However, Daniels (+4000 on March 4) has been gaining steam over the last month, and on Wednesday, he passed Cunningham (+120) as the favorite at -210. And unlike the former No. 1 overall pick, Daniels is a much better fit for the award.

The 2024-25 regular-season NBA award announcements are just around the corner, but Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick has at least one accolade he's not too jazzed about discussing. When told that Lakers guard Austin Reaves is "in the mix" for the Most Improved Player award,

It’s safe to say JJ Redick isn’t a fan of what the Most Improved Award has become and who is worthy of the achievement.