Gilgeous-Alexander Seeks Third Straight NBA MVP

As the 2026–27 NBA season approaches, coverage centers on award races and the players expected to shape their teams. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is seeking a third straight MVP, while Victor Wembanyama and Nikola Jokic are also highlighted as leading contenders; Anthony Edwards and Cade Cunningham are discussed as possible challengers. One betting preview favors Jokic at longer odds and also backs Edwards and Cunningham, while cautioning that Wembanyama’s price is short. The Timberwolves’ Edwards is forecast to contend for scoring honors and the MVP, with newcomer LaMelo Ball expected to boost his opportunities and also draw attention for his playmaking. In Detroit, preseason performances are being watched for clues about rotation roles, with a promising rookie, new addition Isaiah Joe and center Paul Reed among those seeking to establish themselves alongside Cunningham.