Poll: Who Should Be NBA Coach of the Year?

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Several NBA awards were announced last week, but we're still waiting to see who will be named 2026 Coach of the Year. No date has been set, but there's a good chance we'll hear this week as second-round series get rolling in the NBA playoffs.

The NBA Coach of the Year finalists are:

J.B. Bickerstaff, Detroit Pistons

Mitch Johnson, San Antonio Spurs

Joe Mazzulla, Boston Celtics

Athlon Sports' social team asked fans who they think should win. A few names were mentioned, though there seemed to be a consensus favorite.

What do you think?

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This story was originally published May 3, 2026 at 5:00 AM.