NBA Quarter-Mark Awards: Embiid MVP, Gobert DPOY, and Early All-Star Predictions

Joel Embiid leads the MVP race at the NBA quarter-mark, followed closely by Nikola Jokic, Tyrese Haliburton, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Kevin Durant. Rudy Gobert is making a case for his fourth Defensive Player of the Year trophy, with Anthony Davis and Herb Jones as his main competitors. Chet Holmgren is the clear front-runner for Rookie of the Year, while Alperen Sengun, Tyrese Maxey, and Scottie Barnes are in the mix for Most Improved Player. Immanuel Quickley, Austin Reaves, and Malik Monk are the top contenders for Sixth Man of the Year, and Nick Nurse, Jamahl Mosley, and Ime Udoka are leading the Coach of the Year race.