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NBA awards debate: Early picks for MVP, ROY and dark-horse candidates

The NBA season is nearly a quarter complete and the contenders for the league's top awards are coming into focus.

Will LeBron James be able to add a fifth MVP award to his trophy room? Or, can a center win the MVP for the first time in over two decades? Does the league's most impressive rookie thus far reside in Sacramento, California? Which coaching performance has stood out this season?

Our experts answer the big questions and make their bold predictions about the NBA awards races.

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