Nicki Minaj to perform during first NBA Awards show

Nicki Minaj will perform during the first NBA Awards show, airing on June 26 on TNT. Credit: AP / Chris Szagola
Nicki Minaj will perform during the first NBA Awards show, airing June 26 on TNT, the NBA and Turner announced on Thursday.
The show, hosted by Drake, will be held at Basketball City at Pier 36 in Manhattan and will serve as the NBA’s official awards show, honoring the season’s top performers.
Among the awards to be presented will be MVP, Rookie of the Year, Sixth Man Award, Defensive Player of the Year, Coach of the Year and Most Improved Player.
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