- Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets is a finalist for the NBA Most Valuable Player award after leading the league in rebounds and assists per game.
- French sensation Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs is the frontrunner for Defensive Player of the Year, leading the NBA in blocks and defensive rating.
- The NBA Coach of the Year finalists include the Spurs' Mitch Johnson, the Pistons' J.B. Bickerstaff, and the Celtics' Joe Mazzulla.