2024-25 NBA Awards: Complete Winners and Finalists Guide

The new NBA season is over and the results are in for the main awards, highlighting the league’s outstanding performers. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won the MVP award for the first time and helped the Thunder reach new records as he averaged solid numbers over the season. During the ceremony, Stephon Castle won Rookie of the Year and Evan Mobley earned the first Defensive Player of the Year title. This year’s winners showed both impressive coaching and outstanding performances, proving the sport’s diversity and drive during the season.

Award Winners and Finalists

AwardWinnerTeamFinalists
Kia NBA Most Valuable PlayerShai Gilgeous-AlexanderOklahoma City ThunderGiannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks), Nikola Jokić (Denver Nuggets)
Kia NBA Rookie of the YearStephon CastleSan Antonio SpursZaccharie Risacher (Atlanta Hawks), Jaylen Wells (Memphis Grizzlies)
Kia NBA Defensive Player of the YearEvan MobleyCleveland CavaliersDyson Daniels (Atlanta Hawks), Draymond Green (Golden State Warriors)
Kia NBA Most Improved PlayerDyson DanielsAtlanta HawksCade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons), Ivica Zubac (LA Clippers)
Kia NBA Sixth Man of the YearPayton PritchardBoston CelticsMalik Beasley (Detroit Pistons), Ty Jerome (Cleveland Cavaliers)
Kia NBA Clutch Player of the YearJalen BrunsonNew York KnicksAnthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves), Nikola Jokić (Denver Nuggets)
NBA Coach of the YearKenny AtkinsonCleveland CavaliersJ.B. Bickerstaff (Detroit Pistons), Ime Udoka (Houston Rockets)
NBA Hustle AwardDraymond GreenGolden State Warriors
NBA Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the YearStephen CurryGolden State Warriors

Upcoming Awards

The NBA will announce additional honors throughout the 2025 postseason:

  • Kia All-NBA Teams
  • Kia All-Defensive Teams
  • NBA Basketball Executive of the Year
  • NBA Social Justice Champion
  • NBA Sportsmanship Award
  • J. Walker Kennedy Citizenship Award (Professional Basketball Writers Association)
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