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Tyrese Maxey and Cade Cunningham Surge into MVP Conversation

12 Nov

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Tyrese Maxey and Cade Cunningham emerge as MVP dark horses
Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, and Giannis Antetokounmpo lead the MVP race
Victor Wembanyama's 38-point game keeps him in the top 5 MVP contenders

Tyrese Maxey and Cade Cunningham Surge into MVP Conversation

As the 2025-26 NBA season reaches the fourth week, a new crop of players has entered the MVP conversation. Tyrese Maxey of the Philadelphia 76ers and Cade Cunningham of the Detroit Pistons have both made a strong case for the award, with their teams being among the hottest in the league.

The traditional MVP favorites, however, continue to jostle for the top spot. Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, and Giannis Antetokounmpo have all been putting up dominant performances, leading their teams to strong starts. Meanwhile, Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs has kept himself in the top five of the MVP rankings with a 38-point outing against the Chicago Bulls.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have also been a surprise, opening the season with an 11-1 record. Their star player, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, has been a consistent force, scoring 30-plus points in 10 of the team's first 12 games.

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