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  • • Joel Embiid Eligible to Sign Four-Year Super Max Extension with Sixers
    After being named to the All-NBA Second Team, Philadelphia 76ers franchise pillar Joel Embiid is now officially eligible to sign a supermax contract. Embiid—under contract through the 2022-23 season—received 28 first-team votes and 70 second-team votes. He joins Portland Trail Blazers superstar guard Damian Lillard, Phoenix Suns floor general Chris Paul, Most Improved Player Award […] The po...2021
  • • Inside The W with Michelle Smith: Laney Leading Liberty
    Betnijah Laney’s emergence as a go-to player in the WNBA didn’t happen overnight, even if few people likely saw it coming last year before the breakout season in Atlanta that led to her winning the league’s Most Improved Player Award. The post Inside The W with Michelle Smith: Laney Leading Liberty appeared first on WNBA.com - Official Site of the WNBA....2021
  • The 'Most Improved Player Award winners' quiz
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    How many NBA players who have won the Most Improved Player Award can you name in five minutes?...2021
  • • Knicks All-Star Julius Randle gets sweetest surprise after winning Most Improved Player award
    New York Knicks star Julius Randle got the sweetest and most adorable surprise after he won the Most Improved Player of the Year award. On Tuesday, Randle was named the recipient of the prestigious award for his highly successful 2020-21 season–one that also saw the Knicks break their seven-year playoff drought. In a rather heartwarming […] The post Knicks All-Star Julius Randle gets s...2021
  • • The most shocking aspect of Julius Randle’s Most Improved Player award
    New York Knicks star Julius Randle has officially been announced as the 2020-21 Most Improved Player — a well-deserved honor for the first-time All-Star. As it turns out, however, the final results of the vote might come as a bit of a surprise for most. The final results were released by the NBA, and apparently, […] The post The most shocking aspect of Julius Randle’s Most Improv...2021
  • • Knicks’ Julius Randle Wins 2020-21 Kia NBA Most Improved Player Award
    Julius Randle is one of the major reasons for the Knicks’ turnaround in New York, leading the team to it’s first postseason berth since the 2012-13 season. After being selected to the All-Star game for the first time in his seven year career, he adds a new trophy to his trophy case. Randle has been […] The post Knicks’ Julius Randle Wins 2020-21 Kia NBA Most Improved Player...2021
  • • Julius Randle wins 2020-21 NBA Most Improved Player award
    New York Knicks forward Julius Randle has been named the 2020-21 NBA Most Improved Player. A first-time NBA All-Star selection in his seventh season, Randle becomes the first player to win the NBA Most Improved Player Award with New York. The annual award, which was first presented in the 1985-86 season, is designed to honor … Continue reading "Julius Randle wins 2020-21 NBA Most Improved Pl...2021
  • • Pelicans Looking to Move J.J. Redick, Eric Bledsoe Ahead of Trade Deadline
    In no small part due to high-flying forward Zion Williamson, a generational talent and ready-made superstar, the New Orleans Pelicans are perceived to be one of the most promising young teams in the NBA. Of course, having Brandon Ingram (2019-20’s Most Improved Player award winner) and Lonzo Ball (the 2017 NBA Draft’s second overall pick) […] The post Pelicans Looking to Move J.J...2021
  • • NBA Award Watch: 2021 Most Improved Player
    The 2020-21 NBA season is roughly a quarter of the way through as we enter February. At this point in the season, there have been quite a few players that have made incredible leaps this season in their production. Last season, Brandon Ingram won the NBA Most Improved Player Award with his breakout year. Now, […] The post NBA Award Watch: 2021 Most Improved Player appeared first on SLAM....2021
  • • Vince Carter gives Celtics’ Jaylen Brown early endorsement for Most Improved Player
    Jaylen Brown has been doing it all for the Boston Celtics of late. The 24-year-old came out firing to start the season, and he hasn’t looked back since. So much so, that future Hall of Famer Vince Carter believes that Brown is currently the frontrunner for this season’s Most Improved Player award. According to the […] The post Vince Carter gives Celtics’ Jaylen Brown early ...2021

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Improved Player Award injury and suspension

