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
(00:40) Payton Pritchard extension
(08:55) Brandin Podziemski extension
(16:40) NBA Award voting
(21:30) MVP
(40:25) Surprise All-NBA players
(45:50) Rookie of the Year
(54:35) All Rookie Team
(57:50) Defensive Player of The Year
(1:02:15) Most Improved Player
(1:07:25) Sixth Man of the Year
(1:09:25) Coach of the Year
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