2026 NBA MVP finalists: Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic and Wemby

The NBA has announced the three finalists for the 2026 Most Valuable Player award: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, and Victor Wembanyama. The trio represents some of the league's most dominant players, with Jokic being a multiple-time MVP winner and Gilgeous-Alexander and Wembanyama emerging as top contenders in recent seasons. The winner will be determined by votes from a panel of sportswriters and broadcasters.