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.
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The Favourites to Win Most Improved Player
- Deni Avdija with odds 8/15 on BoyleSports
- Jalen Johnson with odds 10/3 on BoyleSports
- Keyonte Darnell George with odds 9/1 on BoyleSports
- Keyonte George with odds 10/1 on BetMGM
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker with odds 28/1 on BoyleSports
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deni Avdija | 8/15 | 65.22% |
| Jalen Johnson | 10/3 | 23.08% |
| Keyonte Darnell George | 9/1 | 10.00% |
| Keyonte George | 10/1 | 9.09% |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | 28/1 | 3.45% |
| Anthony Black | 30/1 | 3.23% |
| Michael Porter Jr. | 50/1 | 1.96% |
| Jalen Duren | 66/1 | 1.49% |
| Ryan Rollins | 80/1 | 1.23% |
| Amen Thompson | 100/1 | 0.99% |
| Collin Gillespie | 100/1 | 0.99% |
| Dillon Brooks | 100/1 | 0.99% |
| Ajay Mitchell | 150/1 | 0.66% |
| Matas Buzelis | 150/1 | 0.66% |
| Alex Sarr | 250/1 | 0.40% |
| Andrew Nembhard | 250/1 | 0.40% |
| Davion Mitchell | 250/1 | 0.40% |
| Donovan Clingan | 250/1 | 0.40% |
| Jaime Jaquez Jr. | 250/1 | 0.40% |
| Jaylon Tyson | 250/1 | 0.40% |
| Kelel Ware | 250/1 | 0.40% |
| Kyshawn George | 250/1 | 0.40% |
| Neemias Queta | 250/1 | 0.40% |
| Norman Powell | 250/1 | 0.40% |
| Onyeka Okongwu | 250/1 | 0.40% |
| Reed Sheppard | 250/1 | 0.40% |
| Scottie Barnes | 250/1 | 0.40% |
| Shaedon Sharpe | 250/1 | 0.40% |
| Stephon Castle | 250/1 | 0.40% |
| Trey Murphy III | 250/1 | 0.40% |
Who is the Favourite to Win the Most Improved Player Award?
As of 26 January 2026, according to the odds, the favourite to win the Most Improved Player award is Deni Avdija, best priced at 8/15 with BoyleSports.
The odds mean that the probability for Deni Avdija to win is 65.22%.
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 |
