Overview
- USA TODAY experts rank Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander the No. 1 guard after an MVP season that included leading Oklahoma City to its first title and signing a four‑year supermax extension.
- CBS Sports publishes an eight‑voter Top 100 that excludes players expected to miss most or all of 2025‑26, naming Jayson Tatum, Tyrese Haliburton, Damian Lillard and Fred VanVleet among the omissions.
- CBS’ team-by-team tally shows the Thunder with seven Top‑100 players and the Knicks with six, with several other teams featuring five or four selections to highlight roster depth.
- For The Win’s top‑25 is built from three aggregated ballots and currently places Joel Embiid at No. 21, reflecting consensus uncertainty tied to his availability.
- USA TODAY’s guard rankings position Devin Booker among the elite as Phoenix’s primary initiator after major departures, while multiple outlets note James Harden’s veteran resurgence entering 2025‑26.