RGM Top 25 NBA Player Poll 2025-26 -- Round 3!

[bisme37]

Oh hey again good pals! This is the thing where we rank the top 25 NBA players for 2025-26 hooray.

Basically vote for 1 of the guys in the poll, and you can also post a comment that nominates a player to be added for the next round of voting. Then a day or two later I'll pop in and make the next poll.

So like: "Vote Jokic, nominate Kuzma." Or whatever.

If you change your mind, the poll is set up so you can change your vote as often as you'd like until the poll closes and the next thread goes up. (The poll is limited to 10 options.)

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Results so far:

#1: Nikola Jokić, Denver Nuggets with 63% of the votes;
Added to next poll: Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons
https://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=2472330

#2: Shai Gilgeous Alexander, OKC Thunder with 54% of the votes;
Added to next poll: Anthony Davis, Dallas Mavericks
https://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=2472418

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Not yet added:
Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers
Kevin Durant, Houston Rockets
Paolo Banchero, Orlando Magic
Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers
Evan Mobley, Cleveland Cavaliers
Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics
Karl-Anthony Towns, New York Knicks
Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks
Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns
Pascal Siakam, Indiana Pacers
Jalen Williams, Oklahoma City Thunder
Ja Morant, Memphis Grizzlies
James Harden, LA Clippers
Amen Thompson, Houston Rockets
Derrick White, Boston Celtics
Jimmy Butler, Golden State Warriors
Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia 76ers
Scottie Barnes, Toronto Raptors
Zion Williamson, New Orleans Pelicans
Franz Wagner, Orlando Magic
De'Aaron Fox, San Antonio Spurs
Bam Adebayo, Miami Heat
Lamelo Ball, Charlotte Hornets
Jaren Jackson Jr, Memphis Grizzlies
Tyler Herro, Miami Heat
Lauri Markannen, Utah Jazz
Chet Holmgren, OKC Thunder
Ivica Zubac, LA Clippers
Paul George, Philadelphia 76ers
Jamal Murray, Denver Nuggets
Etc etc.

This is meant to be a projection of player rankings for this coming season. Guys like Tatum ( ), Hali and Dame are likely not playing, so I begrudgingly left them out.

Enjoy!

[iggymcfrack]

Vote’s gotta be Wemby. Was arguably the 3rd best player in the league when he went down last year and is currently improving at an astronomical rate.

Nomination I still have to go JW. Also young and improving, could easily be the #1 scorer on another team and a tremendous defender.

[cupcakesnake]

I don't think it's too bold to roll the dice on Wemby's health here. Giannis is the safer bet for sure, but I voted for the Wembinator. It's time. I thought he was a top 5 player before he got injured last year. Overtaking Giannis is not small feat though.

Nominating my main man J.Dub. I like him way better than I do the older, injured stars of the past generation that are still kicking around in people's top 10s.

[SlimShady83]

AD ... Because I have Dallas going number 1 seed in the West if healthy

[azcatz11]

Luka slam dunk assuming he's in good shape which he appears to be. No other option really

[Clav]

Voting Luka
Nominating Banchero who I keep advocating for, im predicting a big year for him!

keep it rolling....

[SlimShady83]

Luka gonna get MVP YO

[SA37]

Voted for Doncic

Tough choice between him and Giannis, but I just think Doncic can dominate the game in so many ways and takeover in ways Giannis can't.

Nominate: Kawhi

Tough choice between him, Durant, and Embiid. If Kawhi can stay healthy, he's possibly the best 2-way player in the game.

[Wolveswin]

V: Luka
N: Brown

[-Luke-]

Vote: Luka
Nominate: Durant

[Mavrelous]

V Luka
N JDub

[Packbuckman]

Giannis easily here should of been higher

[Rdude22]

Giannis. Luka is probably better for the last 5-minutes of a ball game on the offensive side due to his shooting ability but he'll also give those points right back on defense. In all other scenarios (the first 3.5 quarters of a game on offense, and all 4 quarters on defense) i think Giannis is just better. Even if it doesn't look as pretty.

I'd nominate the big bodega dominicana
He put up top 10 player numbers last season, mostly due to his efficiency... but suffered partly bc of his own mental midgetry as a career #2 option with #1 option talent, but also because the Knicks offense is weird. Maybe Mike Brown changes that.

[TheNG]

Oh hey again good pals! This is the thing where we rank the top 25 NBA players for 2025-26 hooray.

Basically vote for 1 of the guys in the poll, and you can also post a comment that nominates a player to be added for the next round of voting. Then a day or two later I'll pop in and make the next poll.

So like: "Vote Jokic, nominate Kuzma." Or whatever.

If you change your mind, the poll is set up so you can change your vote as often as you'd like until the poll closes and the next thread goes up. (The poll is limited to 10 options.)

