The 2023-24 regular season is in the past, meaning fans are one step closer to learning who will win end-of-season awards.
On Sunday, the NBA revealed the finalists for the six performance awards: Most Valuable Player, Rookie of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Sixth Man of the Year, Most Improved Player and Clutch Player of the Year. The league also revealed the finalists for Coach of the Year.
The finalists were announced on TNT shortly after 6:30 p.m. ET.
As in years past, award winners were voted on by a global panel of 100 sportswriters and broadcasters. This year, however, new rules regarding player availability impacted the award eligibility for several stars.
Here are the finalists for this year's end-of-season awards.
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Most Valuable Player
Finalists
- Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder
- Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets
Previous winners
| Season | Winner |
| 2022-23 | Joel Embiid, 76ers |
| 2021-22 | Nikola Jokic, Nuggets |
| 2020-21 | Nikola Jokic, Nuggets |
| 2019-20 | Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks |
| 2018-19 | Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks |
| 2017-18 | James Harden, Rockets |
| 2016-17 | Russell Westbrook, Thunder |
| 2015-16 | Stephen Curry, Warriors |
| 2014-15 | Stephen Curry, Warriors |
| 2013-14 | Kevin Durant, Thunder |
Rookie of the Year
- Chet Holmgren, Oklahoma City Thunder
- Brandon Miller, Charlotte Hornets
- Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs
Previous winners
| Season | Winner |
| 2022-23 | Paolo Banchero, Magic |
| 2021-22 | Scottie Barnes, Raptors |
| 2020-21 | LaMelo Ball, Hornets |
| 2019-20 | Ja Morant, Grizzlies |
| 2018-19 | Luka Doncic, Mavericks |
| 2017-18 | Ben Simmons, 76ers |
| 2016-17 | Malcolm Brogdon, Bucks |
| 2015-16 | Karl-Anthony Towns, Timberwolves |
| 2014-15 | Andrew Wiggins, Timberwolves |
| 2013-14 | Michael Carter-Williams, 76ers |
Defensive Player of the Year
Finalists
- Bam Adebayo, Miami Heat
- Rudy Gobert, Minnesota Timberwolves
- Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs
Previous winners
| Season | Winner |
| 2022-23 | Jaren Jackson Jr., Grizzlies |
| 2021-22 | Marcus Smart, Celtics |
| 2020-21 | Rudy Gobert, Jazz |
| 2019-20 | Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks |
| 2018-19 | Rudy Gobert, Jazz |
| 2017-18 | Rudy Gobert, Jazz |
| 2016-17 | Draymond Green, Warriors |
| 2015-16 | Kawhi Leonard, Spurs |
| 2014-15 | Kawhi Leonard, Spurs |
| 2013-14 | Joakim Noah, Bulls |
Sixth Man of the Year
Finalists
- Malik Monk, Sacramento Kings
- Bobby Portis, Milwaukee Bucks
- Naz Reid, Minnesota Timberwolves
Previous winners
| Season | Winner |
| 2022-23 | Malcolm Brogdon, Celtics |
| 2021-22 | Tyler Herro, Heat |
| 2020-21 | Jordan Clarkson, Jazz |
| 2019-20 | Montrezl Harrell, Clippers |
| 2018-19 | Lou Williams, Clippers |
| 2017-18 | Lou Williams, Clippers |
| 2016-17 | Eric Gordon, Clippers |
| 2015-16 | Jamal Crawford, Clippers |
| 2014-15 | Lou Williams, Raptors |
| 2013-14 | Jamal Crawford, Clippers |
Most Improved Player
Finalists
- Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia 76ers
- Alperen Sengun, Houston Rockets
- Coby White, Chicago Bulls
Previous winners
| Season | Winner |
| 2022-23 | Lauri Markkanen, Jazz |
| 2021-22 | Ja Morant, Grizzlies |
| 2020-21 | Julius Randle, Knicks |
| 2019-20 | Brandon Ingram, Pelicans |
| 2018-19 | Pascal Siakam, Raptors |
| 2017-18 | Victor Oladipo, Pacers |
| 2016-17 | Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks |
| 2015-16 | CJ McCollum, Trail Blazers |
| 2014-15 | Jimmy Butler, Bulls |
| 2013-14 | Goran Dragic, Suns |
Clutch Player of the Year
Finalists
- Steph Curry, Golden State Warriors
- DeMar DeRozan, Chicago Bulls
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder
Previous winners
The Clutch Player of the Year trophy was introduced during the 2022-23 NBA season.
| Season | Winner |
| 2022-23 | De'Aaron Fox, Kings |
Coach of the Year
Finalists
- Mark Daigneault, Oklahoma City Thunder
- Chris Finch, Minnesota Timberwolves
- Jamahl Mosley, Orlando Magic
Previous winners
| Season | Winner |
| 2022-23 | Mike Brown, Kings |
| 2021-22 | Monty Williams, Suns |
| 2020-21 | Tom Thibodeau, Knicks |
| 2019-20 | Nick Nurse, Raptors |
| 2018-19 | Mike Budenholzer, Bucks |
| 2017-18 | Dwane Casey, Raptors |
| 2016-17 | Mike D'Antoni, Rockets |
| 2015-16 | Steve Kerr, Warriors |
| 2014-15 | Mike Budenholzer, Hawks |
| 2013-14 | Gregg Popovich, Spurs |
