NBA Awards
Deni Avdija and Tyrese Maxey named NBA players of the week
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Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija and Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey have been honored as the NBA Players of the Week for Week 11 of the 2025-26 season. Avdija averaged 26.8 points, 9.8 assists and 8.3 rebounds over four games, helping the Blazers to a 3-1 record. Maxey posted 34.7 points, 8.7 assists and 61.2% field goal shooting in the East.
The NBA's 65-game eligibility rule for season-ending awards has put several star players in jeopardy as the regular season nears its end. Players missing 18 or more games become ineligible, with some top performers already out of contention. Others have limited games left to qualify.
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The NBA has named Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic as the Western Conference Player of the Week for week 14 of the 2025-26 season. Doncic averaged 34.3 points, 10.7 rebounds, 9.7 assists, and two steals per game while shooting 49.2% from the field, helping the Lakers to a 2-1 record. This marks his second such honor with the Lakers and the 16th of his career.
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham has climbed into the top five of the latest Kia MVP Ladder, fueled by his strong performances and the team's 11-game win streak. The rankings highlight Nikola Jokić holding the top spot amid impressive triple-doubles. Other notable shifts include Luka Dončić rising to third with the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham has been named the NBA's Eastern Conference Player of the Week for Week 3 of the 2025-26 season. He averaged 31.0 points, 9.8 assists and shot 54.7% from the field during a 4-0 week that extended Detroit's winning streak to six games. The Pistons, leading the East at 8-2, face the Washington Wizards on Monday night seeking a seventh straight victory.