
By Stephen Noh | April 7, 2026 | THE SPORTING NEWS
The 2026 NBA MVP race is shaping up to be the closest one that we’ve seen in a while. Four legitimate contenders have separated themselves from the rest of the pack.
Nikola Jokic is a triple-double machine and may be having the best offensive season ever. Luka Doncic has carried the Lakers beyond what anyone thought they could do. Victor Wembanyama has already arrived, doing things that nobody else can on a nightly basis. And Shai Gilgeous-Alexander just keeps winning.
It’s impossible to pick the best among that four-man group. All of them have things that they do best, and all have small imperfections that can be used against them. Here are the strongest talking points for and against each …Read More HERE

