Nickeil Alexander-Walker Named 2025-26 NBA Most Improved Player

Nickeil Alexander-Walker has been named the 2025-26 NBA Most Improved Player, marking the second consecutive year an Atlanta Hawks player has won the award following Dyson Daniels' victory last season. Alexander-Walker secured the honor over finalists Deni Avdija and Jalen Duren after a breakout campaign where he established himself as a starter and posted career-high statistics. He expressed gratitude for the organization's support, noting he felt motivated by the team's belief in him.