NBA announces finalists for 2023-2024 NBA Awards

Anthony Valmoria
Apr 22 2024

On Sunday night, the NBA announced the finalists for its 2023-2024 NBA Awards. Each award featured three finalists from different teams that were eligible to win. These awards are expected to be handed out at some point during the playoffs.

Check out the full list here:

Kia NBA Clutch Player of the Year

  • Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
  • DeMar DeRozan, Chicago Bulls
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder

Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year

  • Bam Adebayo, Miami Heat
  • Rudy Gobert, Minnesota Timberwolves
  • Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs

Kia NBA Most Improved Player 

  • Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia 76ers
  • Alperen Sengun, Houston Rockets
  • Coby White, Chicago Bulls

Kia NBA Rookie of the Year

  • Chet Holmgren, Oklahoma City Thunder
  • Brandon Miller, Charlotte Hornets
  • Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs

Kia NBA Sixth Man of the Year

  • Malik Monk, Sacramento Kings
  • Bobby Portis Jr., Milwaukee Bucks
  • Naz Reid, Minnesota Timberwolves

Kia NBA Coach of the Year

  • Mark Daigneault, Oklahoma City Thunder
  • Chris Finch, Minnesota Timberwolves
  • Jamahl Mosley, Orlando Magic

Kia NBA Most Valuable Player

  • Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder
  • Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets