when does mvp get announced nba

The 2025 NBA MVP award was announced on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 7 p.m. ET on TNT, just prior to Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers. This timing is typical as the MVP award is usually revealed during the playoffs, often around the second round or conference finals, rather than immediately after the regular season ends. The delay allows the NBA to evaluate performances through the early playoff rounds when deciding the winner. The finalists for the 2025 MVP were Shai Gilgeous- Alexander, Nikola Jokić, and Giannis Antetokounmpo, with Gilgeous-Alexander widely expected to receive the honor following his outstanding regular season and playoff performance. Thus, the NBA MVP announcement generally takes place in late April to May, usually during the playoffs, and specifically for 2025, it was on May 21st.