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Jokic's Injury Clouds MVP Race Amid Rising Stars

1/24/2026

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Nikola Jokic leads the MVP race with 29.6 points, 12.2 rebounds, and 11 assists per game, but a knee injury could limit games and complicate the 65-game minimum.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 31.4 points in January, boosting the Oklahoma City Thunder's MVP case.
Tyrese Maxey is making a case for MVP with a breakout season, while Joe Mazzulla's coaching draws scrutiny.

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Story summary

Nikola Jokic leads the MVP race with 29.6 points, 12.2 rebounds, and 11 assists per game, but a knee injury could limit games and complicate the 65-game minimum.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 31.4 points in January, boosting the Oklahoma City Thunder's MVP case.
Tyrese Maxey is making a case for MVP with a breakout season, while Joe Mazzulla's coaching draws scrutiny.