NBA Clutch Player of the Year Odds & Favorites 2026-27: SGA, Brunson Open as Co-Favorites
After winning the award this past season, Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has opened as a +700 co-favorite with Knicks guard Jalen Brunson in the 2026-27 NBA Clutch Player of the Year odds.
Warriors guard Stephen Curry, who won the award in the 2023-24 season, has the third-shortest odds at +1200. Behind him are Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama, Lakers guard Luka Doncic, and Pistons guard Cade Cunningham, all at +1500.
🔢 NBA Clutch Player of the Year opening odds
NBA odds via DraftKings, as of July 21.
| Player | Odds | Player | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | +700 | Tyrese Maxey | +4000 |
| Jalen Brunson | +700 | Kevin Durant | +4000 |
| Stephen Curry | +1200 | Jamal Murray | +4500 |
| Victor Wembanyama | +1500 | Jalen Williams | +5000 |
| Luka Doncic | +1500 | Giannis Antetokounmpo | +5000 |
| Cade Cunningham | +1500 | De'Aaron Fox | +5000 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | +1800 | Trae Young | +5500 |
| Anthony Edwards | +2000 | LeBron James | +5500 |
| Nikola Jokic | +2500 | Kawhi Leonard | +6000 |
| Jayson Tatum | +2500 | Jalen Johnson | +6000 |
| Devin Booker | +3000 | Deni Avdija | +6000 |
| Donovan Mitchell | +3500 | Cooper Flagg | +6000 |
Players not listed have odds greater than +6000.
🤑 NBA clutch scoring leaders 2025-26
Stats via NBA.com.
| Player | Team | Clutch points |
|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Thunder | 175 |
| Jamal Murray | Nuggets | 166 |
| Nikola Jokic | Nuggets | 155 |
| Kevin Durant | Rockets | 146 |
| Tyrese Maxey | 76ers | 144 |
| Anthony Edwards | Timberwolves | 135 |
| Cade Cunningham | Pistons | 121 |
| Jalen Brunson | Knicks | 116 |
| James Harden | Cavaliers | 113 |
| Deni Avdija | Trail Blazers | 107 |
🏆 NBA Clutch Player of the Year past winners
| Year | Name | Team | Preseason odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Thunder | +1500 |
| 2024-25 | Jalen Brunson | Knicks | +850 |
| 2023-24 | Stephen Curry | Warriors | +1400 |
| 2022-23 | De'Aaron Fox | Kings | N/A |
❓ NBA Clutch Player of the Year Award FAQs
Who is the favorite to win NBA Clutch Player of the Year?
Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Knicks guard Jalen Brunson are +700 co-favorites in the 2026-27 NBA Clutch Player of the Year odds.
Who won NBA Clutch Player of the Year last season?
Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won NBA Clutch Player of the Year in the 2025-26 season.
What is the NBA Clutch Player of the Year trophy called?
The NBA Clutch Player of the Year trophy, known as the Jerry West Trophy, honors the Hall of Famer's ability to rise to the occasion in clutch moments.
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