What happened: Naz Reid, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Ayo Dosunmu and Tre Jones fill Nos. 29 through 26, followed by Stephen Curry at No. 25. Kawhi Leonard, Ajay Mitchell and Malik Monk take Nos. 24 through 22 before Curry returns at No. 21.

Why it matters: The release follows Amen Thompson's No. 31 placement and moves the season-long countdown into its final 20. The rankings preserve a season-end snapshot of ball-handling highlights before the 2026-27 campaign.

What to watch: The countdown next turns to Nos. 20-11.