The NBA has announced its finalists for the major individual awards, including MVP, Rookie of the Year, and Defensive Player of the Year. Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a leading contender for MVP, garnering strong support among experts, while the Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic aims for his fourth MVP trophy. Injuries have impacted the races significantly, notably with San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama sidelined, creating a competitive atmosphere for the DPOY award. Draymond Green, Evan Mobley, and Dyson Daniels are in contention following Wembanyama's absence.

In the Rookie of the Year category, Stephon Castle and Zaccharie Risacher are prominent candidates, with several analysts backing Castle for the honor. The Most Improved Player finalists highlight Cade Cunningham, Dyson Daniels, and Ivica Zubac, while potential Sixth Man of the Year candidates include Malik Beasley, Ty Jerome, and Payton Pritchard. The Coach of the Year finalists feature Kenny Atkinson, J.B. Bickerstaff, and Ime Udoka, with the Clutch Player of the Year race seeing Jalen Brunson and Anthony Edwards vying against Jokic.