This is how the race for the MIP is going, with 4 major candidates

Qualitative leaps completely out of all sense and absolutely unexpected. That's what we are seeing so far this season in the NBA and what makes the race for the Most Improved Player (MIP) tighter and more exciting than ever. It will be interesting to see if these names can sustain their level throughout the season.

Breaking glass ceilings and exploring limits is no easy feat in a competition like the NBA, but there are four cases so far this season that are paradigmatic of what it means to suddenly change status by one's own merits. The MIP award was created to reward players who, from one season to the next, completely change their professional career. This is what several men are doing so far this season.

Indeed, Ryan Rollins is emerging as a key piece for the Bucks, scoring and leading the game with tremendous efficiency, being a fundamental lieutenant to Antetokounmpo. Similarly, Ajay Mitchell is capable of relieving defensive and playmaking responsibilities for Shai, with whom he complements perfectly. Both are improving their average numbers of points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks by more than 16 points, but they cannot relax. Behind them, the names of Jaime Jáquez Jr and Austin Reaves are also making a case to compete for the MIP NBA 2026.

Highest change in PPG+RPG+APG+SPG+BPG this season compared to last (min 8 GP):

+16.8 — Ryan Rollins
+16.0 — Ajay Mitchell
+14.8 — Jaime Jaquez Jr.
+14.0 — Austin Reaves

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— BucksRealm (@BucksRealm) November 13, 2025

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