USA TODAY ranks best player for all 30 NBA teams

Maxey and Memphis draw the spotlight

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 2h1 min read

Examining the best player from every NBA team based on USA TODAY's rankings led to revelations about Tyrese Maxey, Steph Via @usatodaysports on X

What happened: USA TODAY published a top-100 player ranking ahead of the 2026-27 season. The team-by-team examination spotlights Tyrese Maxey, Steph Curry and Memphis.

Why it matters: Philadelphia opens preseason with Maxey as its lead guard after All-NBA Third Team honors last June. Memphis weighs roster cuts before the deadline, raising the stakes on identifying its cornerstone.

What to watch: Preseason games will test whether the ranking order matches on-court roles.

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@usatodaysports 2026-10-20T13:43:53.546979+00:00

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