It was announced today that Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey was the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for December 29 through January 4, joining Deni Avdija in the West. Teammate Joel Embiid was also a nominee for the title.

The NBA announced the Players of the Month for the Eastern and Western Conference and Boston Celtics wing Jaylen Brown was beat out by another JB, New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson.

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Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg is off to an impressive start to his career. He should be a freshman in college right now, but reclassified to be at Duke last year, then went first overall in the 2025 NBA Draft, which the Mavericks were lucky enough to win.

Stewart shares the honor of Defensive Player of the Month with Chet Holmgren from the Oklahoma City Thunder. While earning the honor in the Western Conference, Holmgren averaged 7.9 rebounds and 2.0 blocks while helping the Thunder go 11-3 in the month.

In his sixth season, this former Pistons first round pick is emerging as one of the best defenders in the NBA.