Is it Wemby's time to win MVP? The odds say he's the early favorite. But he certainly has competition from several previous winners.
Victor Wembanyama enters the season as the betting favorite for the 2026 NBA MVP award ahead of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Dončić, according to DraftKings Sportsbook odds as of October 17. Wembanyama led his team to the NBA Finals last season and is positioned to contend for both MVP and Defensive Player of the Year honors.
Two-time reigning MVP Gilgeous-Alexander remains a top contender after leading the Thunder to consecutive league-best records. Dončić enters the race leading the Lakers following LeBron James' departure, while Nikola Jokić, Jayson Tatum, and newly acquired Miami Heat forward Giannis Antetokounmpo also feature prominently among early candidates.
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