Maxey Ranks Fourth in NBA MVP Race
NBA.com's first top-10 MVP ranking of the 2026-2027 season places Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey at No. 4.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Basketball
NBA.com released its first top-10 MVP ranking of the 2026-2027 season, placing Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey fourth behind Luka Doncic, Victor Wembanyama and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Through nine games, Maxey has averaged 28.0 points, 5.4 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.6 steals per game.
Why it matters
The early ranking places Maxey among the league's top individual performers before the season's first month concludes. For Philadelphia, his standing reflects a central role in the 76ers' early-season production.
Maxey is shooting 48.6% from the field and 34.8% from three through nine games, and he is the only starter to have played every game this season. The ranking is an early snapshot, and it is unclear how his efficiency will hold over a full season.
The players
Tyrese Maxey
Tyrese Maxey is a guard for the Philadelphia 76ers and a rising NBA star known for his scoring and perimeter play.
NBA.com
NBA.com is the official website of the National Basketball Association, providing league news, statistics and analysis.
Shaun Powell
Shaun Powell is a veteran NBA.com basketball writer who produced the season's first top-10 MVP ranking.
The details
NBA.com's Shaun Powell produced the ranking, which places Luka Doncic first, Victor Wembanyama second, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander third and Maxey fourth. Maxey's per-game averages of 28.0 points, 5.4 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.6 steals are the basis for his placement in the top 10.
Timeline
November 6, 2026: The 76ers prepare to face the Cleveland Cavaliers.
2026-2027 season: NBA.com releases its first top-10 MVP ranking of the season.
Season Trajectory
The ranking is an early-season snapshot rather than a formal award vote, and it previews the contenders who will compete for the league's MVP honors at season's end. Maxey's placement reflects his early-season production as Philadelphia begins its campaign.
Fantasy managers and fans tracking the MVP race can use the ranking to gauge where Maxey stands among the league's leading scorers and playmakers. Maxey's near-perfect availability, having played every game, makes him a reliable piece for rosters through the early season.
The takeaway
Maxey's early MVP placement signals that his production is drawing national attention, and tracking his efficiency over the coming weeks will show whether he can sustain a top-five standing. Fans should watch his shooting numbers as the schedule grows more demanding.
Further reading
For more on the Sixers' season, explore Basketball coverage in Philadelphia.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Heavy.
