NBA analyst Vincent Goodwill suggested that Russell Westbrook could be named the 2025 Most Improved Player. Since joining the Denver Nuggets this season, Westbrook has had more opportunities to play like his usual self.

The Cavs have players vying for several key awards, including MVP, Sixth Man, Clutch, Defensive Player, Most Improved and Coach of the Year.

Below is look at NBA Most Improved Player opening odds ... an Indiana Pacer has won the award the following year. The player's improvement should directly contribute to the overall success ...

“Inside the NBA” gave us the 2025 All-Star starters last night, and we might have a little bit of controversy. First, let’s get to the picks for each conference. This comes from an aggregate of the fan vote (50 percent), player vote (25 percent) and media vote (25 percent). Backcourt: Steph Curry (Warriors), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)

So it feels strange that there isn’t an official mechanism for the NBA to celebrate Ball’s recovery this season. Ball isn’t a proper candidate for the Most Improved Player award — mostly because he hasn’t improved. Instead, he’s accomplished ...

In the midst of a breakout season, Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham has been one of the most talked about young players in the league. Many have discussed his cade to be an All-Star, but one analyst recently took things a step further.

So it feels strange that there isn’t an official mechanism for the NBA to celebrate Ball’s recovery this season. Ball isn’t a proper candidate for the Most Improved Player award — mostly ...

The three-year anniversary of Lonzo Ball’s ill-fated knee injury passed without fanfare Tuesday night. For the past two years, the anniversary served as an ominous reminder of the depth of ...

On the way to the Men's Team USA Basketball gold medal campaign in the 2024 Paris Olympics, Stephen Curry had a couple of monumental performances. However, the Golden State Warriors star didn't win the Olympic Men's Basketball MVP. Although LeBron James earned such honors, Curry's historic efforts earned the guard a prestigious award.

On Wednesday night, the Dallas Mavericks picked up a tight 137-136 win over their Southwestern Division rival New Orleans Pelicans. The offense was scorching hot, as the Mavericks shot 54.2% from the floor, 46.5% from three, and snagged 16 offensive rebounds to turn into 32 second-chance points.

Pascal Siakam scored 37 points, Tyrese Haliburton had 30 points and eight assists, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Detroit Pistons 133-119 on Wednesday night. Siakam and Haliburton combined to hit 25 of 38 shots,

In that same span, the Cavs’ perimeter defense has given up 4.9 triples good for — you guessed it — most in the NBA. Tyler Herro has scored 25 or more points five times over his last eight ...