US media ranks top 100 players for the new season: Amen jumps 66 spots, biggest rise; Thunder leads with 7 players included

On October 15th Beijing time, the well-known US media CBS published the top 100 player list for the upcoming season, also tallying each team's number of selections and players with the largest ranking shifts. The rankings were determined by votes from 8 CBS Sports analysts.

Tatum, Haliburton, Lillard, and VanVleet were not included as they are expected to miss a significant part or all of the next season. Players like Irving, who are recovering from injury but still expected to contribute in the 2025-26 season, were included, though their rankings reflect anticipated extensive absences.

Now, let us officially reveal the NBA top 100 players for the 2025-26 season —

Ranks 1-20: 1. Jokic, 2. Alexander, 3. Doncic, 4. Antetokounmpo, 5. Wembanyama, 6. Curry, 7. Edwards, 8. Brunson, 9. Durant, 10. James, 11. Mitchell, 12. Davis, 13. Cunningham, 14. Jalen Williams, 15. Leonard, 16. Booker, 17. Jalen Brown, 18. Banchero, 19. Towns, 20. Jaren Jackson Jr.;

Ranks 21-40: 21. Maxey, 22. Butler, 23. Mobley, 24. Holmgren, 25. Trae Young, 26. Embiid, 27. Harden, 28. Siakam, 29. Sengun, 30. Adebayo, 31. Fox, 32. Morant, 33. Wagner Jr., 34. Derrick White, 35. Amen Thompson, 36. Garland, 37. Jalen Johnson, 38. Zion, 39. Jamal Murray, 40. Anunoby;

Ranks 41-60: 41. Markkanen, 42. Sabonis, 43. George, 44. Randle, 45. Bane, 46. Scotty Barnes, 47. Zubac, 48. Draymond Green, 49. Aaron Gordon, 50. Gobert, 51. Mikal Bridges, 52. Reaves, 53. Three J's, 54. Murphy III, 55. Herro, 56. Jarrett Allen, 57. Caruso, 58. Porzingis, 59. Turner, 60. Saggs;

Ranks 61-80: 61. Flagg, 62. Cameron Johnson, 63. Ingram, 64. Irving, 65. LaVine, 66. Halentstein, 67. Daniels, 68. Nembhard, 69. Jaden McDaniels, 70. Dort, 71. DeRozan, 72. Herbert Jones, 73. Brandon Miller, 74. Reed, 75. Osar Thompson, 76. Avdija, 77. Powell, 78. Barrett, 79. Jrue Holiday, 80. Giddey;

Ranks 81-100: 81. Kobe White, 82. Beal, 83. Jalen Green, 84. Carson-Williams, 85. Bojemski, 86. Wiggins, 87. Naismith, 88. Dejounte Murray, 89. Pritchard, 90. Poole, 91. Mitchell Robinson, 92. Quickley, 93. Gafford, 94. Hart, 95. Braun, 96. Claxton, 97. Kamara, 98. Michael Porter Jr., 99. Collins, 100. Alexander-Walker.

Number of top 100 players per team

7 players: Thunder

6 players: Knicks

5 players: Nuggets, Timberwolves, Clippers, Hawks, Pelicans

4 players: Warriors, Cavaliers, Mavericks, Magic, Heat, Raptors

3 players: Lakers, Rockets, Celtics, 76ers, Pacers, Kings, Trail Blazers

2 players: Bucks, Spurs, Pistons, Suns, Grizzlies, Hornets, Bulls, Nets

1 player: Jazz

0 players: Wizards

Players with the biggest ranking increases compared to 2024 list

Amen Thompson: up 66 spots

Zubac: up 54 spots

Jalen Johnson: up 43 spots

Cameron Johnson: up 39 spots

Cunningham: up 36 spots

Daniels: up 34 spots

Herro: up 32 spots

Reaves: up 27 spots

Nembhard: up 26 spots

Dort: up 26 spots

Players with the largest ranking drops compared to 2024 list

Jrue Holiday: down 47 spots

Irving: down 39 spots

Dejounte Murray: down 36 spots

Michael Porter Jr.: down 30 spots

George: down 23 spots

Embiid: down 21 spots

DeRozan: down 18 spots

Porzingis: down 18 spots

Hart: down 17 spots

Zion: down 17 spots

Which team and player do you think are the most promising? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments.