The second annual NBA Awards show takes places on Monday, June 25, at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, and it will be a star-studded event where all of the league's marquee regular-season accolades will be given.
The most anticipated trophy to be handed out, of course, is the Most Valuable Player Award, which may be a landslide victory for Houston Rockets guard James Harden.
The closest race will likely be for the Rookie of the Year honor, which will be a showdown between Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons and Utah Jazz forward Donovan Mitchell.
The Sager Strong award will go to retired center Dikembe Mutombo, and the lifetime achievement award will go to Oscar Robertson.
This year's show will be hosted by funnyman Anthony Anderson in a huge pivot from last year's host Drake.
Presenters include DJ Khaled, Snoop Dogg, Shaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley, with Travis Scott scheduled as the musical performer on the night.
Where: Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California
When: Monday, June 25 at 9 p.m. ET
Watch: TNT
Awards
Most Valuable Player
Nominees: James Harden (HOU), Anthony Davis (NOLA), LeBron James (CLE)
Rookie of the Year
Nominees: Donovan Mitchell (UTAH), Ben Simmons (PHI), Jayson Tatum (BOS)
Sixth Man
Nominees: Eric Gordon (HOU), Fred VanVleet (TOR), Lou Williams (LAC)
Coach of the Year
Nominees: Dwane Casey (TOR), Quin Snyder (UTAH), Brad Stevens (BOS)
Most Improved Player
Nominees: Clint Capela (HOU), Spencer Dinwiddie (BKN), Victor Oladipo (IND)
Defensive Player of the Year
Nominees: Rudy Gobert (UTAH), Joel Embiid (PHI), Anthony Davis (NOLA)
NBA Awards Show 2018: Full List of Awards and TV Schedule
this his second mvp is you count the one his fellow players awarded him*
