Bleacher Report has released its top-99 NBA players ranking ahead of the 2026-27 season, and Stephen Curry once again stands as the Golden State Warriors' highest-placed representative. According to Yahoo Sports, the two-time MVP headlines a shortened Warriors presence on the list, with only one other Golden State player making the cut.
Curry Returns Healthy for 18th Season
Despite missing nearly half of the 2025-26 campaign due to lingering knee injuries, Curry enters his 18th NBA season fully healthy. The former Davidson College guard posted 26.6 points, 4.7 assists, 3.6 rebounds, 1.1 steals and 0.4 blocks per game in his most recent full season. That production keeps him firmly in the league's elite tier even as he approaches his late 30s.
Green Provides Veteran Anchoring
Draymond Green, the former Michigan State standout, appears as the only other Warriors player on Bleacher Report's list. Entering his age-36 season, the four-time champion and former Defensive Player of the Year continues to anchor Golden State's defense. Last season he averaged 8.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.6 blocks across 68 appearances.
Notable Omissions from Previous Rankings
Unlike recent rankings from ESPN and HoopsHype — both of which included three Warriors players — Bleacher Report left off Jimmy Butler III and Kristaps Porzingis. The discrepancy highlights differing evaluations of Golden State's supporting cast heading into the new season.
Why the Rankings Matter for Golden State
These preseason rankings serve as a barometer for how the league views the Warriors' championship window. With Curry healthy and Green still producing at a high level, Golden State's ceiling remains tied to its veteran core. The absence of Butler and Porzingis from this particular list may reflect questions about their fit or durability, but the front office will have the regular season to prove evaluators wrong.