Check out players 100 to 91 here.
90: RJ Barrett (Toronto Raptors) Down 15 places
As with Immanuel Quickley in yesterday's edition, it feels as though his career, which was supposed to take off after he joined his native Canada, is still stagnating. And like his teammate, the return of Kawhi Leonard should work against him. The production is there, but the impact is still awaited, especially for a No. 3 draft pick. If he cannot establish himself alongside Kawhi, a trade could be on the cards.
2025/2026 stats: 19.3 points on 49.1% shooting, including 33.9% from three-point range (57 games)
Reasonable 2026/2027 target: 22 points, 50% shooting, 40% from three-point range
89: Bennedict Mathurin (New Orleans Pelicans) =
No change in the rankings. We still do not really know what to make of the Canadian. He is capable of catching fire, but defensive limitations often relegate him to a sixth-man role. Talented but fragile, he has now changed teams again, heading to the Pelicans, a side we do not really know what to make of either. Despite his talent, a fairly neutral season could be in store. It should be enough to keep his place in this ranking.
2025/2026 stats: 19.3 points on 49.1% shooting, including 33.9% from three-point range (57 games)
Reasonable 2026/2027 target: 22 points, 50% shooting, 40% from three-point range
88: Tyler Herro (Milwaukee Bucks) Down 15 places
Almost since he entered the NBA in 2019, he has been touted as the main trade chip to bring more talent to South Beach. That eventually happened, as he left Florida to help bring in Giannis Antetokounmpo. He will now have free rein to put up impressive individual numbers, but on a rebuilding team expected to finish near the bottom of the standings. It is therefore difficult to rank him any higher.
2025/2026 stats: 20.5 points on 48% shooting, including 37.8% from three-point range (33 games).
Reasonable 2026/2027 target: 25 points
87: Alex Sarr (Washington Wizards) New entry
The No. 2 pick in the 2024 Draft has proved his worth. In any case, more so than the No. 1 pick. As is often the case, the third year should bring genuine progress, both statistically and in terms of his overall game. It is a great opportunity to learn alongside a certain Anthony Davis, as well as benefit from the service of Trae Young. With his team harbouring ambitions, he must establish himself as a 'valuable' player - provided he can stay healthy...
2025/2026 stats: 16.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2 blocks (48 games)
Reasonable 2026/2027 target: 18 points, 10 rebounds, 3 blocks
86: DeMar DeRozan (Denver Nuggets) Down 43 places
The end is drawing closer for the former Raptor. But he is still chasing that long-coveted ring. After several years lost on mediocre teams, he has now landed with a genuine contender led by one of the best players in the world. It is a unique opportunity, but there is a catch. He will be used as the Nuggets' official sixth man, a new role for him. Will he be ready to sacrifice his individual ambitions for the good of the team?
2025/2026 stats: 18.4 points on 49.7% shooting, including 32% from three-point range (77 games)
Reasonable 2026/2027 target: 20 points, Sixth Man of the Year candidate
85: Aaron Gordon (Denver Nuggets) Down 5 places
Still here, still playing the role of the ultimate utility man and perfect complement to Nikola Jokic. However, physically, things are gradually getting more difficult. That is probably the result of years of throwing down dunks, but it is still often clear that his team looks different in the playoffs with him than without him. Arriving in top shape for the postseason remains a must, but that has rarely been the case in recent years.
2025/2026 stats: 16.2 points on 49.7% shooting, including 38.9% from three-point range (36 games).
Reasonable 2026/2027 target: 18 points, at least 60 games.
84: Donovan Clingan (Portland Trail Blazers) New entry
A quality centre, without a doubt, but ultimately an old-school one, which probably cost him a few places in the draft. Like Sarr, this should be the year he truly breaks out. However, with so many players on the roster accustomed to taking a high volume of shots, it is difficult to know whether he can continue his progress without being affected by the whims of his group of guards. If he is well fed near the rim, he is a real force. Will the Blazers make use of him?
2025/2026 stats: 12.1 points, 11.6 rebounds, 1.7 blocks (77 games)
Reasonable 2026/2027 target: 15 points, 13 rebounds, 2 blocks
83: Andrew Nembhard (Indiana Pacers) New entry
He will face a dilemma familiar to many players. With Tyrese Haliburton absent last season, he established himself and made impressive progress, both in terms of his basketball and statistically. But the team's leader is back, and Nembhard will have to stabilise his contribution. That means playing a simpler game, without trying to steal the spotlight from anyone. Still, it would be a pleasant surprise to see him take another step forward.
2025/2026 stats: 16.9 points on 44.2% shooting, including 36.1% from three-point range (57 games)
Reasonable 2026/2027 target: at least 19 points
82: Devin Vassell (San Antonio Spurs) New entry
For a long time, he was expected to become a highly valuable piece. That increasingly appears to be the case, but on a team that has just reached the NBA Finals, there is no shortage of valuable players, and some younger ones already appear to have moved ahead of him. He remains a high-quality role player who helps stabilise his team, while becoming a better defender every season. But he will simply have to raise his level to climb higher in the rankings.
2025/2026 stats: 13.9 points on 43.7% shooting, including 38.4% from three-point range (67 games)
Reasonable 2026/2027 target: at least 19 points, Most Improved Player candidate
81: Ayo Dosunmu (Minnesota Timberwolves) New entry
A pleasant surprise last season. He was impressively polished and important enough in Chicago for the Wolves to take a chance on bringing him in mid-season. He looked genuinely on the verge of breaking out, and that was supposed to happen this season. But could the arrival of LaMelo Ball slow his progress? Caught between the point guards, Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels, we are still betting that he will continue to develop in Minneapolis.
2025/2026 stats: 14.8 points on 51.7% shooting, including 43.9% from three-point range (69 games)
Reasonable 2026/2027 target: at least 18 points, NBA All-Defensive Team candidate