NBA Clutch Player of the Year Odds & Favorites 2026-27: Jayson Tatum Takes the Lead
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum leads the 2026-27 NBA Clutch Player of the Year odds at +700, followed by last season's winner, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (+900), and Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic (+1000).
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey follows at +1100, ahead of New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (+1200). Cooper Flagg, Ty Jerome, and Nikola Jokic are tied at +2000, with Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham next at +2500.
Read on for the latest 2026-27 NBA Clutch Player of the Year odds and leading contenders.
Live NBA Clutch Player of the Year odds 2026-27
Our NBA odds update in real time.
NBA Clutch Player of the Year opening odds
Opening 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?
Knicks guard Jalen Brunson is a +700 betting favorite 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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