Top 5 early candidates for Most Improved Player award in the 2022-23 NBA season featuring Zion Williamson, Anthony Edwards, and more

The NBA season is in full swing. Washington Wizards have been the big story in the East. Milwaukee Bucks are atop the conference. The Phoenix Suns have impressed in both the West and East this season. Ja Morant won the award last year. He averaged 27.4 points last season and 19.1 points the previous year in Memphis Grizzlies.  The MIP award is awarded to players who take their game to the next level.

Zion Williamson is a player who has impressed and disappointed NBA fans since entering the league. He was an All-Star in his second year and averaged 27 points last season. The FanDuel odds for Williamson to win the MIP award are +2700.

Lauri Markkanen was traded to the Utah Jazz this summer. He is averaging 21.5 points per game. Markken is one of the early candidates for the NBA's Most Improved Player award in the 2022-23 season.

Tyrese Maxey is one of the top early candidates for the NBA Most Improved Player award in the 2022-23 NBA season. He is a third-year guard for Philadelphia 76ers.

Anthony Edwards is one of the early favorites to win the NBA Most Improved Player award. He is currently second in betting at +1100. He averaged 21.3 points last season.

Tyrese Haliburton is one of the early candidates for the NBA Most Improved Player award in the 2022-23 NBA season. He is the favorite on FanDuel to win the award at +900.