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The NBA has announced its three finalists for the 2025-26 Coach of the Year award. The list includes J.B. Bickerstaff of the Detroit Pistons, Mitch Johnson of the San Antonio Spurs, and Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics.
NBA names three finalists for 2025-26 Coach of the Year Award
The league revealed the finalists via its official social media channels, highlighting the coaches who have delivered standout performances this season. Voting by a global panel of sports journalists will determine the winner, with results expected in the coming weeks as the playoffs progress.
Bickerstaff powered a stunning resurgence in Detroit, transforming the Pistons into a competitive playoff contender after years of rebuilding. Johnson, in his first full season as head coach, elevated the young Spurs roster led by rising star Victor Wembanyama into one of the league’s top win producers.
Mazzulla kept the defending champion Celtics among the Eastern Conference elite despite major injuries, most notably Jayson Tatum’s extended absence, showcasing tactical adaptability and depth management.
The Coach of the Year award, first presented in 1962-63, recognizes the head coach who has made the most positive impact on their team’s performance. Past winners include legends like Red Auerbach and Gregg Popovich.
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