NBA - Most Improved Player Winner Odds
ExpandThe NBA's Most Improved Player (MIP) award recognizes the player who has demonstrated the most significant improvement during the regular season compared to previous seasons. The winner is selected by a panel of sportswriters from the United States and Canada.
NBA Most Improved Player - Winner Betting Odds
Compare the latest NBA regular season Most Improved Player winner betting odds from UK bookmakers.
BetMGM The Favourites to Win Most Improved Player
- Jalen Johnson with odds 2/1 on BetMGM
- Deni Avdija with odds 9/4 on BetMGM
- Jalen Duren with odds 8/1 on BetMGM
- Josh Giddey with odds 12/1 on BetMGM
- Keyonte George with odds 20/1 on BetMGM
Probability to Win Most Improved Player
With the outright odds, we can easily calculate the probability that a player will win the Most Improved Player award according to the bookmakers.
| Player | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | 2/1 | 33.33% |
| Deni Avdija | 9/4 | 30.77% |
| Jalen Duren | 8/1 | 11.11% |
| Josh Giddey | 12/1 | 7.69% |
| Keyonte George | 20/1 | 4.76% |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | 40/1 | 2.44% |
| Michael Porter Jr. | 60/1 | 1.64% |
| Bennedict Mathurin | 80/1 | 1.23% |
| Amen Thompson | 100/1 | 0.99% |
| Andrew Nembhard | 100/1 | 0.99% |
| Chet Holmgren | 100/1 | 0.99% |
| Reed Sheppard | 100/1 | 0.99% |
| Scottie Barnes | 100/1 | 0.99% |
| Shaedon Sharpe | 100/1 | 0.99% |
| Stephon Castle | 100/1 | 0.99% |
| Alex Sarr | 150/1 | 0.66% |
| Anthony Black | 150/1 | 0.66% |
| Ausar Thompson | 150/1 | 0.66% |
| Jaden McDaniels | 150/1 | 0.66% |
| Kelel Ware | 150/1 | 0.66% |
| Matas Buzelis | 150/1 | 0.66% |
| Quentin Grimes | 150/1 | 0.66% |
| Ron Holland | 150/1 | 0.66% |
| Victor Wembanyama | 150/1 | 0.66% |
| Brandin Podziemski | 250/1 | 0.40% |
| Davion Mitchell | 250/1 | 0.40% |
| Deandre Ayton | 250/1 | 0.40% |
| Derrick White | 250/1 | 0.40% |
| Donovan Clingan | 250/1 | 0.40% |
| Herbert Jones | 250/1 | 0.40% |
| Jabari Smith | 250/1 | 0.40% |
| Jalen Suggs | 250/1 | 0.40% |
| Keegan Murray | 250/1 | 0.40% |
| Mark Williams | 250/1 | 0.40% |
| Max Christie | 250/1 | 0.40% |
| Neemias Queta | 250/1 | 0.40% |
| Onyeka Okongwu | 250/1 | 0.40% |
| Ryan Dunn | 250/1 | 0.40% |
| Santi Aldama | 250/1 | 0.40% |
| Toumani Camara | 250/1 | 0.40% |
| Trey Murphy III | 250/1 | 0.40% |
| Zacharie Risacher | 250/1 | 0.40% |
| Bronny James | 500/1 | 0.20% |
Who is the Favourite to Win the Most Improved Player Award?
As of 5 January 2026, according to the odds, the favourite to win the Most Improved Player award is Jalen Johnson, best priced at 2/1 with BetMGM.
The odds mean that the probability for Jalen Johnson to win is 33.33%.
NBA Most Improved Player Winners
The table below shows the NBA Most Improved Player Winners.
| Season | Most Improved Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2024–2025 | Dyson Daniels | Atlanta Hawks |
| 2023–2024 | Tyrese Maxey | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 2022–2023 | Lauri Markkanen | Utah Jazz |
| 2021–2022 | Ja Morant | Memphis Grizzlies |
| 2020–2021 | Julius Randle | New York Knicks |
| 2019–2020 | Brandon Ingram | New Orleans Pelicans |
| 2018–2019 | Pascal Siakam | Toronto Raptors |
| 2017–2018 | Victor Oladipo | Indiana Pacers |
| 2016–2017 | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 2015–2016 | C.J. McCollum | Portland Trail Blazers |
| 2014–2015 | Jimmy Butler | Chicago Bulls |
| 2013–2014 | Goran Dragić | Phoenix Suns |
| 2012–2013 | Paul George | Indiana Pacers |
| 2011–2012 | Ryan Anderson | Orlando Magic |
| 2010–2011 | Kevin Love | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 2009–2010 | Aaron Brooks | Houston Rockets |
| 2008–2009 | Danny Granger | Indiana Pacers |
| 2007–2008 | Hedo Türkoğlu | Orlando Magic |
| 2006–2007 | Monta Ellis | Golden State Warriors |
| 2005–2006 | Boris Diaw | Phoenix Suns |
| 2004–2005 | Bobby Simmons | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 2003–2004 | Zach Randolph | Portland Trail Blazers |
| 2002–2003 | Gilbert Arenas | Golden State Warriors |
| 2001–2002 | Jermaine O'Neal | Indiana Pacers |
| 2000–2001 | Tracy McGrady | Orlando Magic |
