The NBA will announce the winners of its 2024-25 awards on TNT this week.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was announced as a finalist for MVP on Sunday night, hours after leading OKC to a 131-80 win against the the Grizzlies in Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs. He is the only member of the Thunder up for one of the NBA’s marquee awards.
Reigning Coach of the Year Mark Daigneault was not a finalist, despite leading the Thunder to a franchise-record 68 wins.
Here’s a look at the announcement schedule:
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Announcement schedule for 2024-25 NBA awards
- Sixth Man of the Year: Payton Pritchard, Celtics
- Clutch Player of the Year: 5:30 p.m. CT Wednesday, April 23 (TNT)
- Defensive Player of the Year: 5:30 p.m. CT Thursday, April 24 (TNT)
- Hustle Award: 1 p.m. CT Friday, April 25
- Most Improved Player: TBD
- Coach of the Year: TBD
- Rookie of the Year: TBD
- Most Valuable Player: TBD
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