Warriors rookie tops Dybantsa, Boozer and Wilson in rankings

Golden State carries a five-game winning streak at 5-3.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 6m1 min read

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What happened: A Golden State Warriors rookie claimed the top spot in USA TODAY Sports' rookie power rankings. Early draft selections AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer, and Caleb Wilson each earned placement following strong opening weeks, trailing Golden State's first-year contributor.

Why it matters: Golden State has surged to an 8th-seed position on a five-game winning streak, getting immediate rotation value from its rookie class. The standing highlights an active early-season race among high-lottery picks taking on prominent offensive roles.

By the numbers: Wilson has recorded 18.9 points per game and 5.9 rebounds per game and 2.4 assists per game in 2026-27 through 8 games. Boozer has recorded 16.5 points per game and 9.8 rebounds per game and 5.4 assists per game in 2026-27 through 8 games. Dybantsa has recorded 16.5 points per game and 5.0 rebounds per game and 2.0 assists per game in 2026-27 through 4 games. Golden State is 5-3 in 2026-27 through 8 games.

What to watch: Golden State aims to extend its five-game winning streak as early-season rookie rotations continue to develop.

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@USATODAYSports Nov 05, 2026 · 21:00 UTC

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Warriors rookie tops Dybantsa, Boozer and Wilson in rankings

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