Video: 2017-18 NBA Midseason Awards/Most Valuable Player

The 2017-18 Most Valuable Player race in the NBA is shaping up to be a close one. With so many players performing at an elite level, the second half of the season will be crucial in determining this season's MVP.

2017-18 NBA Midseason Most Valuable Player Rankings

5 - Kyrie Irving (Boston Celtics)

4 - Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks)

3 - LeBron James (Cleveland Cavaliers)

2 - Kevin Durant (Golden State Warriors)

1 - Anthony Davis (New Orleans Pelicans)

Video: 2017-18 NBA Midseason Awards/Rookie of the Year

Halfway through the Celtics regular season, Jayson Tatum has emerged as a prime candidate for NBA Rookie of the Year.

However, he faces some stiff competition against some of the top rookie performers in recent memory.

2017-18 NBA Midseason Rookie of the Year Rankings

5 - Lauri Markkanen (Chicago Bulls)

4 - Kyle Kuzma (Los Angeles Lakers)

3 - Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics)

2 - Donovan Mitchell (Utah Jazz)

1 - Ben Simmons (Philadelphia 76ers)