Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has a commanding lead in the MVP race. This week's Mussatto's Minutes covers that, Sean Pedulla's NBA journey and more.

Cunningham and SGA are the only two candidates currently on track to hit the 65-game threshold this season

To be eligible for MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, Most Improved Player, All-NBA, and All-Defensive teams, players can miss a maximum of 17 games in a season under the so-called “65-game rule” implemented ahead of the 2023-24 season.

The Denver Nuggets have developed an unfortunate losing habit recently, dropping five of their last seven games, and getting leapfrogged for third place in the

NBA MVP race may narrow as injuries sideline many, missing the 65-game eligibility mark. Carton discusses the tightening race and who could come out on top.

Cade Cunningham dropped 42 points and 13 assists in the Detroit Pistons' dominant win over the New York Knicks. The MVP race is heating

The NBA MVP race is heating up amid player injuries and elite basketball.

Even with the Thunder slowing down considerably from their scorching 24-1 start, SGA still gets major voting props for being clearly the best player on arguably the best team. Detroit has a slight edge in winning percentage, but OKC is once again trouncing everyone in net rating.