  • • If Simmons isn’t Rookie of the Year, he’s a lock for another award
    The race for NBA Rookie of the Year is between Ben Simmons and Donovan Mitchell, and the latest argument in favor of the latter is that Simmons isn’t actually a rookie. If that was true, he should have no competition for the Most Improved Player award.After being selected No. 1 overall in the 2016 draft, the Philadelphia 76ers guard missed the entire season due to a foot injury. Simmons never logg...2018
  • • CJ McCollum suspended for season opener
    C.J. McCollum has been suspended for the first game of 2017-2018 season as a result of his actions during a preseason game.During a game between the Blazers and Suns, McCollum left the bench during an altercation, which carries a one-game suspension. Below is the statement from the NBA. McCollum won the NBA’s Most Improved Player Award in 2016 and followed that up with the best season of his caree...2017
  • • Ignore the Rumors, Jimmy Butler Shouldn't Be Going Anywhere
    2016
  • • Damian Lillard Helps Keep Trail Blazers' Dark-Horse Dreams Alive
    2016
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    2016
  • • A Star Is Born: NBA Players Who Broke Out in 2015-16
    2016
  • • NBA Awards Odds 2015-16: Predicting Who Will Take Home the Hardware
    2016
  • • Everything You Need to Know About the Charlotte Hornets' 2015-16 NBA Season
    2015
  • • Fantasy Basketball 2015: Top NBA Player Rankings and 1st-Round Mock Draft
    2015
  • • Jimmy Butler Reportedly Doesn't Respect Derrick Rose's Work Ethic
    2015

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Improved Player Award lifestyle

  • • Inside Goran Dragic's Dramatic and Game-Changing Transition with the Miami Heat
    2015

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Improved Player Award trade, contract, salary rumors

  • • Joel Embiid Eligible to Sign Four-Year Super Max Extension with Sixers
    After being named to the All-NBA Second Team, Philadelphia 76ers franchise pillar Joel Embiid is now officially eligible to sign a supermax contract. Embiid—under contract through the 2022-23 season—received 28 first-team votes and 70 second-team votes. He joins Portland Trail Blazers superstar guard Damian Lillard, Phoenix Suns floor general Chris Paul, Most Improved Player Award […] The po...2021
  • • Pelicans' Brandon Ingram wins Most Improved Player award
    Ingram joined the Pelicans in July 2019 as part of a trade that sent All-Star Anthony Davis to the Lakers....2020
  • • If Simmons isn’t Rookie of the Year, he’s a lock for another award
    The race for NBA Rookie of the Year is between Ben Simmons and Donovan Mitchell, and the latest argument in favor of the latter is that Simmons isn’t actually a rookie. If that was true, he should have no competition for the Most Improved Player award.After being selected No. 1 overall in the 2016 draft, the Philadelphia 76ers guard missed the entire season due to a foot injury. Simmons never logg...2018
  • • Jaguars’ Robinson touts Victor Oladipo for Most Improved Player, takes shot at Magic
    Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Allen Robinson gave his support to Victor Oladipo for the NBA’s Most Improved Player Award and took a shot at Oladipo’s former team.Oladipo was one of the players the Pacers received in the trade that sent Paul George to the Thunder. Since arriving in Indianapolis, Oladipo has played the best basketball of his professional career. He’s averaging career highs in p...2018
  • • LA Lakers Insider: D'Angelo Russell on Verge of Breakout Season
    2016
  • • Trail Blazers sign CJ McCollum to contract extension
    The Trail Blazers today signed guard CJ McCollum to a contract extension to bring him under contract through the 2020-21 season, president of basketball operations Neil Olshey announced. It is reportedly a four-year extension, worth $106 million total. The reigning winner of the Most Improved Player Award, McCollum averaged 20.8 points (44.8% FG, 41.7% 3PT, 82.7% FT), [...]...2016
  • • Report: CJ McCollum agrees to max contract with Blazers
    CJ McCollum’s wallet just got a lot fatter. According to a report by Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical on Monday, McCollum has agreed to a four-year, $106 million contract extension with the Portland Trail Blazers. The deal comes with no options and no trade kickers. Portland guard CJ McCollum has reached agreement on a four-year, $106M maximum contract extension, league sources tell @TheVertica...2016
  • • Ignore the Rumors, Jimmy Butler Shouldn't Be Going Anywhere
    2016
  • • Trail Blazers' Ceiling Is High Despite Series Loss to Warriors
    2016
  • • Top 2016 Offseason Priorities for the Indiana Pacers
    2016

