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NBA preseason: Ranking the 20 best NBA players ahead of the 2024-25 season, including Jalen Brunson and Ja Morant

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The 2024-25 NBA preseason will begin soon, so there is no better time to take a look at who are the best NBA players heading into the new season. There are many familiar faces, like Lebron James and Kevin Durant. However, there are also some fresh faces among this year’s elites. With all of that in mind, here are the top 20 players in the NBA right now.

20. Kawhi Leonard, Los Angeles Clippers

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19. Damian Lillard, Milwaukee Bucks

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18. Jimmy Butler, Miami Heat

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17. Kyrie Irving, Dallas Mavericks

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16. Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns

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15. Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers

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14. Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics

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13. LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers

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12. Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers

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11. Ja Morant, Memphis Grizzlies

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10. Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors

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9. Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns

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8. Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks

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7. Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics

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6. Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves

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5. Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers

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4. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder

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3. Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks

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2. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks

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1. Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets

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