Following the announcement of the league's All-NBA and All-Defensive teams, 2025's awards season is in the books.

The NBA announced its All-NBA teams on Friday night, and headlining the list is league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Rounding out the All-NBA First team was Nuggets center Nikola Jokić, Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo,

Here's what to know about the announcement, finalists and expected winner for the NBA MVP award for the 2025 season as the Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks' postseason series get underway.

LeBron James continues to play excellent basketball, even with two decades of NBA wear and tear on his body. This season, he averaged 24.4 points, 8.2 assists and 7.8 rebounds a game while shooting 51.3% from the field and 37.6% from 3-point range, and he doesn't seem to be slowing down.

Alex Condon has a shot at the NBA, but expert think he would benefit from another year with the Florida Gators

The deadline to withdraw from the 2025 NBA Draft is on the horizon. Players who entered their name as early entrants will have until May 28 to stay in the draft or return to school for the 2025-26 college basketball season.

The playoffs used to be the domain of older, savvy vets deep into their 30s, but the league has gotten younger, and the best teams seem to be going in that direction more rapidly.

Scott Foster and Tony Brothers, two of the league's most well-known officials, will be on the call in Oklahoma City.

The Pacers own picks No. 23 in the first round and No. 54 in the second round. But with one of NBA's deepest rosters, they don't have a lot of needs.

Per NCAA rules, underclassmen have until Wednesday, May 28, to withdraw from the draft and retain eligibility. Which players are considering option?