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Data as of 2026-10-18 · Freshness verified

NBA · 2026-27

Most Improved Player

What past winners reveal and what Forecast projects today.

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Ten previous editions

Winner, their team’s regular-season record and subsequent playoff outcome.

Available editions: 10/10 · Complete rows: 10
The winner’s teamRegular season · Win %
2025-26Nickeil Alexander-Walker56.1%
2024-25Dyson Daniels48.8%
2023-24Tyrese Maxey57.3%
2022-23Lauri Markkanen45.1%
2021-22Ja Morant68.3%
2020-21Julius Randle56.9%
2019-20Brandon Ingram41.7%
2018-19Pascal Siakam70.7%
2017-18Victor Oladipo58.5%
2016-17Giannis Antetokounmpo51.2%
SeasonPlayerTeamRecordGamesWin %Playoffs
2025-26Nickeil Alexander-WalkerAtlanta Hawks46–368256.1%First round4-2 · NYK
2024-25Dyson DanielsAtlanta Hawks40–428248.8%No playoffs
2023-24Tyrese MaxeyPhiladelphia 76ers47–358257.3%First round4-2 · NYK
2022-23Lauri MarkkanenUtah Jazz37–458245.1%No playoffs
2021-22Ja MorantMemphis Grizzlies56–268268.3%Conference semifinals4-2 · GSW
2020-21Julius RandleNew York Knicks41–317256.9%First round4-1 · ATL
2019-20Brandon IngramNew Orleans Pelicans30–427241.7%No playoffs
2018-19Pascal SiakamToronto Raptors58–248270.7%Champion4-2 · GSW
2017-18Victor OladipoIndiana Pacers48–348258.5%First round4-3 · CLE
2016-17Giannis AntetokounmpoMilwaukee Bucks42–408251.2%First round4-2 · TOR

Win percentage uses games actually played, including shortened seasons. Playoffs are retrospective context, not information available to voters. Historical association is not causation.

Published projections · 2026-27

Projected impact and team wins provide context. They are not award-winning probabilities or an award-specific candidate shortlist.

Teams

Data as of Oct 18, 2026 · Freshness verified

TeamExpected winsGamesWin %Published range
Oklahoma City Thunder61.38274.8%50–7380%
Denver Nuggets548265.9%42–6680%
San Antonio Spurs53.98265.7%42–6680%
Cleveland Cavaliers52.38263.7%41–6480%
Houston Rockets52.28263.6%40–6480%
Detroit Pistons51.58262.8%40–6380%
Toronto Raptors50.78261.8%39–6280%
Los Angeles Lakers50.18261.1%38–6280%
Boston Celtics47.18257.4%35–5980%
Minnesota Timberwolves45.28255.2%34–5780%
New York Knicks44.38254%33–5680%
Philadelphia 76ers44.18253.8%32–5680%
Orlando Magic43.38252.8%32–5580%
Golden State Warriors42.18251.4%30–5480%
Charlotte Hornets40.98249.8%29–5280%
Portland Trail Blazers39.98248.6%28–5180%
Phoenix Suns39.38247.9%28–5180%
Atlanta Hawks38.98247.4%27–5180%
Miami Heat37.78245.9%26–4980%
Chicago Bulls36.18244%24–4880%
Indiana Pacers34.68242.2%23–4680%
New Orleans Pelicans348241.4%22–4680%
Milwaukee Bucks33.98241.4%22–4680%
Dallas Mavericks32.68239.8%21–4480%
LA Clippers32.58239.6%21–4480%
Utah Jazz31.38238.2%20–4380%
Brooklyn Nets28.48234.6%17–4080%
Memphis Grizzlies28.28234.4%17–4080%
Washington Wizards25.98231.6%14–3880%
Sacramento Kings248229.2%12–3680%
Players

Sorted by projected impact, without applying award eligibility rules. Impact alone does not measure defense, improvement or a bench role.

Data as of Oct 18, 2026 · Freshness verified

PlayerTeamProjected impact · BPM scalePublished rangeExpected games
Nikola JokićDEN+11.19–13.180%64.243.9–78.1
Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderOKC+9.97.8–11.980%6746.7–80.9
Victor WembanyamaSAS+9.67.5–11.680%62.442.1–76.3
Luka DončićLAL+85.9–1080%64.143.8–78
Giannis AntetokounmpoMIA+6.94.8–980%51.423.1–72.3
Kawhi LeonardTOR+6.74.6–8.880%55.535.2–69.4
Tyrese HaliburtonIND+5.81.8–9.780%36.48.1–57.3
Jalen DurenDET+5.43.3–7.580%67.347–81.2
Cade CunninghamDET+4.62.5–6.680%66.546.2–80.4
Donovan MitchellCLE+4.32.2–6.480%65.144.8–79
Jimmy ButlerGSW+4.32.2–6.480%46.818.5–67.7
Jayson TatumBOS+4.10.2–8.180%49.721.3–80.5
Tyrese MaxeyPHI+4.12–6.180%68.348–82
Chet HolmgrenOKC+41.9–6.180%61.841.5–75.7
Anthony EdwardsMIN+41.9–680%6847.7–81.9
Jamal MurrayDEN+3.91.8–5.980%67.847.5–81.7
Stephen CurryGSW+3.71.6–5.880%49.321–70.2
James HardenCLE+3.61.5–5.780%62.342–76.2
Paul ReedDET+3.60.9–6.380%52.924.6–73.8
Amen ThompsonHOU+3.61.5–5.680%73.453.1–82
Players shown: 20/522

Ranges express projection uncertainty, not award probabilities.

Sources and scope

NBA awards, regular-season standings and playoff results held by SportiveWorld. Official NBA history ↗

SportiveWorld Forecast: published team-win and player-impact projections.

Retrieved: Oct 18, 2026

Projection reference

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