Alofoke Deportes’ Predictions for the 2025-26 NBA Awards
The NBA season is approaching, and with it, the expectations of who will be the players who will take home the coveted individual awards. At Alofoke Deportes, we have gathered our experts to analyze the trends and predict the winners of the league’s main awards.
Last season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander became the first player since LeBron James in 2015 to win both Finals MVP and regular season MVP in the same year. This year, the competition for the top awards promises to be even more intense.
Our panel of experts, composed of analysts and writers from Alofoke Deportes, has evaluated the candidates and presented their predictions for the six most important NBA awards. Each expert voted for their top three favorites, awarding 5 points to first place, 3 to second, and 1 to third.
NBA MVP
Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets leads the predictions for the Most Valuable Player award, solidifying his position as the favorite. Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder complete the top three.
Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets): 83 points
Luka Doncic (Los Angeles Lakers): 62 points
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City Thunder): 46 points
The voting reflects the admiration for Jokic, who almost doubles SGA’s votes. Doncic’s transformation and the Thunder’s success also influence the choice.Cooper Flagg was selected as number 1 in the 2025 NBA draft by the Dallas Mavericks.
Rookie of the Year
Cooper Flagg of the Dallas Mavericks is shaping up to be the leading candidate for Rookie of the Year, followed by Dylan Harper of the San Antonio Spurs.
Cooper Flagg (Dallas Mavericks): 121 points
Dylan Harper (San Antonio Spurs): 38 points
VJ Edgecombe (Philadelphia 76ers): 25 points
Flagg stands out for his versatility and his potential impact on a team with playoff aspirations. Harper and Edgecombe are also considered players with great potential.
Defensive Player of the Year
Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs leads the predictions for the Defensive Player of the Year award. Evan Mobley and Chet Holmgren are also considered contenders.
Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs): 95 points
Evan Mobley (Cleveland Cavaliers): 31 points
Chet Holmgren (Oklahoma City Thunder): 20 points
Wembanyama, despite missing part of last season, led the league in blocks, and is expected to have a significant impact on the Spurs’ defense if he meets the requirement of games played.
Sixth Man of the Year
Alex Caruso of the Oklahoma City Thunder is the favorite to win the Sixth Man of the Year award, thanks to his defensive impact. Naz Reid and Nickeil Alexander-Walker are also among the candidates.
Caruso’s versatility and impact on the Thunder’s defense make him a strong contender, despite not being a primary scorer.ESPN’s NBA experts predict that Alex Caruso will win the Sixth Man of the Year.
Player with Most Progress
Amen Thompson of the Houston Rockets is the leading candidate for the Most Improved Player award. Andrew Nembhard and Ausar Thompson are also considered candidates.
Amen Thompson (Houston Rockets): 59 points
Andrew Nembhard (Indiana Pacers): 40 points
Ausar Thompson (Detroit Pistons): 18 points
Amen Thompson is expected to take on a significant role with the Rockets, and it is anticipated that he will continue to improve his game, especially on offense.
Coach of the Year
Jamahl Mosley of the Orlando Magic leads the predictions for the Coach of the Year award. Quin Snyder and Ime Udoka are also considered contenders.
Jamahl Mosley (Orlando Magic): 48 points
Quin Snyder (Atlanta Hawks): 24 points
Ime Udoka (Houston Rockets): 22 points
Mosley has built a young team in Orlando and is expected to lead them to an outstanding performance in the Eastern Conference.
The 2025-26 NBA season promises to be exciting, and these predictions from Alofoke Deportes offer a glimpse into the possible winners of the most prestigious awards. Stay tuned for full season coverage on Alofoke Deportes!
