NBA Most Improved Player Odds & Favorites 2025-26: Pistons' Duren Leads the Pack

The Detroit Pistons' Jalen Duren is the NBA Most Improved Player odds favorite at +190.

Trailing Duren are the Chicago Bulls' Josh Giddey (+475), Portland Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija (+550), Milwaukee Bucks' Ryan Rollins (+900), and Atlanta Hawks' Jalen Johnson (+2200).

📊 NBA Most Improved Player odds 2025-26

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Odds via FanDuel.

• Andrew Nembhard: +900
• Deni Avdija: +1200
• Bennedict Mathurin: +1600
• Ausar Thompson: +1600
• Amen Thompson: +2000
• Shaedon Sharpe: +2500
• Matas Buzelis: +2500
• Jaden Ivey: +2500
• Jonathan Kuminga: +3000
• Josh GIddey: +3000
• Michael Porter: +3000
• Payton Pritchard: +3000
• Scoot Henderson: +3500
• Derrick White: +3500
• Brandon Miller: +3500

🏅 NBA Most Improved Player past winners

❓NBA Most Improved Player FAQs

Who is the favorite to win NBA Most Improved Player?

Detroit Pistons forward Jalen Duren is the favorite to win the 2025-26 NBA Most Improved Player award at +190 odds.

Who won NBA Most Improved Player last year?

Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels won NBA Most Improved Player after averaging 14.1 PPG, 5.9 RPG, 4.4 APG, and leading the NBA with thee steals per game.

How is the Most Improved Player determined?

The winner of NBA Most Improved Player is selected by a panel of sportswriters throughout the United States and Canada. Writers vote for first, second, and third place, and each placing is worth points. The player with the most total points is crowned the winner.