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Johnson, Duren favorites for Most Improved Player

February 25, 2026 12:27 PM

Trysta Krick and Vaughn Dalzell share their picks for the NBA's Most Improved Player award as Portland's Deni Avdija's eligibility may be in doubt due to injury.

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