Wemby vs. SGA for MVP + time to scrap the NBA’s 65-game rule for awards?
Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine break down the NBA MVP debate between Victor Wembanyama and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander by diving deep into the advanced stats. With Wemby’s league-best +16. 5 on/off swing and SGA’s dominance across nearly every all-in-one metric, the MVP race may be closer than the odds indicate.
Tom & Dan also discuss why the NBA’s 65-game rule might be overdue for reconsideration and react to the possible NBA expansion into Las Vegas and Seattle. (1:12) Wemby’s MVP case (22:22) SGA’s MVP case (40:43) NBPA calls for awards rule changes (1:02:50) NBA votes to explore expansion Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs is surrounded by teammates after he scored the game-winning basket against the Phoenix Suns at Frost Bank Center on March 19, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas Ronald Cortes/Getty Images 🖥️ Watch this full episode on the Yahoo Sports NBA YouTube channel Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple. co/3zEuTQj or at yahoosports.
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