Brad Stevens Wins NBA Exec of the Year, Celtics Thrive

0:00It's April 28th. This is Boston Celtics News Today, your AI-powered team coverage. Brad Stevens just snagged the NBA Executive of the Year Award for the second time in three seasons. He rebuilt Boston's roster last year by shipping out four key players to dodge a huge luxury tax hit, and the Celtics still locked in the number two. Seed in the East. Now they're right back there, looking like real title contenders when folks thought they'd slip. Stevens pulled in 11 first place votes from 30 basketball execs, one from each team. He showed up on 17 ballots total, tying Atlanta's auntie-sala for the most appearances, while Detroit's Trayjan Langdon took third spot again. This puts Stevens among the 12th, two-time winners ever, and just the sixth to grab it twice in three years. His moves kept Boston humming without breaking the bank, proving smart roster tweaks can keep a squad elite. The lead's been dropping other honors too, San Antonio's Victor Wimbanyama swept defensive player of the year unanimously.

1:00Oklahoma City's shy Gilgis Alexander dominated clutch player with 96 first place votes. Keldin Johnson got six men, Derek White earned sportsmanship from players, Nickel Alexander Walker took most improved, and Dallas' Cooper flag is rookie of the year. More big ones like MVP between Gilgis Alexander, Wimbanyama, or Nicola Jokicch, plus coach of the year are coming soon, along with teammate and Hustle awards this week. Boston's front office stays winning, setting the tone for playoff fireworks.