2022-23 NBA Awards Predictions: Kevin Durant Will Win The MVP After 8 Years

There have been some significant developments in free agency ahead of the 2022–23 NBA season. Los Angeles Clippers signed John Wall, the Lakers holding fort with Russell Westbrook, Brooklyn proceeding with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, and the Timberwolves bringing in Rudy Gobert. Boston Celtics and Phoenix Suns are dealing with off-court issues.

Denver Nuggets are one of the favorites to win it all in the Western Conference. Nikola Jokic won his second straight MVP award. Michael Malone is the favorite to be named Coach of The Year. J.B. Bickerstaff is an honorable mention. He will continue to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to the top seedings in Eastern Conference after the franchise acquired Donovan Mitchell. He helped the team to buy into the defensive end and develop players like Evan Mobley and Darius Garland.

Anthony Edwards is returning to the Minnesota Timberwolves next season. He is expected to play a bigger role and improve his game. Anfernee Simons is a player who had a career season in 2022 and will play again the following year. Simon averaged 17.3 points per game last season and he could increase that to at least 20 points. He will be Damian Lillard's sidekick on the offensive guard.

Golden State Warriors won the NBA title in 2022. Jordan Poole, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, and Stephen Curry will all return. Christian Wood is a big man who can play with Luka Doncic. He could be considered for the Sixth Man of the Year award. He averaged 17.9 PPG, 10.1 RPG, 1.0 BPG last year. The 27-year-old can also play in the frontcourt with the Dallas Mavericks.

Paolo Banchero will win the Rookie of the Year award in 2023. Chet Holmgren won't play in the NBA in that year because he hurt his leg. Jabari Smith will be the second best rookie behind Banchro. He will play for the Houston Rockets with Jalen Green. He was drafted by Houston at No. 3 overall. Kevin Durant will get the MVP award. The award will take place in 22-23 NBA Awards.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the top defensive players in the NBA thanks to his exceptional quickness and talent. Rudy Gobert is a candidate for a fourth Defensive Player of Year award. Only two players have won four Defensive Players of The Year awards: Dikembe Mutombo and Ben Wallace. Kevin Durant will win the MVP award in 2023.

Kevin Durant is the favorite for the NBA MVP Award. Giannis Antetokounmpo is also in the running for MVP. The Greek Freak is one of the best two-way players in NBA. He can guard all five positions and score anytime at the rim. The Bucks will bounce back after last year’s disappointing exit in playoffs. They will have Khris Middleton back healthy and the rest of their team looks solid. Kevin Durant will be the team's MVP candidate.