Pistons guard Cade Cunningham has been chosen as the Eastern Conference Player of the Week, while Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has been chosen as the Western Conference Player of the Week, according to NBA Communications (Twitter links).
Cunningham led Detroit to four wins in the past week while averaging 31.0 points and 9.8 assists on 54.7 percent shooting. This marks the second time in his career that Cunningham has received the honor.
Jokic also led his team to four victories while averaging 31.3 points, 11.3 rebounds and 13.3 assists.
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks), Jalen Duren (Pistons), Kon Knueppel (Hornets), Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers), Norman Powell (Heat) and Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks) were the other Eastern Conference nominees. Devin Booker (Suns), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder), Trey Murphy III (Pelicans), Julius Randle (Timberwolves) and Alperen Sengun (Rockets) were the other Western Conference nominees.