Improved Player Award stats and results

  • • The most shocking aspect of Julius Randle’s Most Improved Player award
    New York Knicks star Julius Randle has officially been announced as the 2020-21 Most Improved Player — a well-deserved honor for the first-time All-Star. As it turns out, however, the final results of the vote might come as a bit of a surprise for most. The final results were released by the NBA, and apparently, […] The post The most shocking aspect of Julius Randle’s Most Improv...2021
  • • Hornets’ Devonte Graham reacts to his 2 first-place votes for MIP award
    Devonte Graham of the Charlotte Hornets finished fifth in the NBA’s Most Improved Player Award voting, finishing behind a bevy of players including the winner – Brandon Ingram of the New Orleans Pelicans. Devonte Graham was not particularly pleased about the results, especially the fact that he only received two first place votes: 2 votes […] The post Hornets’ Devonte Graham reacts to ...2020
  • • Pelicans' Ingram caps breakout season with MIP
    Brandon Ingram won the NBA's Most Improved Player award after setting career highs in points, rebounds, assists, steals and 3-point percentage....2020
  • • Superstar or so-so? Ceilings for 23-and-under NBA standouts
    In only his second season, 21-year-old Luka Doncic of the Mavericks clearly is already one of the best players in the NBA. But for other young standouts, the crystal ball is a little more cloudy. Will they become All-Stars and lead a team to the Finals, or are they simply longtime rotation players? Here are forecasts for the career ceilings for those 23-or-younger players: Jayson Tatum, Celtics | ...2020
  • • Spencer Dinwiddie: Devonte’ Graham should win Most Improved Player
    Spencer Dinwiddie is gaining some serious buzz for the NBA’s Most Improved Player Award, but he has a better candidate in mind. The Brooklyn Nets guard took to Twitter this weekend to thank fans for their support before saying that Charlotte Hornets counterpart Devonte’ Graham should win the award instead. Dinwiddie, who is in his sixth NBA season, has emerged as the leader of the Nets in Kyrie Ir...2019
  • • Jaguars’ Robinson touts Victor Oladipo for Most Improved Player, takes shot at Magic
    Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Allen Robinson gave his support to Victor Oladipo for the NBA’s Most Improved Player Award and took a shot at Oladipo’s former team.Oladipo was one of the players the Pacers received in the trade that sent Paul George to the Thunder. Since arriving in Indianapolis, Oladipo has played the best basketball of his professional career. He’s averaging career highs in p...2018
  • • CJ McCollum suspended for season opener
    C.J. McCollum has been suspended for the first game of 2017-2018 season as a result of his actions during a preseason game.During a game between the Blazers and Suns, McCollum left the bench during an altercation, which carries a one-game suspension. Below is the statement from the NBA. McCollum won the NBA’s Most Improved Player Award in 2016 and followed that up with the best season of his caree...2017
  • • Turner, Hield and gauging the NBA's most improved player
    Not all heroes wear capes, and in the NBA, not all players will become superstars. For role players across the league, there’s always a possibility of making major improvements when given an expanded role. The Most Improved Player award gives players like this a great opportunity to be recognized for a significant uptick in production. The award began in 1985 and has since had winners with a lot o...2017
  • • Giannis Antetokounmpo wins 2017 NBA Most Improved Player
    The Milwaukee Bucks added to their trophy cabinet yet again on Monday night, as Malcolm Brogdon won the 2017 NBA Rookie of the Year Award. Soon after, Giannis Antetokounmpo took home 2017’s Most Improved Player Award. Antetokounmpo, 22, played his fourth season with the Bucks in 2016-17 averaging 22.9 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 5.4 assists […]...2017
  • • LA Lakers Insider: D'Angelo Russell on Verge of Breakout Season
    2016

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    2016
  • • 3 Hidden Bright Spots for the Chicago Bulls so Far
    2015
  • • Does a Change of Scenery Actually Ever Help NBA Youngsters?
    2015
  • • Offseason Trade Ideas for Chicago Bulls to Round out Their Roster
    2015
  • • B/R NBA's Max 5 Series: Is Jimmy Butler Really a Maximum-Contract Player?
    2015
  • • Why James Harden, Not Stephen Curry Is This Year's NBA MVP
    2015
  • • Inside Goran Dragic's Dramatic and Game-Changing Transition with the Miami Heat
    2015
  • • Skylar Diggins Offers Inside Look to Her Basketball Life With Camp Tour
    <p> BAYONNE, NJ -- When Skylar Diggins attended basketball camps at a young age, she would dream that one day she would be running a camp of her own. </p><p> That once somewhat lofty notion is now a reality. Diggins, coming off a sophomore season in the WNBA where she was named an All-Star and won the Most Improved Player Award, has embarked on a series of camps -- the Reach 4 th...2015
  • • NBA Trade Rumors: Latest Buzz Surrounding Deron Williams, Goran Dragic and More
    2014
  • • Will Goran and Zoran Dragic Become the NBA's Next Brother Pairing?
    2014

