New MVP Race Update: Nikola Jokic Falls from Top Spot as NBA Announces Latest Rankings

On March 21, the press service of the National Basketball Association (NBA) released an updated list of contenders for the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for the 2024/2025 regular season. Serbian star forward Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets has lost his top spot in the race for the trophy.

**MVP Rankings as of March 21, 2025:**

1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City Thunder).
2. Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets).
3. Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks).
4. Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics).
5. Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland Cavaliers).
6. Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors).
7. Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons).
8. LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers).
9. Evan Mobley (Cleveland Cavaliers).
10. Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks).