The 2018 NBA Awards took place on Monday, June 25 in California as the National Basketball Association held its year-end ceremony to honor the top performers from the previous season. From league MVP to most improved player and Sixth Man of the Year to Coach of the Year, every one of the league’s most prestigious awards were on the line when the NBA’s brightest stars entered the venue.
When it was all said and done, there were very few surprises as the awards were handed out.
Did you miss out on Monday night’s ceremony? If you did, we have you covered.
The full list of award recipients and winners from the 2018 NBA Awards in Los Angeles can be seen below.
2018 NBA Awards: Start Time, TV Channel & Viewing Details
Event: 2018 NBA Awards
Date: Monday, June 25, 2018
Start Time: 9:00 P.M. EST
Location: Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California.
Broadcast: TNT
2018 NBA Awards Winners
Winner of each award is recognized in bold
MVP
- James Harden (Houston Rockets)
- LeBron James (Cleveland Cavaliers)
- Anthony Davis (New Orleans Pelicans)
Rookie of the Year
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- Donovan Mitchell (Utah Jazz)
- Ben Simmons (Philadelphia 76ers)
- Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics)
Defensive Player of the Year
- Anthony Davis (New Orleans Pelicans)
- Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers)
- Rudy Gobert (Utah Jazz)
Coach of the Year
- Dwane Casey (Toronto Raptors)
- Quin Snyder (Utah Jazz)
- Brad Stevens (Boston Celtics)
Most Improved Player
- Clint Capela (Houston Rockets)
- Spencer Dinwiddie (Brooklyn Nets)
- Victor Oladipo (Indiana Pacers)
Sixth Man of the Year
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- Eric Gordon (Houston Rockets)
- Lou Williams (Los Angeles Clippers)
- Fred VanVleet (Toronto Raptors)