NBA MVP revealed: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander crowned back-to-back winner after another remarkable season

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, 27, has been named the NBA MVP for 2026, making him the 14th player in league history to win back-to-back Most Valuable Player awards. The news was reported by ESPN's Shams Charania. Gilgeous-Alexander's consecutive MVP titles follow another remarkable individual season in the NBA.