2018 NBA Awards


The 2018 NBA Awards were the 2nd annual awards show by the National Basketball Association, held on June 25, 2018, at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California and hosted by Anthony Anderson. James Harden of the Houston Rockets was awarded the NBA Most Valuable Player Award.
During the ceremony, it was revealed during EJ's Neat-O Stat of the Night that the cover athlete of NBA Live 19 will be Joel Embiid.

Winners and finalists

The full list of finalists was announced on May 16, 2018 during the TNT NBA Tip-Off pre-game show and posted to Twitter.
Winners are in boldface.
James HardenHouston Rockets
  • Ben SimmonsPhiladelphia 76ers
  • * Donovan MitchellUtah Jazz
  • * Jayson TatumBoston Celtics
  • Rudy GobertUtah Jazz
  • * Joel EmbiidPhiladelphia 76ers
  • * Anthony DavisNew Orleans Pelicans
  • Lou WilliamsLos Angeles Clippers
  • * Fred VanVleetToronto Raptors
  • * Eric GordonHouston Rockets
  • Victor OladipoIndiana Pacers
  • * Clint CapelaHouston Rockets
  • * Spencer DinwiddieBrooklyn Nets
  • Dwane CaseyToronto Raptors
  • * Brad StevensBoston Celtics
  • * Quin SnyderUtah Jazz
  • Jamal CrawfordMinnesota TimberwolvesAmir JohnsonPhiladelphia 76ers
    Kemba WalkerCharlotte HornetsOscar RobertsonMilwaukee Bucks
    Kevin DurantGolden State WarriorsDaryl MoreyHouston Rockets
  • Dikembe Mutombo
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    Fan Awards

    Fan Awards nominees and categories were announced on the league's official website on April 18, 2018.
    Winners are in boldface.
    Giannis AntetokounmpoMilwaukee Bucks
    LeBron JamesCleveland Cavaliers
  • * Devin BookerPhoenix Suns
  • * Damian LillardPortland Trail Blazers
  • * Terry RozierBoston Celtics
  • * Andrew WigginsMinnesota Timberwolves
  • LeBron JamesCleveland Cavaliers
  • * Kyle AndersonSan Antonio Spurs
  • * Giannis AntetokounmpoMilwaukee Bucks
  • * Ben SimmonsPhiladelphia 76ers
  • * Miloš TeodosićLos Angeles Clippers
  • Anthony DavisNew Orleans Pelicans
  • * Bam AdebayoMiami Heat
  • * Giannis AntetokounmpoMilwaukee Bucks
  • * Marquese ChrissPhoenix Suns
  • * Kristaps PorziņģisNew York Knicks
  • Kyrie IrvingBoston Celtics
  • * James HardenHouston Rockets
  • * Josh JacksonPhoenix Suns
  • * Kemba WalkerCharlotte Hornets
  • * Chris PaulHouston Rockets
  • Russell WestbrookOklahoma City Thunder
  • * James HardenHouston Rockets
  • * LeBron JamesCleveland Cavaliers
  • * Kyle KuzmaLos Angeles Lakers
  • * Nick YoungGolden State Warriors
  • Clutch Shot of the Year – LeBron JamesCleveland Cavaliers
  • * Dunk of the Year – Giannis AntetokounmpoMilwaukee Bucks
  • * Assist of the Year – LeBron JamesCleveland Cavaliers
  • * Block of the Year – Anthony DavisNew Orleans Pelicans
  • * Handle of the Year – Kyrie IrvingBoston Celtics
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    Performances