As of January 31, 2026, the NBA MVP race is beginning to separate into clear tiers, with elite production, team success, and availability all playing decisive roles. This updated MVP ladder reflects ...

The Top 4 slots in the Ladder remain set, but Kevin Durant has made his presence felt in the Top 10 of the chase.

San Antonio's star big man keeps shining and enters the fray at the top with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokić.

It has been three weeks since The Lead’s last MVP Ladder, thanks to All-Star Weekend. The only thing that has changed is that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joins Nikola Jokic in being at risk of not playing ...

Opening week of the NBA was incredible if you were a fan of the Spurs or Thunder. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder gave us back-to-back 2 OT games, while the Spurs are 3-0 behind near ...

Week 2 is in the books and it’ll likely be a weekly theme of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander attempting to hold his throne atop the MVP polls. Luka Doncic returned from a three-game absence and dropped 44 ...

Victor Wembanyama looked like a true MVP candidate for the first month of the season before suffering a calf strain. Giannis Antetokounmpo was fifth on the first edition of The Lead’s MVP Ladder, then ...