Stephon Castle (Spurs), Zaccharie Risacher (Hawks), Jaylen Wells (Grizzlies), Alex Sarr (Wizards), Kel'el Ware (Heat) Isaiah Collier (Jazz), Bub Carrington (Wizards), Matas Buzelis (Bulls), Yves Missi (Pelicans), Zach Edey (Grizzlies)

After Sunday’s Game 1 victory, the NBA made a massive announcement regarding the Thunder’s superstar point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The NBA announced that Shai has been named as a finalist for the 2024-25 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player Award.

Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets, two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder are the finalists for this season's Most Valuable Player award,