It’s a bit of an odd award, to be sure. Since the 1985-86 season, the NBA has handed out the Most Improved Player Award, now known as the George Mikan Trophy. It’s designed to reward a player ...

Improvement in the NBA is tricky to categorize — and ... and it doesn't feel right to give him the Most Improved Player award when he's progressing at a pretty normal pace for a top pick.

First-time All-Stars are often the top contenders for the NBA’s Most Improved Player award. Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey became the fifth consecutive MIP (and seventh in the past eight ...

Dwight Howard is one of the greatest defenders in NBA history. He's the only player ever to win the Defensive Player of the Year award in three ... on the subject. Joel Embiid was one of ...

Russell Westbrook's tenure with the Denver Nuggets has served as a platformer for redemption. Given these factors, Westbrook is now a deserving candidate for the NBA Most Improved Player award.

Over the past few seasons, Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid has been ... updated list of their top 100 players in the NBA. Just before the season began, Embiid slotted in at No. 5.

While many have criticized them for how they've handled things, one former player recently came to the team's defense. Among the Sixers big three who has missed the most time is Joel Embiid.

They were climbing in the standings and power rankings thanks to renewed health from Joel Embiid ... the reigning NBA Most Improved Player has had to play under. With Embiid rarely available ...

RELATED: 'Frustrated' Philadelphia 76ers plan to have major discussion about Joel Embiid, says Shams Charania Speaking of Embiid, the 2023 NBA MVP has missed nearly a month as he recovers from a ...

When Joel Embiid is healthy, he is not only the best player for the Philadelphia 76ers but also one of the best players in the NBA. Embiid trying to stay healthy has always been the issue.

The NBA's Most Improved Player award recipient from ... Maxey is franchise-player good. Given Joel Embiid's inability to stay on the court, it would behoove Philly to move on from Embiid at ...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tyrese Maxey scored 43 points to lead a Philadelphia 76ers team without injured Joel Embiid and Paul ... Last season's NBA Most Improved Player, Maxey continued his recent ...