Top Improved Player Award news

  • • Jimmy Butler Reportedly Doesn't Respect Derrick Rose's Work Ethic
    2015
  • • Bulls' Butler wins 2014-15 Kia NBA Most Improved Player Award
    The Chicago Bulls' Jimmy Butler, who earned his first All-Star selection and set career highs in scoring, rebounding and assists, has won the 2014-15 Kia NBA Most Improved Player Award, the NBA announced today. Butler becomes the first player to win the award with the Bulls....2015
  • • Jimmy Butler Reportedly Wins Most Improved Player Award for 2014-15 NBA Season
    2015
  • • C.J. McCollum Wins 2015-16 NBA Most Improved Player Award
    2016
  • • Potential Part-Time PG Jimmy Butler Embracing Role as Bulls' New Leader
    2015
  • • Jimmy Butler's Game Ready to Explode to New Heights After Signing Max Contract
    2015
  • • Monthly NBA Awards: Selecting the December Winner in Every Category
    2014
  • • Hassan Whiteside Chasing More NBA 2K15 Love
    2015
  • • C. J. McCollum Wins Most Improved Player Award
    2016
  • • Inside Goran Dragic's Dramatic and Game-Changing Transition with the Miami Heat
    2015
  • • Hornets Go All-Out in Campaigning for Kemba Walker to Win 'Most Improved Player'
    2016
  • • Blazers' McCollum named Kia NBA Most Improved Player
    The Portland Trail Blazers' CJ McCollum, who more than tripled his scoring average from the previous season, is the winner of the 2015-16 Kia NBA Most Improved Player Award, the NBA announced today. The 6-4 guard joins Kevin Duckworth (1987-88) and Zach Randolph (2003-04) as the only Trail Blazers to earn the award, which is designed to honor an up-and-coming player who has made a dramatic improv...2016
  • • Warriors May Find Key Piece to Title Puzzle, Draymond Green, Comes at High Cost
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  • • Does a Change of Scenery Actually Ever Help NBA Youngsters?
    2015

Improved Player Award fantasy rankings and news

  • • NBA Awards Odds 2015-16: Predicting Who Will Take Home the Hardware
    2016
  • • Fantasy Basketball 2015: Top NBA Player Rankings and 1st-Round Mock Draft
    2015
  • • What Derrick Rose's Latest Surgery Means for Bulls and Eastern Conference
    2015

Improved Player Award schedule, game

  • • Knicks All-Star Julius Randle gets sweetest surprise after winning Most Improved Player award
    2021
  • • Victor Oladipo captures Most Improved Player Award
    Pacers guard Victor Oladipo was named the league’s Most Improved Player award, it was announced during the NBA’s annual awards broadcast.He beat out Rockets center Clint Capela and Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie, as expected. Oladipo blossomed into a star after getting dealt by the Thunder in the Paul George blockbuster.Oladipo averaged 23.1 PPG, 4.3 RPG and 5.2 APG while leading the Pacers to the p...2018
  • • LA Lakers Insider: D'Angelo Russell on Verge of Breakout Season
    2016
  • • Ignore the Rumors, Jimmy Butler Shouldn't Be Going Anywhere
    2016
  • • Trail Blazers' Ceiling Is High Despite Series Loss to Warriors
    2016
  • • Top 2016 Offseason Priorities for the Indiana Pacers
    2016
  • • Damian Lillard Helps Keep Trail Blazers' Dark-Horse Dreams Alive
    2016
  • • Clippers vs Trail Blazers: Game 3 Score, Twitter Reaction from 2016 NBA Playoffs
    2016
  • • C.J. McCollum Wins 2015-16 NBA Most Improved Player Award
    2016
  • • NBA Playoff Bracket 2016: Full Review of Postseason Picture, Matchups and Odds
    2016

Improved Player Award rumors, scandals

  • • The most shocking aspect of Julius Randle’s Most Improved Player award
    2021
  • • Rick Carlisle addresses Luka Doncic’s bid for Most Improved Player award
    There have been whispers that Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is among the players being considered to bag the Most Improved Player award. Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle is aware of these talks, but he noted that the race is a bit crowded. Per Eddie Sefko of mavs.com, Carlisle doesn’t seem too optimistic that Doncic […] The post Rick Carlisle addresses Luka Doncic’s bid for Most...2020
  • • Spencer Dinwiddie: Devonte’ Graham should win Most Improved Player
    2019
  • • NBA Playoff Bracket 2016: Full Review of Postseason Picture, Matchups and Odds
    2016
  • • NBA Awards Odds 2015-16: Predicting Who Will Take Home the Hardware
    2016
  • • Everything You Need to Know About the Charlotte Hornets' 2015-16 NBA Season
    2015
  • • Jimmy Butler's Game Ready to Explode to New Heights After Signing Max Contract
    2015
  • • 2015 NBA Draft Prospects Who Would Help the Indiana Pacers
    2015
  • • NBA Rumors: Latest Buzz Surrounding LaMarcus Aldridge, Jimmy Butler and More
    2015
  • • Eric Bledsoe Is Arriving as an NBA Star in 2015
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