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Results so far:

#1: Nikola Jokić, Denver Nuggets with 63% of the votes;
Added to next poll: Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons
https://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=2472330

#2: Shai Gilgeous Alexander, OKC Thunder with 54% of the votes;
Added to next poll: Anthony Davis, Dallas Mavericks
https://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=2472418

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Not yet added:
Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers
Kevin Durant, Houston Rockets
Paolo Banchero, Orlando Magic
Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers
Evan Mobley, Cleveland Cavaliers
Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics
Karl-Anthony Towns, New York Knicks
Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks
Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns
Pascal Siakam, Indiana Pacers
Jalen Williams, Oklahoma City Thunder
Ja Morant, Memphis Grizzlies
James Harden, LA Clippers
Amen Thompson, Houston Rockets
Derrick White, Boston Celtics
Jimmy Butler, Golden State Warriors
Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia 76ers
Scottie Barnes, Toronto Raptors
Zion Williamson, New Orleans Pelicans
Franz Wagner, Orlando Magic
De'Aaron Fox, San Antonio Spurs
Bam Adebayo, Miami Heat
Lamelo Ball, Charlotte Hornets
Jaren Jackson Jr, Memphis Grizzlies
Tyler Herro, Miami Heat
Lauri Markannen, Utah Jazz
Chet Holmgren, OKC Thunder
Ivica Zubac, LA Clippers
Paul George, Philadelphia 76ers
Etc etc.

This is meant to be a projection of player rankings for this coming season. Guys like Tatum ( ), Hali and Dame are likely not playing, so I begrudgingly left them out.

Enjoy!

I appreciate the fact that Jamal Murray doesn't even appear in the "not yet added" list

[jowglenn]

I voted Doncic, I think this will be his year where he finally ascends to full MVP level.

Nominate: Durant

[bisme37]

Spoiler:

Oh hey again good pals! This is the thing where we rank the top 25 NBA players for 2025-26 hooray.

Basically vote for 1 of the guys in the poll, and you can also post a comment that nominates a player to be added for the next round of voting. Then a day or two later I'll pop in and make the next poll.

So like: "Vote Jokic, nominate Kuzma." Or whatever.

If you change your mind, the poll is set up so you can change your vote as often as you'd like until the poll closes and the next thread goes up. (The poll is limited to 10 options.)

-------------------------------------------------------------------

Results so far:

#1: Nikola Jokić, Denver Nuggets with 63% of the votes;
Added to next poll: Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons
https://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=2472330

#2: Shai Gilgeous Alexander, OKC Thunder with 54% of the votes;
Added to next poll: Anthony Davis, Dallas Mavericks
https://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=2472418

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Not yet added:
Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers
Kevin Durant, Houston Rockets
Paolo Banchero, Orlando Magic
Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers
Evan Mobley, Cleveland Cavaliers
Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics
Karl-Anthony Towns, New York Knicks
Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks
Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns
Pascal Siakam, Indiana Pacers
Jalen Williams, Oklahoma City Thunder
Ja Morant, Memphis Grizzlies
James Harden, LA Clippers
Amen Thompson, Houston Rockets
Derrick White, Boston Celtics
Jimmy Butler, Golden State Warriors
Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia 76ers
Scottie Barnes, Toronto Raptors
Zion Williamson, New Orleans Pelicans
Franz Wagner, Orlando Magic
De'Aaron Fox, San Antonio Spurs
Bam Adebayo, Miami Heat
Lamelo Ball, Charlotte Hornets
Jaren Jackson Jr, Memphis Grizzlies
Tyler Herro, Miami Heat
Lauri Markannen, Utah Jazz
Chet Holmgren, OKC Thunder
Ivica Zubac, LA Clippers
Paul George, Philadelphia 76ers
Etc etc.

This is meant to be a projection of player rankings for this coming season. Guys like Tatum ( ), Hali and Dame are likely not playing, so I begrudgingly left them out.

Enjoy!

I appreciate the fact that Jamal Murray doesn't even appear in the "not yet added" list

Haha! It wasn't intentional. I've just kinda been adding names to the list as they pop in my head. But to your point, Jamal Murray did not pop in my head lol.

[eminence]

Vote Giannis

Nominate Mobley

[brackdan70]

Nominate Jaylen Brown

[Bornstellar]

Brain says Giannis but my heart says Wemby. Kid is truly going to have his "breakout" season this year

[bisme37]

Giannis is our pick for #3 with 50% of votes yay this is amazing you guys
Jalen Williams added to next round with 3 nominations, narrowly defeating Kevin Durant and Jaylen Brown (2 noms each)
Continue voting here to pick the #4 player in the NBA...

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