The National Basketball Association (NBA) has released an updated ranking of candidates for the Most Valuable Player (MVP) title for the 2025/2026 regular season.
**The MVP rankings as of November 29, 2025:**
1. Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets)
2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City Thunder)
3. Luka Doncic (Los Angeles Lakers)
4. Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks)
5. Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons)
6. Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs)
7. Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland Cavaliers)
8. Tyrese Maxey (Philadelphia 76ers)
9. Alperen Sengun (Houston Rockets)
10. Jalen Johnson (Atlanta Hawks)
Jokic, a three-time winner of the award, lost it to Gilgeous-Alexander in the 2024/2025 season.