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Breer: McDaniel Aims to Unlock Herbert's MVP Path with Chargers
nfl23 days ago

Breer: McDaniel Aims to Unlock Herbert's MVP Path with Chargers

Albert Breer's mailbag argues Mike McDaniel can lift Justin Herbert toward MVP contention by speeding up and simplifying the Chargers’ offense: a stronger O-line anchored by Tyler Biadasz, a top-notch receiver group (Ladd McConkey, Tre Harris), and a more efficient run game (Omarion Hampton) to reduce mental load and facilitate quicker decisions. The piece also covers McDaniel’s potential future, Chiefs’ outlook, 2027 NFL draft timing, Eagles’ hesitation on Jalen Carter’s contract, a notable 'what-if' Brees to Miami scenario, the best GM/coach/QB in today’s NFL, Rams’ offensive-line questions, field-surface debates for the CBA, Vikings’ QB decision between Kyler Murray and JJ McCarthy, Cowboys’ Pickens vs Lamb money dynamics, and Brendan Sorsby’s potential supplemental draft entry.

via Sports Illustrated|
#justin-herbert#los-angeles-chargers#mike-mcdaniel
Brunson's 45-Point Closeout Seals Knicks' 53-Year Championship
sports27 days ago

Brunson's 45-Point Closeout Seals Knicks' 53-Year Championship

Jalen Brunson scored 45 points to lift the New York Knicks to a 94-90 win over the Spurs in Game 5, delivering New York its first NBA title since 1973 and earning Finals MVP. At 6'2", he joined a rare group of shorter guards who led a championship team in scoring, defying doubts about his size and transforming Knicks culture with his leadership. Teammates and Villanova associates praised his impact, framing the moment as a culmination of hard work, family resilience, and a relentless, fearlessness-driven approach.

via The Guardian|
#championship#jalen-brunson#knicks
Luka Critics Spark Mock MVP Talk After SGA's Playoff Night
sports1 month ago

Luka Critics Spark Mock MVP Talk After SGA's Playoff Night

After Shai Gilgeous-Alexander struggled to 24 points on 7-for-23 shooting in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, fans lit up social media with a -35.6 net on-off rating statistic and sparked Luka Dončić–style comparisons, with some calling SGA MVP while others doubted his value. Despite a strong postseason stat line (around 28.6 ppg, 7.7 apg, 3.0 rpg), his 3-point struggles remain a concern as OKC faces Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs; Game 2 is set for later.

via PFSN|
#luka-doncic#mvp#nba
When Will the Next American-Born NBA MVP Arrive?
sports1 month ago

When Will the Next American-Born NBA MVP Arrive?

An NBA analyst argues the next American-born MVP is likely years away, noting the last American MVP was James Harden in 2018 and that recent winners have been foreign-born or not top-10 draftees. With Victor Wembanyama rising, the piece surveys current and future American contenders—Edwards, Ball, Cunningham, Tatum—and newer prospects like Cooper Flagg and Cameron Boozer, plus longer-shot teens, ranking Boozer as the top bet to become the next American MVP, followed by Flagg, Cunningham, Edwards, Holmgren, Ball, and Darryn Peterson. It also mentions the 65-game eligibility rule that could extend Wembanyama’s own MVP chances.

via SB Nation|
#american#basketball#contenders
West Finals Preview: Thunder, Spurs eye Finals as MVP talk swirls
2026-nba-playoffs1 month ago

West Finals Preview: Thunder, Spurs eye Finals as MVP talk swirls

NBA.com staff debate the 2026 West Finals between the Spurs and Thunder, with most predicting Oklahoma City to prevail given their experience and depth, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as the likely series MVP; a few notes suggest Chet Holmgren could win MVP if he limits Victor Wembanyama, while the Spurs’ young core could push the series to seven games.

via NBA|
#2026-nba-playoffs#mvp#oklahoma-city-thunder
SGA Repeats as NBA MVP After Stellar 2025/26 Season
sports1 month ago

SGA Repeats as NBA MVP After Stellar 2025/26 Season

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named the 2025/26 NBA MVP, earning 83 of 100 first-place votes and 939 points. Jokic was runner-up, with Wembanyama third. SGA averaged 31.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 6.6 assists in 68 games, led the Thunder to a league-best 64 wins, and joined the ranks of players who have won consecutive MVP awards. The official announcement was set for Amazon Prime before Game 7 of Cavs–Pistons.

via Hoops Rumors|
#basketball#mvp#nba
Gilgeous-Alexander claims back-to-back MVP as Jokic finishes second
basketball1 month ago

Gilgeous-Alexander claims back-to-back MVP as Jokic finishes second

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won his second consecutive NBA MVP award with 83 first-place votes, beating Nikola Jokic (10) as Victor Wembanyama finished third. Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 31.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 6.6 assists on 38.6% from three, helping the Thunder to 60+ wins and the league's best record with a league-leading plus-minus of +788. He becomes one of a select few to win back-to-back MVPs and now eyes both another MVP title and NBA championship as an epic Western Conference Finals vs. Wembanyama’s Spurs looms.

via NBC Sports|
#basketball#mvp#nba
Prime Studio Roast: Shams Spoils MVP Scoop
sports1 month ago

Prime Studio Roast: Shams Spoils MVP Scoop

Amazon Prime Video's pregame show teased Shams Charania for reporting Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP win before Prime could reveal it; ESPN published the news first, while Gilgeous-Alexander earned back-to-back MVP honors with 83 of 100 first-place votes, finishing ahead of Nikola Jokić and Victor Wembanyama in the NBA's new media-rights era.

via The New York Times|
#mvp#nba#prime-video