The 2023-24 NBA Awards are out. Nikola Jokic won the 2025 MVP for the third time in four seasons. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic were the two finalists for the award this postseason. We have the listing of all of the awards and finalists for you to checkout below. The winners are first revealed by the NBA during the TNT NBA pregame show. Here’s the list for you. At the time of this writing, the NBA Social Justice Champion has not been announced yet. The finalists are listed for you under that section. Announced today. KAT won.
2023-24 NBA Awards List
So, Kia is the sponsor this year (why you see the brand before each award name). The award, winner, and finalists are listed for each. The winner is also designated with an * on the list. The NBA publishes the winners on Twitter after the TNT announcement typically during the NBA Playoffs. All of the awards are announced well before the NBA Finals take place.
Kia NBA Most Valuable Player
Winner: Nikola Jokic
Finalists:
- Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks
- Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets*
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder
Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year
No shocker here. Rudy Gobert is really shining with the juggernaut that is the Minnesota Timberwolves this postseason.
Winner: Rudy Gobert
- Rudy Gobert, Minnesota Timberwolves*
- Bam Adebayo, Miami Heat
- Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs
Kia NBA Rookie of the Year
Winner: Victor Wembanyama
- Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs*
- Chet Holmgren, Oklahoma City Thunder
- Brandon Miller, Charlotte Hornets
Kia NBA Sixth Man of the Year
Winner: Naz Reid
- Bobby Portis, Milwaukee Bucks
- Naz Reid, Minnesota Timberwolves*
- Malik Monk, Sacramento Kings
Kia NBA Most Improved Player
Winner: Tyrese Maxey
- Alperen Sengun, Houston Rockets
- Coby White, Chicago Bulls
- Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia 76ers*
Kia NBA Clutch Player of the Year
So, in the NBA, crunch time is defined as the last five minutes of the fourth quarter or overtime when the score between the two teams is five points or less. This is when the role of a team’s star player becomes more important. The Clutch Player of the Year award recognizes excellence in this critical part of games over the season. No shocker to see Stephan Curry win the award this season.
Winner: Stephen Curry
- DeMar DeRozan, Chicago Bulls
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder
- Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors*
NBA Hustle Award
Winner: Alex Caruso, Chicago Bulls
NBA Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year
Winner: Mike Conley
- Al Horford, Boston Celtics
- T.J. McConnell, Indiana Pacers
- Jalen Williams, Oklahoma City Thunder
- Harrison Barnes, Sacramento Kings
- Mikal Bridges, Brooklyn Nets
- Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, New York Knicks
- Larry Nance Jr., New Orleans Pelicans
- Georges Niang, Cleveland Cavaliers
- Dwight Powell, Dallas Mavericks
- Mike Conley, Minnesota Timberwolves
- Markelle Fultz, Orlando Magic
2023-24 NBA Coach of the Year
Winner: Mark Daigneault
Chris Finch, Minnesota Timberwolves
Jamahl Mosley, Orlando Magic
Mark Daigneault, Oklahoma City Thunder*
NBA Basketball Executive of the Year
Winner: Brad Stevens, Boston Celtics
NBA Social Justice Champion
Winner: Karl-Anthony Towns aka KAT
Finalists:
Bam Adebayo, Miami Heat
CJ McCollum, New Orleans Pelicans
Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota Timberwolves
Lindy Waters III, Oklahoma City Thunder
Russell Westbrook, LA Clippers
2023-24 Nikola Jokic NBA Highlights
Here are highlights from Nikola Jokic this season. He remains a beast.
