The finalists for seven awards honoring top performers from the 2025-26 NBA regular season will be revealed on NBC tonight starting at 6 p.m. ET ahead of Game 1 of the Orlando Magic vs. Detroit Pistons series.
The following award finalists will be announced during pregame:
- Kia NBA Clutch Player of the Year
- Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year
- Kia NBA Most Improved Player
- Kia NBA Sixth Man of the Year
The following award finalists will be announced during halftime of the Magic vs. Pistons game:
- Kia NBA Most Valuable Player
- Kia NBA Rookie of the Year
- NBA Coach of the Year
The finalists for seven awards honoring top performers from the 2025-26 NBA regular season will be revealed on @NBAonNBC tonight starting at 6 PM ET.
Pregame:
▪️Kia NBA Clutch Player of the Year
▪️Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year
▪️Kia NBA Most Improved Player
▪️Kia NBA… pic.twitter.com/d1mHP2WaRR— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) April 19, 2026
