<p>Credits – Imagn</p>
<p>Credits – Imagn</p>
Despite back-to-back MVP awards for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and a championship season for the Oklahoma City Thunder, CBS Sports has ranked SGA and Jalen Williams as only the NBA's fourth-best duo.
That ranking puts them behind three other pairings, including Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle, Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, and Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns.
Wembanyama and Castle are No. 1 on Gonzalez’s list, with the CBS Sports writer also noting that Dylan Harper would be another strong option alongside the Spurs star.
CBS Sports’ John Gonzalez has SGA and Jalen Williams at No. 4 on his list of the NBA’s best duos.
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Brunson and KAT have been asked questions throughout their career. However, they have stood out every time.
Despite a disappointing first-round exit in the 2026 playoffs, Jokic and Murray did their all for the Nuggets. Jokic finished second in MVP voting, while Murray posted career-best numbers. The pair are second on the list.
CBS Sports ranks the young pair as the NBA’s best duo. As for SGA and Williams, the duo will look to reignite their synergy in the upcoming season.
The Rest of the Top 12
The 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, and Joel Embiid make the list at fifth. Interestingly, CBS Sports’ John Gonzalez leaves the pair combination open.
LeBron James took the backseat in the Lakers' offense last season, as Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves led the charge. The new pair comes sixth.
Former Defensive Player of the Year Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo make up a formidable defense for the Miami Heat. They are ranked seventh on the list.
The Celtics’ Jayson Tatum and Derrick White, the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball, the Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley, and the Pistons’ Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren make up the rest of the list.
At 12th, come the pair that have clinched four NBA titles together. Golden State Warriors’ Steph Curry and Draymond Green might play their last season together this year. It’s for the fans to enjoy the iconic pairing one last time.
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Avishek Sarkar
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