Unlike previous years where all awards were announced at a single ceremony, the NBA now reveals individual awards throughout the playoffs. Here's the complete 2026 schedule:
April 20, 2026
π‘οΈ Defensive Player of the Year β
Announced
Winner: Victor Wembanyama (SAS) β Unanimous, 23/23 first-place votes. Back-to-back DPOY. 3.6 blocks per game for the 3rd consecutive season.
April 22, 2026
6οΈβ£ Sixth Man of the Year β
Announced
Winner: Keldon Johnson (SAS) β 103 points, 18 first-place votes. Beat Jamie Jaquez Jr (86 pts). First Spur to win 6MOY.
April 21, 2026
πͺ Clutch Player of the Year β
Announced
Winner: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) β 96 of 100 first-place votes.
April 23, 2026
π€ Sportsmanship Award β
Announced
Winner: Derrick White (BOS)
April 24, 2026
π Most Improved Player β
Announced
Winner: Nickeil Alexander-Walker (ATL) β From bench role player to 20 PPG on 40% from three.
April 27, 2026
β Rookie of the Year β
Announced
Winner: Cooper Flagg (DAL) β 122-121 pts over Knueppel (19-17 first-place). Closest ROY race in years.
April 28, 2026
πΌ Executive of the Year β
Announced
Winner: Brad Stevens (BOS)
April 29, 2026
π€ Teammate of the Year β
Announced
Winner: DeAndre Jordan (NOP)
April 30, 2026
πͺ Hustle Award β
Announced
Winner: Moussa DiabatΓ© (CHA)
~May 5, 2026
π Coach of the Year β³ Expected Soon
Projected: Joe Mazzulla (BOS) β 128 pts on 24 first-place votes. Finalists include JB Bickerstaff (DET).
Conference Finals (Late May / Early June)
π Most Valuable Player Pending
Projected: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) β 319 pts on 27 first-place votes. Would be back-to-back MVP.
NBA Finals (June 2026)
π All-NBA Teams Pending
Projected 1st Team: SGA, JokiΔ, Wembanyama, Luka, Brown β based on 17 confirmed ballots.
Dates are approximate and based on the NBA's recent scheduling patterns. The NBA may adjust timing based on the playoff schedule. β Back to live tracker