Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham are now eligible for major 2026 NBA awards after the league waived the 65-game rule. Nikola Jokic set a record as the first player to lead the NBA in rebounds and assists while averaging a triple-double for a second straight season. Victor Wembanyama became the first player since Shaq in 2000 to average 25 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocks per game. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is poised to win his second MVP, carrying the Thunder to 64 wins despite injuries. The Clutch Player of the Year race included SGA, Cade Cunningham, and Anthony Edwards, with SGA winning both honors.