Whether looking at a Lakers vs Suns prediction or pondering the offseason’s NBA rumours, May is a busy time for NBA news. The Playoffs are underway. Every minor injury is potentially season-altering. The first eight games of the postseason were awesome. Following the drama of the Play-In Tournament, the weekend’s first-round games lived up to

Into the dog days of the season, the NBA rumour mill is focused on injuries rather than player movement. Stars are missing games, and injuries are threatening to derail entire seasons.

The NBA Most Improved Player award recognises the player who has made the biggest step forward. Brandon Ingram won it in 2019/20. Pascal Siakam took the honour in 2018/19 for his breakout year on the way to the Raptors’ first title.