Top 10 Backcourts in the 2026-27 NBA Season

Advait Jajodia ranks the top 10 projected backcourts ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season, evaluating pairings across the league. The article highlights pairings including the Los Angeles Lakers' Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the Minnesota Timberwolves' LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards, and the Philadelphia 76ers' Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe as prominent tandems poised to lead their respective offenses.

The rankings also feature new and revamped duos, such as Norman Powell joining Josh Giddey with the Chicago Bulls and Portland's tandem of Damian Lillard and Ja Morant returning from injuries. Other highlighted backcourts include Devin Booker and Jalen Green for Phoenix, James Harden and Donovan Mitchell for Cleveland, and De'Aaron Fox alongside Stephon Castle for San Antonio.