ESPN Forecast: MVP, ROY and more award predictions

— -- Who should win each NBA award this season? And who will win?

We polled the ESPN Forecast panel of experts for their votes -- both their preferences and their predictions.

To determine the order, we used the NBA's point system for first-, second- and third-place votes, and for the top five in the MVP vote. We've also included the number of first-place votes each player (or coach) received.

Rookie of the year

Others receiving votes: Devin Booker, Jahlil Okafor, D'Angelo Russell, Myles Turner and Justise Winslow.

Coach of the year

Others receiving votes (first-place votes):  Brad Stevens (5), Dave Joerger (3), Rick Carlisle (2), Steve Clifford (2), Dwane Casey (1), Luke Walton (1), Mike Budenholzer, Tyronn Lue, Erik Spoelstra and Quin Snyder.

Sixth man of the year

Others receiving votes (first-place votes): Enes Kanter (3), Jrue Holiday (2), Jeremy Lin (2),  Ed Davis (1),  Dennis Schroder (1),  David West (1),  Ryan Anderson, Channing Frye,  Manu Ginobili, Shaun Livingston,  Patrick Patterson, Tristan Thompson, Evan Turner and Justise Winslow.

Most improved player

Others receiving votes (first-place votes):   Will Barton (2),  Jae Crowder (2),  Kawhi Leonard (2),  Kemba Walker (2),  Giannis Antetokounmpo (1),  Isaiah Thomas (1),  Hassan Whiteside (1),  Kent Bazemore, Ed Davis, JaMychal Green, Gary Harris, Rodney Hood, Reggie Jackson and  Zach LaVine.

Defensive player of the year

Others receiving votes (first-place votes): Paul Millsap (1), Tim Duncan (1),  Tony Allen, Avery Bradley, Kevin Durant,  Rudy Gobert,  Al Horford, Andre Iguodala,  DeAndre Jordan and Chris Paul.

Most valuable player

Others receiving votes:  DeMarcus Cousins, Kevin Durant, Tim Duncan, Kyle Lowry, Chris Paul and Isaiah Thomas.