With about two weeks left in the regular season, perhaps it's time to think about all the awards that will be handed out; some deserved, some not...  Here's who I think should get the various awards:

MVP:  Lebron James, Cleveland Cavaliers

I must admit I am hardly the biggest Lebron James fan, but It is very hard to dismiss the Cavs' record this season, and the impact Lebron has had on it.  The guy does almost everything it takes for his team to win, and it has shown with the best record in the NBA.  Dwyane Wade might make the contest a bit more interesting, but I think Lebron should walk away with the prize.

Rookie of the Year:  Derrick Rose, Chicago Bulls

Point guard is not a very easy position to play in the NBA, especially for a rookie, but Derrick Rose has really grown into the role and will very easily be considered one of the best PG's for years to come in the league.  Chicago's success this season eliminates OJ Mayo from this contest.

Defensive Player of the Year:  Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic

Leading the league in rebounds and blocks is the main reason for this.  Kevin Garnett won last mostly for the effect he had on the team defense, but this year will be more about numbers.

Sixth Man of the Year:  Jason Terry, Dallas Mavericks

This is a bit tougher with the way Nate Robinson plays off the bench in New York, but Terry getting 20 pts a night off bench is a big factor in this choice.  How many teams' entire bench's get 20 points?

Most Improved:  Andrea Bargnani, Toronto Raptors

Maybe Shaquille O'neal's renaissance in Phoenix may make this award a bit harder to get for Bargnani, but he deserves at least some consideration.  Over the last 30 or 40 games, we've seen Bargnani's points and rebounds steadily increasing to career numbers, and over that time, he's been one of the most effective centers in the league.  He's also the best shot-blocker on the Raptors.  I get to watch him play on a regular basis, and he is a completely different player now than he was at the beginning of the season.

Coach of the Year:  Nate MacMillan, Portland Trailblazers

Taking this young team to the elite of the Western Conference is a tough task, but Nate MAcMillan has done,  He's managed his talent very well, and kept his players in check through injuries and adversity.

Executive of the Year:  Danny Ferry, Cleveland Cavaliers

There was a lot of speculation at the beginning of the season about how the Cav's would do this year, and in many ways. they have surpassed expectations.  I didn't they would be in the running for the best record this season.  Getting Mo Williams was an excellent move and it really seemed to make this team whole.  I might consider Micahel Jordan for this award if Charlotte makes the playoffs (bringing in Larry Brown, Boris Diaw, Raja Bell, Vladimir Radmanovic, Desaga Diop, DJ Augustin, re-signing Emeka Okafor, an expanded role for Gerald Wallace by trading Jason Richardson...)

That's my list.  Any thoughts?