In this episode of The Ringer NBA Show, Howard Beck and Michael Pina discuss recent NBA news, focusing on comments made by team owners Matt Ishbia and Mark Cuban. They then dive into way-too-early predictions for the 2026 NBA awards, including MVP, Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year, Sixth Man, Most Improved, and Defensive Player of the Year. They make "spicy" and "insanely spicy" picks for each category, adhering to self-imposed rules that exclude recent winners and top favorites.
Outlines
Part 1: Owner News & NBA Governance
Part 2: 2026 NBA Awards - MVP, Coach of the Year
Part 3: 2026 NBA Awards - Rookie, Sixth Man
Part 4: 2026 NBA Awards - Most Improved, Defensive Player
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