It’s a bit of an odd award, to be sure. Since the 1985-86 season, the NBA has handed out the Most Improved Player Award, now known as the George Mikan Trophy. It’s designed to reward a player ...

Russell Westbrook's tenure with the Denver Nuggets has served as a platformer for redemption. Given these factors, Westbrook is now a deserving candidate for the NBA Most Improved Player award.

The race for the NBA Most Improved Player (MIP ... but he remains eligible for the Most Improved Player award. The latest odds are favoring Powell to win the MIP ahead of the other four guys ...