NBA Insiders predict the major awards for the 2026-27 season. Last season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won his second consecutive MVP, while Victor Wembanyama took Defensive Player of the Year unanimously. The Rookie of the Year race features a talented wave led by AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson.

In the MVP forecast, Victor Wembanyama leads with 102 points, followed by Nikola Jokic (31), Luka Doncic (28), and Gilgeous-Alexander (26). Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs reached the NBA Finals last season, giving him an edge. He faces early tests against the Thunder and Rockets.

For Rookie of the Year, Cameron Boozer tops the list with 61 points, narrowly ahead of Darryn Peterson (56) and AJ Dybantsa (54). Boozer is expected to have the biggest role with Memphis, while Peterson shares usage in Utah.

The Summer Forecast panel ranked top three choices for six major awards, with first-place receiving five points, second three, and third one.