NBA awards 2026: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama headline finalists

The NBA revealed finalists for its regular-season awards during the NBC broadcast of Sunday night’s first-round playoff game between the Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic.The league split the announcements between pregame and halftime, with the MVP, Rookie of the Year and Coach of the Year finalist reveals all saved for the break. Here’s a look at the finalists that have been revealed thus far:Clutch Player of the YearShai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma CityAnthony Edwards, MinnesotaJamal Murray, Denver