NBA Awards Heating Up as Playoffs Roll On
As the first round of the NBA Playoffs heats up, the league is delivering its various awards with thrilling anticipation. This week, fans can gear up for the announcements of the Rookie of the Year and Most Improved Player among others.
This Week’s Award Schedule
The following NBA trophies will be officially announced this week:
🔸 Monday: Teammate of the Year
🔸 Tuesday: Rookie of the Year
🔸 Wednesday: Most Improved Player
🔸 Thursday: Sportsmanship Award pic.twitter.com/PThY8CID2e
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When to Watch
The Rookie of the Year and Most Improved Player awards will be unveiled late Tuesday into Wednesday and late Wednesday into Thursday at 1 AM each night. The NBA will also recognize the Teammate of the Year (Monday, featuring Nicolas Batum among the finalists) and the Sportsmanship Award (Thursday).
Rookie of the Year Contenders
- Stephon Castle
- Zaccharie Risacher
- Jaylen Wells
Most Improved Player Nominees
- Cade Cunningham
- Dyson Daniels
- Ivica Zubac
Source: NBA
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