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Author: Anthony Vlahovic
Last Updated: 16 May, 2025
2024-25 NBA Most Improved Player Odds
The Most Improved Player award in the NBA is one of the most interesting accolades a player can receive. While the rest of the awards handed out in the league have stats that can help narrow the field, the MIP can either be an award with a clear-cut winner or, like the 2023-24 season, it can be given to a player like Tyrese Maxey.
Following the conclusion of the 2024-25 regular season, Dyson Daniels has secured the Most Improved Award after averaging double figures for the first time in his career, while also being a force defensively. Below, we'll break down the best price NBA bettors can get for the 2025-26 MIP Award once the odds are released.
2024-25 NBA Most Improved Player - Best Odds
* Dyson Daniels has won the 2024-25 Most Improved Player Award. Once the 2025-26 MIP odds are released, we will update all tables.
2024-25 NBA Most Improved Player - Final 4 Contenders
Player | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dyson Daniels | ||||
Cade Cunningham | ||||
Austin Reaves | ||||
Christian Braun |
2024-25 Most Improved Player Award Winner
Dyson Daniels: After being acquired by the Hawks, Dyson Daniels took a big step forward in his development. In year three of his career, Daniels averaged 14.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 4.4 assists while also being one of the top candidates for Defensive Player of the Year. Between his averaging in double figures for the first time and the fact that he averaged 3.0 steals per game, Daniels took this award from the likes of Cade Cunningham and Austin Reaves.
Past NBA Most Improved Player Award Winners
Season | Player | Team | Opening odds |
|---|---|---|---|
2024-25 | Dyson Daniels | Atlanta Hawks | +6600 |
2023-24 | Tyrese Maxey | Philadelphia 76ers | +1200 |
2022-23 | Lauri Markkanen | Utah Jazz | N/A |
2021-22 | Ja Morant | Memphis Grizzlies | +3000 |
2020-21 | Julius Randle | New York Knicks | +2000 |
2019-20 | Brandon Ingram | New Orleans Pelicans | +4000 |
2018-19 | Pascal Siakam | Toronto Raptors | N/A |
2017-18 | Victor Oladipo | Indiana Pacers | +2500 |
2016-17 | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Milwaukee Bucks | N/A |
2015-16 | CJ McCollum | Portland Trail Blazers | N/A |
2014-15 | Jimmy Butler | Chicago Bulls | N/A |
The Trade Bump Theory: Why Offseason Moves Often Unlock MIP Futures Value
Some NBA players naturally develop into the system they were drafted into. On the other side of that coin, though, are players who need a change of scenery or a new system to reach their full potential. Recently, the players who move teams early in their careers have become consistent candidates for Most Improved Player.
Offseason moves are exciting for NBA fans, but sharp bettors know how to capitalize on them. If a sharp bettor identifies a player as someone who will be getting extended minutes and a new role, they may be able to find value in that person for the MIP market.
Since 2017-18, five of the eight Most Improved Player winners have been in their first or second season with a new team. This trend started with Victor Oladipo, who was acquired by the Pacers before the 2017-18 season. After opening with (+2500) odds to win the award, he took it home.
Most recently, this trend produced another winner in 2025, as Dyson Daniels saw a spike in minutes and usage during his transition out of New Orleans and into Atlanta. As a result, Daniels secured the award after opening at (+6600). The value of these change-of-scenery candidates can certainly be there; it’s just a matter of identifying the right ones.
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