Dončić leads NBA’s first 2026-27 MVP Ladder
Victor Wembanyama ranks second, ahead of reigning back-to-back MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
The NBA’s debut Kia MVP Ladder for the 2026-27 season, published November 6, 2026, ranks Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Dončić first. San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama is second, followed by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
The NBA’s listing describes the early ranking as a snapshot, noting that both individual statistics and team wins matter in the MVP picture.
Dončić opens in first place
Dončić’s listed season averages are 38.5 points, 8.1 rebounds and 8.0 assists per game. The NBA reports that he had scored at least 40 points in five of his previous six games.
The article also credits him with the first six-game streak in NBA history of at least 35 points, five rebounds, five assists and five three-pointers in each game. It says his defense had improved while his passing remained sharp.
Wembanyama moves into second
Wembanyama is listed at 29.0 points, 12.4 rebounds and 4.5 blocks per game. The NBA highlights a performance against Dallas in which he recorded career highs of 52 points and 24 rebounds, along with eight blocks, in what the article calls a tight victory.
The NBA says Wembanyama had reached the NBA Finals after a stellar previous season. The Ladder places him ahead of Gilgeous-Alexander, who has won the award in each of the past two seasons.
Gilgeous-Alexander faces a title defence
Gilgeous-Alexander’s listed averages are 30.1 points, 4.5 assists and 4.3 rebounds per game. The NBA notes the challenge of pursuing a third consecutive MVP award and says injuries to Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams have increased his responsibilities with Oklahoma City.
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The ranking is an early-season assessment, not a final award result. The NBA says winning will carry added importance as the season progresses.
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