The finalists for the MVP trophy are Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic, and Joel Embiid, with Embiid being the only one of the three who has not yet won the award. Lauri Markkanen of the Utah Jazz is among the candidates for the Most Improved Player award, while Paolo Banchero of the Orlando Magic is a candidate for the Rookie of the Year award.
The three finalists for each award are listed in alphabetical order and were selected based on voting results from a global panel of sportswriters and broadcasters.
2022-23 NBA Awards: Finalists
Kia NBA Most Valuable Player
- Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
- Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers
- Nikola Jokić, Denver Nuggets
Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year
- Jaren Jackson Jr., Memphis Grizzlies
- Brook Lopez, Milwaukee Bucks
- Evan Mobley, Cleveland Cavaliers
Kia NBA Most Improved Player
- Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder
- Lauri Markkanen, Utah Jazz
Kia NBA Rookie of the Year
- Paolo Banchero, Orlando Magic
- Walker Kessler, Utah Jazz
- Jalen Williams, Oklahoma City Thunder
Kia NBA Sixth Man of the Year
- Malcolm Brogdon, Boston Celtics
- Bobby Portis, Milwaukee Bucks
- Immanuel Quickley, New York Knicks
Kia NBA Clutch Player of the Year
- Jimmy Butler, Miami Heat
- DeMar DeRozan, Chicago Bulls
- De’Aaron Fox, Sacramento Kings
NBA Coach of the Year
- Mike Brown, Sacramento Kings
- Mark Daigneault, Oklahoma City Thunder
- Joe Mazzulla, Boston Celtics
