Action Network senior NBA writer Matt Moore and NBA betting expert Bryan Fonseca attempt to rule out several players for the NBA's 2024-25 Most Valuable Player. From a couple former MVPs to a few players that have likely aged out of the award, the guys try to make some sense of who not to bet. Matt & Bryan also disagree about an ascending star's chances for this award, and explain why one big man might be worth waiting on to bet as the season progresses. Which names do the guys cross off? Embiid? LeBron? Anthony Edwards? Giannis? Find out on this edition of Buckets!

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