US media ESPN selected the top 100 players in the new season, among which the top 10 players are as follows:

1, Jokic

2, Alexander

3, Doncic

4, Antetokounmpo

5, Wenbanyama

6, Edwards

7, Curry

8, James

9, Durant

10, Brunson

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ESPN Top 100-51: Flag 52 George 54 Reeves 60 Bill 86

ESPN Top 100: Embiid 47 Shenjing 25 Harden 23 Butler 18 Jaylenway 11

Note: ESPN's NBA ranking group consists of more than 150 journalists, editors, producers and analysts who are asked to rank based on players' expected performance in the 2025-26 season - including quality and quantity. Due to long-term injuries, Tatum, Halliburton, Lillard, Irving, Dejunta Murray and Van Vreet were not included in the rankings of this season.