MVP: Jokic (Runner Up: SGA)

Jokic has shown top tier consistency and is averaging a triple double, which is a rare and pretty insane stat. Not only is this triple double impressive, but he has helped his team go 11-3 in the stacked Western Conference, looking like the Nuggets could be a top 2 team out West. But the man in front of him is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is second in PPG scored this season, and will likely finish first, and has helped his team to an insane 15-1 record. His rebounding and assist impact hasn't been as drastic as Jokic, but nobodies impact will be as drastic as Jokic. This is a close race, but at the end of the day, it is a Most VALUABLE Player award, and I think that has to go to Jokic. Yk what's funny, If he were to win this year, he very well could have six-peated MVP's if not for voters fatigue

DPOY: Victor Wembanyama (Runner Up: Amen Thompson)

Wemby leads the leaguge in blocks per game by a wide margin and is playing like one of the best defenders this league has ever seen. For his size, he is pretty great at getting back in transition and even playing perimeter defense because of how long and lanky he is. But it isn't just his physical's that make him favored, for a 21 year old, he has incredible IQ and defensive awareness. Also, the Spurs are 3rd in defensive efficiency, which adds to this argument. The runner up for me was between Amen and Chet, and I think it could be a toss up. Amen is a freak athlete that is one of the best all around defenders, if not the best, in the league, and Chet is a very skilled shot-blocker on the best defense in the league. I think voters would prefer Chet, but Amen in my opinion is more valuable on defense and overall a better defensive player.

ROTY: Kon Kneuppel (Runner Up: Cooper Flagg)

While it pains me to say this, after dissing Kon and saying he would be a career role-player, the role he has been playing is too great to ignore. And with LaMelo trade rumors picking up steam, Konrad could shine even more. He is currently averaging 18.3 points a game and shooting LIGHTS OUT from 3 at a 40+% clip. I'd be lying if I said anyone on that Hornets team has been playing great defense, but Kon hasn't looked too bad on that side of the ball. Unfortunately, team success could come to play and Miller comes back in about a week or so, which could bring down Kon's usage quite a bit. Now, to talk about Coop Flagg. He has been incredibly underwhelming, only shooting 27% from 3 and 15.5 points a game. Lots of drama is stirring up in Dallas around Kyrie, AD, and possibly moving on from Jason Kidd. The shooting on that entire team has been atrocious, and Coop has not helped, but if Kyrie and AD are traded, now that they have a new gm that could look into trading those guys, Cooper Flagg could get even more opportunity. Hopefully. Coward, Harp, Kalkbrenner and Harper are all definetely contenders for this award, but I think Kon and Coop have outshone them. Kalkbrenner has showed elite defense and rebounding, but his scoring impact isn't quite there. Harper isn't really getting too much chance to shine overall, but that could change. And VJ has been slowly regressing after his insane start to the season, but there is still hope for him. Coward is worrysome, because I noticed a lot in recent Grizzlies games, Coward is lots of times running the offense, and is getting iso plays and lots of opportunity to run the offense, and with Ja seemingly on his way out, his usage could go up even more if he gets a permanent start.

MIP: Ryan Rollins (Runner Up: Jalen Duren)

Most Improved Player is a very hard award to predict, because you have to pick someone who was underwhelming or flat out bad that you believe is in a better situation and has the skill to be a lot better. To be the most better for lack of a better term. Ryan Rollins was on lots of peoples boards, but guys like Jacquez and Duren weren't. For Rollins, he has taken a huge playmaking leap and has proved, especially with his last game dropping 30. He has been averaged 17.1 ppg and almost 6 assists a game, which is HUGE improvement from last year. That a +4 in the assist category and +11 in the points section. But, this also come with a +2 turnover. I think he could start over the returning KPJ if he continues playing well, but KPJ's come back worries me a bit. Another guy who could win, my runner up, is Duren. Durren is currently first in betting odds and for good reason. He has taken a defensive leap, is averaging 12 rebounds a game, and 21 points. I was a bit worried about Duren, last year of his rookie contract and he was looking like a bit of a lost cause, but now he is looking EXACTLY like the player Detroit needs and if Rollins and a few other guys kinda fall off, I don't see Duren falling off. A few guys like Deni Avdija and Josh Giddey also could win, but it feels like both of those guys were TOO good last year. Both of them upped the scoring category by 7 to be primary options for their teams, but I think Rollins and Duren have improved more and are my favorites to win.

6MOTY: Quentin Grimes (Runner Up: Onyeka Okongwu)

I love Quentin Grimes, I wish the Blazers would have signed him, but now I love him even more. He is averaging 17.1 off the bench. His defense hasn't really been a strong suit, hence a near 120 defensive rating, but it's made up by his 41% 3pt shooting on about 7 attempts from deep, which is a pretty good volume for a bench player. My runner up, Onyeka Okongwu, has been taking a step down the depth chart as the backup center for Kristaps Porzingus, and he has stepped up and fulfilled his duty off the bench. He has an above average defensive rating, has 2.3 stocks per game, averages 16.1 points a game with great shooting splits, and pulls down 6.2 rebounds a game. Currently, the two betting favorites are Jaime Jacquez and Ajay Mitchell, but I believe Jaime will eventually start whether its for Wiggins or Ware I'm not sure but I believe with how he's been playing he is deserving of a starting spot. If he stays as a bench player, he could easily win the award though. Then for Ajay Mitchell, I personally dont think the success is sustainable, and if it is, Grimes and Okongwu deserve it more In my opinion.

COTY: Mark Daigneault (Runner Up: JB Bickerstaff)

The Pistons may be on a huge winning streak, in large help to Bickerstaff, but the Thunder could be in the talks for one of the best regular season teams oat, this team is on pace to have less than five losses, which would make it the best in history. But, with what Bickerstaff has had to go thorugh as a coach and what his team has gone through recently, I think he could be just as worthy of this award, especially if they finish top out east. Atkinson could also be in coversation, but he is playing in a weaker conference, was the favorite team in the east and isn't on pace to help his team break any monumental NBA records.

CPOTY: Vucevic (Runner Up: SGA)

Vucevic currently leads the league in clutch stats, which I read on some stat website I can't remember, and after what he did to my Blazers he deserves it. But no, I don't think he really deserves the award, I could care less who wins clutch player, the website has Vuc, SGA, Sengun and D Mitch as the top 4 so It will prob go to a guard again like Spida or Shai

Let me know your thoughts and if I left anything out!!!