We have our finalists for the various yearly awards:
https://www.nba.com/news/finalists-announced-for-2020-21-nba-awardsMVP:
Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers
Nikola JokiÄ, Denver Nuggets
Rookie of the Year:
LaMelo Ball, Charlotte Hornets
Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves
Tyrese Haliburton, Sacramento Kings
Defensive Player of the Year:
Rudy Gobert, Utah Jazz
Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors
Ben Simmons, Philadelphia 76ers
Most Improved Player:
Jerami Grant, Detroit Pistons
Michael Porter Jr., Denver Nuggets
Julius Randle, New York Knicks
6th Man of the Year:
Jordan Clarkson, Utah Jazz
Joe Ingles, Utah Jazz
Derrick Rose, New York Knicks
Coach of the Year:
Quin Snyder, Utah Jazz
Tom Thibodeau, New York Knicks
Monty Williams, Phoenix Suns
A couple of surprises on here. First, I thought they'd already given Coach of the Year to Monty Williams, so I'm a little confused. I guess there's more than one Coach of the Year award.
Second, Joel Embiid is one of the finalists for MVP, but not Chris Paul? Really?
Finally, both Jordan Clarkson AND Joe Ingles in the 6th Man Conversation. Look, Joe absolutely belongs there. I'm just shocked that the NBA actually agrees and didn't only nominate Clarkson (who was widely expected to win this category).