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Justin Termine, the sole voter to omit Victor Wembanyama from the All-NBA First Team, says he votes by position and believed Jokic had a better regular season at center; he frames his stance as defending basketball history, citing Patrick Ewing’s 1994 snub, even as Wembanyama shines in the playoffs.
NBA has announced the 2025/26 All-NBA teams: First Team – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, Victor Wembanyama, Luka Dončić and Cade Cunningham; Second Team – Jaylen Brown, Kawhi Leonard, Donovan Mitchell, Kevin Durant and Jalen Brunson; Third Team – Tyrese Maxey, Jamal Murray, Jalen Johnson, Jalen Duren and Chet Holmgren. SGA and Jokic were unanimous First Team selections, with Wembanyama just shy of unanimous (99 First-Team votes, 1 Second-Team vote). Dončić and Cunningham were ruled ineligible by the 65-game rule but granted extraordinary-circumstances eligibility. Anthony Edwards’ request for an exception was denied. Balloters also included Deni Avdija, Towns, Barnes, Harden, Sengun, LaMelo Ball, Stephon Castle, Adebayo and White among others. Contract implications: Duren can sign up to 30% of the 2026/27 cap (up to about $287.1M over five years) as a restricted free agent; Maxey and Cunningham are positioned for Rose Rule super-max eligibility with another All-NBA nod; Wembanyama can sign a rookie-scale extension, Holmgren’s deal is unaffected by Rose Rule, and Edwards would need All-NBA next season for potential Designated Veteran extension.
The piece argues that Scottie Barnes was unfairly left off the All-NBA teams, despite an elite defensive presence and a lead role for Toronto as they ranked fifth in the East, and also spotlights Deni Avdija and Karl-Anthony Towns as notable snubs amid the 15 players named to the three All-NBA squads.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Victor Wembanyama headline the 2025-26 All-NBA Teams announced by a panel of 100 media members, with LeBron James missing for the first time in over two decades due to not meeting the 65-game threshold. The First Team includes Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic, Wembanyama, Doncic, and Cade Cunningham; the Second Team features Jaylen Brown, Kawhi Leonard, Donovan Mitchell, Kevin Durant, and Jalen Brunson; and the Third Team lists Tyrese Maxey, Jamal Murray, Jalen Duren, Jalen Johnson, and Chet Holmgren. Durant makes history as the first player to make an All-NBA team with five different franchises, while Wembanyama was not unanimous (99 first-team votes, 1 second-team vote). Holmgren had the fewest points on the teams; Avdija and Towns would have made Third Team if Doncic and Cunningham had not received exceptions for the 65-game threshold.
After the NBA revealed its All-NBA teams, fans debated snubs like Deni Avdija, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Scottie Barnes, with Bam Adebayo also floated; Jalen Duren was highlighted as an outlier with 19.5 PPG, 10.5 RPG and a strong regular season that helped Detroit top the East, while Barnes is cited as a prime omission in a 15-player field.
Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham are now eligible for NBA end-of-season awards after appeals that their 64 and 63-game tallies meet the 65-game minimum thanks to extraordinary circumstances (Doncic missing games for his daughter's birth, Cunningham for a collapsed lung). They remain in contention for MVP and All-NBA honors; Doncic led the league with 2,143 points as the Lakers made the playoffs, while Cunningham ranks second in assists with 634 as the Pistons also reached the playoffs. Anthony Edwards’ 60-game appeal was denied.
SB Nation’s NBA awards picks name Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as MVP, Victor Wembanyama as Defensive Player of the Year, Kon Knueppel as Rookie of the Year, Keldon Johnson as Sixth Man, and JB Bickerstaff as Coach of the Year, with all-NBA and All-Defensive teams plus clutch and most-improved honors, while noting the league’s 65-game rule creates eligibility quirks this season.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the 2026 NBA MVP ballot in a deep field that includes Victor Wembanyama, Nikola Jokic, Luka Dončić and Jaylen Brown, with notes on Dončić’s eligibility and potential ranking shifts; the piece also lays out the All-NBA teams, Rookie of the Year contenders (Kon Knueppel, Cooper Flagg, VJ Edgecombe), All-Rookie selections, Defensive Player of the Year, All-Defensive squads, Coach of the Year, Sixth Man, Most Improved, and Clutch awards, plus caveats about possible changes if Dončić isn’t eligible.
Cade Cunningham returned from a collapsed lung with 13 points and 10 assists in 26 minutes, helping the Pistons to a 137-111 win over the Bucks. Detroit clinched the East’s No. 1 seed and the Central Division, but Cunningham’s 64-game total may fall short of the NBA’s 65-game threshold for seasonal awards, potentially affecting his All-NBA chances.
Jaren Jackson Jr. narrowly missed All-NBA, which limits his extension options with the Grizzlies and could make him a target for the Lakers in 2026, especially if LeBron James retires and cap space opens up for the Lakers to sign a star like Jackson.
Despite not making the All-NBA teams, Jaylen Brown has been pivotal for the Boston Celtics, showcasing his improved game and leadership in their playoff run. Brown's 40-point performance in Game 2 against the Indiana Pacers highlights his impact, as he continues to prove his worth and drive the Celtics closer to an NBA Finals appearance.
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown was surprisingly left off the All-NBA teams despite a strong season, causing discontent among his teammates. Brown, who was a second-team selection last year, played stellar defense and contributed significantly to the Celtics' league-best 64-18 record. Teammate Payton Pritchard expressed frustration over the omission, highlighting Brown's two-way play and the team's overall success. The Celtics continue their playoff run, preparing for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Indiana Pacers.
Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers was named to the All-NBA third team, significantly increasing the value of his five-year max contract extension from around $206 million to approximately $245 million. Haliburton, who averaged 20.1 points and led the NBA with 10.9 assists per game this season, helped the Pacers reach the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2014.
The All-NBA First Team picks are causing debate, with Jalen Brunson's strong performance leading to discussions about his potential inclusion over Jayson Tatum. The All-Defense and All-Rookie teams have also been selected, sparking further conversation among fans and analysts.
Tyrese Haliburton, the breakout player for the Indiana Pacers, is at risk of losing out on over $40 million due to the NBA's new load management rules, which require players to play at least 65 games and 20 minutes per game to qualify for certain awards. Despite being guaranteed a $200 million contract, Haliburton criticizes the rule, stating that the money will only benefit the NBA owners. The situation also impacts other players, such as Joel Embiid, and could have implications for the MVP race.