Charania When I talk to players around the league it's been trending toward Joel Embiid as their pick as their vote as the guy that they view as the most dominant the most valuable on a nightly basis So I think when you talk to players the vote is looking at Joel Embiid

Charania I'm told he participated in the 76ers shootaround this morning He has some treatment this afternoon and then he's going to see when he gets to the arena is he going to be able to warm up to try and play You know Joel Embiid wants to give it a chance

Bill Simmons on the MVP race I voted for Joker Nikola Jokic I changed my pick

Joel Embiid answers questions regarding the chemistry of the group answering what feels different about this team

Joel Embiid full highlights vs Boston Celtics last night 113-97 - Game 5 - First Round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs33 Points on 1223 FG 522 05 from 3 910 FT 4 Rebounds 1 Off Reb 8 Assists 3 TOV 1 Block 4 PF and a - of 13 in 3855 minutes played

Tyrese Haliburton on who his pick is for the MVP My vote would for sure go to Shai back-to-back

Chris Mannix on his MVP vote Ive got Luka Doni in my second tier Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Victor Wembanyama Nikola Joki Jaylen Brown Those four guys are in my first tier and those are the four guys that I am considering casting my MVP vote for