We all know the MVP award has no set criteria, and one prominent NBA player is fed up with the moving goalposts.

So some like Alperen Sengun, Domantas Sabonis and Jaren Jackson might get reserve spots. But the real tough decision is measuring Kevin Durant, LeBron James and Anthony Davis against Victor Wembanyama. I’ll go with Durant and LeBron this time — and assume the other two will be in the game.

Quinn Allen's best NBA picks and lineup for playing DraftKings' NBA Pick6 on January 17, featuring Tyler Herro odds, Jayson Tatum odds, and Damian Lillard odds.

Jayson Tatum scored 22 points, Kristaps Porzingis had 18, and the Boston Celtics handed the Golden State Warriors their most lopsided home loss in 40 years with a 125-85 victory on Monday. Jaylen Brown added 17 points,

The NBA champion Boston Celtics crushed the Golden State Warriors 125-85 on Monday as current league leader Cleveland romped past the Phoenix Suns. Golden State had not lost by 40 at home since Jan 15, 1985.

As for Brunson, the Villanova product is within 27,000 tallies of overtaking reigning All-Star Game MVP Damian Lillard (Bucks). Having upped his distribution this year, Brunson’s career-high 7.5 assists per game, in conjunction with his 26 PPG and clutch play makes him one of the more exciting players to watch in the league.

It's been 55 years since the league's MVP played for the New York Knicks, but All-Star point guard Jalen Brunson has been making an outside case for the title.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored 16 of his 38 points in the fourth quarter and overtime, and Josh Hart had the 11th triple-double of his career as the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 125-119 on Wednesday night.

Jalen Brunson scored 16 of his 38 points in the fourth quarter and overtime, and Josh Hart had the 11th triple-double of his career as the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 125-119 on Wednesday night.

Jalen Brunson scored 44 points despite missing part of the third quarter with an apparent injury, and the New York Knicks beat the Milwaukee Bucks 140-106 on Sunday.

An NBA All-Star Game without LeBron James, Kevin Durant or Steph Curry in the starting lineups seems unfathomable. This may be the last season when all three are there, and the day is coming soon when all three are not All-Star starters.

Starters for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game will be revealed at 7 p.m. Eastern Thursday on TNT’s “NBA Tip-Off” show, and once again, we’re set for a change in format.