E ntering Week 4 of the NBA, Tyrese Maxey and Cade Cunningham have entered the MVP chat as long shots with Philadelphia and Detroit as two of the hottest teams in the NBA, while Victor Wembanyama 's 38 point night versus Chicago kept him in the top five of the MVP rankings.

It's never too early to check in on the NBA MVP race, especially in a season where the battle for the top spot is so hotly contested. Several superstars are giving everything they can to prove they're the best player in the world and earn that coveted MVP award.

Who are the favorites to take home the Most Valuable Player award in 2025-26? Below, we provide the odds for the top contenders, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Learn more about the NBA on FOX Sports. FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

San Antonio's superstar center is still developing and progressing, but he has his eyes on greatness, writes Mark Medina.

The MVP race is extremely competitive in the NBA season less than a month into it. Last season saw the award going to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as a premiere two-way superstar. Nikola Jokić and Giannis Antetokounmpo have already each won multiple MVP Awards, but every award adds more to an all-time great player’s legacy.

Celebrating a championship will always be the crowning achievement in professional sports, but individual accolades can define a legacy.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has reclaimed the top spot in the NBA MVP rankings after three weeks into the 2025-26 season.

The latest edition of Newsweek Sports Betting 📩 breaks down the NBA best bets for October 28 and Victor Wembanyama's MVP odds.

It's happening: The U.S. vs. the World is finally a done deal and will be the format for this season's NBA All-Star Game. The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association unveiled the long-awaited plan Tuesday night, after months of trying to figure out the latest way to spark renewed interest in the league's midseason contest.

Vaughn Dalzell breaks down the NBA MVP race after Giannis Antetokounmpo's game-winner and Luka Doncic's big night in his return!