2026-27 NBA Award Predictions | Can Luka, Wemby, Jokic challenge Shai? | Pritchard, Podz Extensions

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