2025-26 NBA Most Improved Player of the Year Odds
The NBA Most Improved Player award targets the breakout star who makes the biggest leap during the regular season compared to prior years. This futures market is built on progression, not comebacks, focusing on rising talents who take a dramatic step forward in production and role. Media members across the United States and Canada vote for first, second, and third place, using a weighted points system to decide the winner.
Since 2022 23, the recipient earns the George Mikan Trophy, honoring the five time champion. For bettors, identifying expanded minutes, usage spikes, and offseason development can uncover serious value.
Here are the Live Futures Odds:
Updated: February 17, 2026
Most Improved Player of the YearMost Improved Player of the Year 2025-26
Deni Avdija (POR) -120
Jalen Johnson (ATL) +175
Keyonte George (UTA) +750
Nickeil Alexander-Walker (ATL) +1200
Peyton Watson (DEN) +4500
Jalen Duren (DET) +2000
Anthony Black (ORL) +5000
Michael Porter Jr. (BKN) +5000
Ryan Rollins (MIL) +5000
Jaylon Tyson (CLE) +10000
Dillon Brooks (PHX) +10000
Collin Gillespie (PHX) +10000
Alexandre Sarr (WAS) +15000
Reed Sheppard (HOU) +20000
Ajay Mitchell (OKC) +20000
Matas Buzelis (CHI) +30000
Amen Thompson (HOU) +30000
Jaime Jaquez Jr. (MIA) +30000
NBA Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
