The NBA's MVP will be announced Sunday. Gilgeous-Alexander, Wembanyama or Jokic the finalists

The NBA will announce its Most Valuable Player award on Sunday, the day before Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs. The three finalists for the MVP honor are Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama, and Nikola Jokic. The timing of the announcement adds extra spotlight to the start of the conference finals matchup.