Sports Illustrated ’s NBA 100 ranking is back ahead of the 2025–26 season. This season, SI writers Chris Mannix and Liam McKeone voted on the top players. The list represents the top 100 NBA players based on their current projection for this season. Players with long-term injuries were still considered for these projections, but rookies are not included. Only players with at least one NBA season are evaluated against each other. Players are ranked based on their overall skill set and are not weighted based on their team’s performance.

FULL RANKINGS: Nos. 100–51 , Nos. 50–11 and Nos. 10-1 . Top Five Rookies and Coaches .

50. Desmond Bane

Magic SG | 19.2 PPG • 6.1 RPG • 39.2 3FG%

Bane has been miscast as a No. 1 option in Memphis of late due to his star teammates suffering fr

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