NBA Rank 2026: League execs examine top 100 countdown, race for No. 1

ESPN's NBA Rank 2026 countdown has been released, featuring a competitive race for the No. 1 spot among three top players, with league executives weighing in on the rankings. The new top 10 list is described as having a razor-thin margin at the top, according to reporter Ben Golliver. Additional NBA news includes the death of Bob Pettit, the NBA's first MVP, at age 93, and reports that extension talks between the New York Knicks and Karl-Anthony Towns have reached a standstill.