In this Dec. 9, 2007, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant smiles during the first half of their NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors in Los Angeles. Bryant has won the NBA's MVP award for the first time, the Los Angeles Times reported on its Web site Friday night, May 2, 2008, citing anonymous sources familiar with the outcome of voting by media members.

In this Feb. 26, 2008 file photo, Seattle Supersonics' Kevin Durant dunks against the Golden State Warriors during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Oakland, Calif. Durant has been chosen as the NBA Rookie of Year, The Associated Press has learned. The honor was first reported by The Seattle Times in Wednesday's April 30, 2008 editions.

OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 16: Monte Ellis #8 of the Golden State Warriors shakes the hand of Kevin Durant #35 of the Seattle SuperSonics after the game on April 16, 2008 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 16: Earl Watson #25 of the Seattle SuperSonics leaves the court after the game against the Golden State Warriors on April 16, 2008 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 16: Baron Davis #22 of the Golden State Warriors leaves the floor after the game against the Seattle SuperSonics on April 16, 2008 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 16: Monte Ellis #8 of the Golden State Warriors lays the ball up during the game against the Seattle SuperSonics on April 16, 2008 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 16: Kevin Durant #35 of the Seattle SuperSonics hugs Al Harrington #3 of the Golden State Warriors after the game on April 16, 2008 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 16: Kevin Durant #35 and Luke Ridnour #8 of the Seattle SuperSonics during the game against the Golden State Warriors on April 16, 2008 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 16: Mickael Pietrus #2 of the Golden State Warriors jumps to the basket against Johan Petro #27 of the Seattle SuperSonics on April 16, 2008 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 16: Monte Ellis #8 of the Golden State Warriors jumps to shoot against the Seattle SuperSonics on April 16, 2008 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 16: Kevin Durant #35 of the Seattle SuperSonics jumps to shoot during the game against the Golden State Warriors on April 16, 2008 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 16: Kevin Durant #35 of the Seattle SuperSonics dunks the ball over Baron Davis #5 of the Golden State Warriors on April 16, 2008 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 16: Jeff Green 22 of the Seattle SuperSonics dunks the ball during the game against the Golden State Warriors on April 16, 2008 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 16: Kevin Durant #35 of the Seattle SuperSonics jumps to shoot against Baron Davis #5 of the Golden State Warriors on April 16, 2008 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 16: Kevin Durant #35 of the Seattle SuperSonics dunks the ball during the game against the Golden State Warriors on April 16, 2008 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 16: Jeff Green #22 of the Seattle SuperSonice jumps to shoot during the game against the Golden State Warriors on April 16, 2008 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 16: Johan Petro #27 of the Seattle SuperSonics jumps to shoot against Andris Biedrins #15 of the Golden State Warriors on April 16, 2008 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 16: Kevin Durant #35 of the Seattle SuperSonics lays the ball up to the basket during the game against the Golden State Warriors on April 16, 2008 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 16: Marco Belinelli #18 of the Golden State Warriors jumps to shoot against Johan Petro #27 of the Seattle SuperSonics on April 16, 2008 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 16: Jeff Green #22 of the Seattle SuperSonics lays the ball up during the game against the Golden State Warriors on April 16, 2008 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 16: Earl Watson #25 of the Seattle SuperSonics jumps to shoot against Andris Biedrins #15 of the Golden State Warriors on April 16, 2008 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 16: Monte Ellis #8 of the Golden State Warriors dunks the ball during the game against the Seattle SuperSonics on April 16, 2008 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 16: Andris Biedrins #15 of the Golden State Warriors jumps to shoot during the game against the Seattle SuperSonics on April 16, 2008 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

SAN FRANCISCO - APRIL 11: Stephen Jackson #1 of the Golden State Warriors throws the opening tip-off at the unveiling of the Stephen Jackson Basketball Court at the Omega Boys Club (1060 Tennessee Street) in San Francisco on Friday, April 11, 2008. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: Copyright NBAE 2008 (Photo by Don Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)

SAN FRANCISCO - APRIL 11: Stephen Jackson #1 of the Golden State Warriors unveiled the Stephen Jackson Basketball Court at the Omega Boys Club (1060 Tennessee Street) in San Francisco on Friday, April 11, 2008. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: Copyright NBAE 2008 (Photo by Don Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)

SAN FRANCISCO - APRIL 11: Stephen Jackson #1 of the Golden State Warriors with Phil Ginsberg, Chief of Staff of the Mayor's Office, proclaimed April 12 as Stephen Jackson Day in San Francisco. Jackson unveiled the Stephen Jackson Basketball Court at the Omega Boys Club (1060 Tennessee Street) in San Francisco on Friday, April 11, 2008. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: Copyright NBAE 2008 (Photo by Don Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)

PHOENIX - APRIL 14: Steve Nash #13 of the Phoenix Suns drives against the Golden State Warriors in an NBA game played at U.S. Airways Center April 14, 2008 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

PHOENIX - APRIL 14: Amare Stoudemire #1 of the Phoenix Suns puts a shot up against the Golden State Warriors in an NBA game played at U.S. Airways Center April 14, 2008 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

PHOENIX - APRIL 14: Boris Diaw #3 of the Phoenix Suns dunks against Mickael Pietrus #2 of the Golden State Warriors in an NBA game played at U.S. Airways Center April 14, 2008 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

PHOENIX - APRIL 14: Raja Bell #19 of the Phoenix Suns drives for a shot against the Golden State Warriors in an NBA game played at U.S. Airways Center April 14, 2008 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)