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New York Jets request to interview Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph for their head coach job
The New York Jets are actively searching for a new head coach after parting ways with Robert Saleh in October 2024, following a disappointing start to the season.
The team is exploring top candidates across the league, including Vance Joseph, who has garnered significant attention for his outstanding performance as the Denver Broncos’ defensive coordinator.
Joseph’s recent success with the Broncos has solidified his reputation as one of the NFL’s top coaching prospects.
Known for his strategic defensive schemes and ability to elevate his players’ performance, Joseph has been widely regarded as a strong candidate for head coaching opportunities.
The Jets’ reported interest in Joseph also aligns with the NFL’s Rooney Rule, which requires teams to interview at least one minority candidate for head coaching positions.
The rule, aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion in the league, adds a layer of significance to Joseph’s candidacy.
The Jets’ search for a new head coach marks a critical juncture for the franchise as it aims to rebound from its current struggles and build a competitive team for the future.
Identifying the right leader to shape the team’s identity and foster a winning culture will be essential.
As the coaching search unfolds, Joseph’s candidacy highlights the Jets’ potential commitment to both football excellence and diversity in leadership.
The team’s decision will be closely watched by fans and analysts alike as the organization strives to turn its fortunes around.
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — The NBA’s Most Valuable Player for the 2024–25 season resides in Oklahoma City.
Thunder star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is set to be officially named the league’s MVP on Wednesday night, according to a report from ESPN.
The announcement is scheduled to air at 6 p.m. CT on TNT, crowning the 25-year-old with the highest individual honor in professional basketball.
Gilgeous-Alexander, known for his dynamic scoring and two-way excellence, edged out fellow finalists Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets—a three-time MVP—and Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks, a two-time MVP.
The victory follows a runner-up finish in last season’s MVP race, which was narrowly won by Jokic.
This season, Gilgeous-Alexander elevated his game to historic levels while leading the Thunder to a franchise-best 68 wins and the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, making Oklahoma City the second-youngest team in NBA history to claim the conference’s top seed—trailing only last year’s youthful squad.
In 76 games, he led the NBA in scoring with a career-high 32.7 points per game, while shooting an ultra-efficient 51.9% from the field, 37.5% from three-point range, and 89.8% from the free-throw line. He also averaged 6.4 assists and 5.0 rebounds per game, continuing his ascent as one of the league’s most complete and consistent performers.
The Canadian guard dominated nearly every scoring category, leading the NBA in 50-point, 40-point, 30-point, and 20-point games. His four 50-point performances tied Kevin Durant for the second-most in a single season in Thunder franchise history. His total scoring output surpassed that of the league’s next-highest scorer, Anthony Edwards, by 307 points, despite Edwards appearing in three more games.
Beyond offense, Gilgeous-Alexander earned praise for his defensive tenacity, anchoring a Thunder team widely regarded as one of the best defensive units in recent memory. His ability to apply pressure on both ends of the floor, while managing a historic offensive load, separated him from the field. He is also expected to earn his third consecutive All-NBA First Team selection, which would surpass former Thunder MVP Russell Westbrook in that category.
With this honor, Gilgeous-Alexander becomes the third player in Thunder history to win the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award, joining Kevin Durant (2014) and Russell Westbrook (2017). It is a crowning achievement in what has already been a breakout season for both Gilgeous-Alexander and a resurgent Oklahoma City franchise poised for a deep playoff run.