but where does he rank among MVP candidates?

On the radar: Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, Alperen Şengün, Jalen Johnson, Tyrese Maxey, Cade Cunningham, Ja Morant, Tyler Herro, Trae Young, Jalen Williams, Jimmy Butler, Darius Garland, Domantas Sabonis, De’Aaron Fox, Damian Lillard, LaMelo Ball, Zach LaVine

After playing one another in the NBA Cup championship, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have tightened the NBA MVP race.

This excellent play led former NBA All-Star Jeff Teague to boldly compare Reaves to perennial MVP candidate Luke Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks during a recent episode of the "Club 520" podcast (h/t Lakers Daily ).

Ranking the Top 10 NBA MVP Candidates right now... MVP probability: 1.2% *Ranking among 10 candidates listed What a rise for Allen since he was drafted at No. 22 overall in 2017 by the Brooklyn Nets.

Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Giannis Antetokounmpo lead race for the MVP so far this season. The post Ranking the NBA MVP Candidates Entering 2025 appeared first on Stadium Rant.

As the NBA season moves into 2025, it’s the perfect time to take stock of the active NBA legends based on their all-time scoring records. Basketball aficionados and stats lovers, rejoice!

As the 2024-25 NBA season heats up into the new year, some sharpshooters are redefining what it means to dominate from beyond the arc. High-volume snipers are stretching defenses more than ever, and this year’s top marksmen are leaving their imprint on the game in remarkable ways.