Early Most Improved Player candidates in the NBA

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Anfernee Simons - Portland Trail Blazers

Drafted 24th overall in 2018, Simons was unable to be a regular part of Portland’s rotation as a rookie last season appearing in 20 games for a total of 141 minutes. He’s averaging 21.6 minutes a contest through 12 games in his sophomore season and has a scoring average of 11.8 (14.4 in his last seven outings). Blazers Edge of SB Nation recently spoke of how he can be a contender for the award at season’s end.

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Anfernee Simons - Portland Trail Blazers
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Trae Young - Atlanta Hawks
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander - Oklahoma City Thunder
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Malcolm Brogdon - Indiana Pacers
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Andrew Wiggins - Minnesota Timberwolves
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Devonte’ Graham - Charlotte Hornets
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Luka Doncic - Dallas Mavericks

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Brandon Ingram - New Orleans Pelicans

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Jaylen Brown - Boston Celtics

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Luke Kennard - Detroit Pistons
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Aron Baynes - Phoenix Suns

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Pascal Siakam - Toronto Raptors
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Tristan Thompson - Cleveland Cavaliers

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No Chance - The Oklahoma City Thunder
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Outside Chance - The Utah Jazz
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Probable - The Los Angeles Clippers
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Contender - The Miami Heat
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Favorites - The Chicago Bulls
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