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2026-27 NBA Award Predictions | Can Luka, Wemby, Jokic challenge Shai? | Pritchard, Podz Extensions
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Sam is joined by The Athletic's Eric Nehm to discuss the Brandin Podziemski and Payton Pritchard extensions before predicting the 2026-27 NBA Awards! Can Victor Wembanyama, Nikola Jokic, or Luka Doncic challenge Shai for MVP? Can anyone challenge Wemby for DPOY?
(00:00) Intro
(00:45) Payton Pritchard extension
(09:00) Brandin Podziemski extension
(16:45) NBA Award voting
(21:35) MVP
(40:30) Surprise All-NBA players
(45:55) Rookie of the Year
(54:40) All Rookie Team
(57:55) Defensive Player of The Year
(1:02:20) Most Improved Player
(1:07:30) Sixth Man of the Year
(1:09:30) Coach of the Year
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