Nikola Jokić Ranked Among Top Contenders to Start 2026-27 Season

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokić begins the 2026-27 NBA season positioned near the very top of league-wide player rankings, trailing only Victor Wembanyama in recent assessments entering the new campaign. As the multi-time MVP prepares for another grueling regular season, Jokić remains a focal point of discussion among analysts evaluating the league's absolute elite tier of talent alongside competitors like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.