Watch Now

Salop: Cunningham for MVP not a hot take anymore

November 12, 2025 12:46 PM

Pierre Andresen picks Andrew "Combo" Salop's brain for some hot takes on Cade Cunningham's standing in the MVP race, how he stacks up against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and more.

Related Videos

HLs: Brunson earns NBA Cup MVP in final round win

Jackson Jr.'s 31-point day vs. LAC shows ceiling

How will Magic adapt with Suggs (hip) sidelined?

Flagg ‘emerging as a star’ after posting 42 points

NBA Trade Tinder: Morant, Giannis, Kuminga

Who will be the ‘X-Factors’ in NBA Cup Final?

Castle ‘on his groove’ ahead of NBA Cup Final

Flagg becomes first 18 year old to score 40+

Rockets vs. Nuggets felt like a playoff matchup

NBA players who don’t get enough longevity credit

How players and coaches have ‘embraced’ NBA Cup

Daigneault, Bickerstaff lead NBA COTY odds

NBA All-Star bubble: Duren, Murray, Barnes

Will Spurs or Knicks be crowned NBA Cup champs?

nbc_nba_houden_2minhl_251215(2).jpg

Highlights: Nuggets outlast Rockets in OT thriller

Nuggets earn ‘exhilarating’ win over Rockets in OT

‘No wavering’ for Murray, Nuggets after win vs HOU

Star power takes over in Rockets-Nuggets thriller

Jokic: Nuggets need to build on win over Rockets

nbc_nba_dallasutah_flaggcomp_251215(1).jpg

HLs: Flagg’s historic night not enough vs. Jazz

Pistons show ‘resolve’ in physical win vs. Celtics

HLs: Pistons take down Celtics in gritty battle

Cunningham relishes in Pistons’ win over Celtics

Walsh has tools to be ‘elite’ Three ‘n D player

Pistons have ‘full confidence’ commanding East

Durant bringing a ‘different dynamic’ to Rockets

Around the NBA: LeBron’s poster, Steph’s heave

Spurs delivered ‘statement moment’ defeating OKC

Spurs, Wemby show competitive spirit against OKC

Morant, Williamson will benefit if they are traded

Latest Clips

Highlights: Northwestern handles Valparaiso

Highlights: UConn blows out Butler

Hurley: ‘We got a chance to be a top-five defense’

Highlights: St. John’s outlasts DePaul

Highlights: Michigan State pummels Toledo

Can anyone stop Scottie Scheffler in 2026?

Is Nebraska a true contender after hot start?

Stafford, Maye among PFF’s top graded quarterbacks

Top players to watch in Patriots-Ravens SNF clash

CFP Preview: No. 8 Oklahoma vs. No. 9 Alabama

CFP Preview: No. 7 Texas A&M vs. No. 10 Miami

Michigan State belongs in Big Ten’s top tier

Edwards embraces being a ground breaker

‘This or that’ with Rory: Club edition

Broncos’ aggressive approach the difference vs. GB

Steelers have easier road to win AFC North

Is it time for Tua’s tenure in Miami to end?

PL RAW: Sunderland take fiery Tyne-Wear derby

10 Premier League stars on show at AFCON 2025

Leeds’ tactical changes leads to an uptick in form

How Sunderland triumphed against Newcastle

Colts ‘lack better options’ than Rivers

Rodgers has Steelers skill players fantasy-viable

Why it’s smart for Washington to sit Daniels

‘The Morgan Rogers Show’ leads Villa to contention

Ekitike ‘is Liverpool’s savior’ this season

Patrick: Tua not a starter ‘until further notice’

Foden has Man City ‘looming’ over title race

‘Creativity is a concern’ for Arsenal this season

Does Tomlin survive another first-round loss?