2024-25 NBA awards preview: The 1 logical MVP choice, and finding DPOY value outside of Wemby

Between a Rookie of the Year field without a clear-cut favorite in the way Victor Wembanyama was last season, and a potential changing of the guard in the MVP race, the 2024-25 season should be a fascinating one in regards to the league’s awards.

Even Wembanyama’s expected Defensive Player of the Year campaign is going to be fun to watch, if not compelling as a race between two or more players.

Let’s take stock of some the favorites going into the season, and who my best bets are for each award before the action gets underway.