{"id":157860,"date":"2025-09-15T06:57:08","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T06:57:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/157860\/"},"modified":"2025-09-15T06:57:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T06:57:08","slug":"espn-ranks-the-top-newcomers-for-the-2025-26-nba-season-the-big-lead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/157860\/","title":{"rendered":"ESPN Ranks the Top Newcomers for the 2025-26 NBA Season \u2013 The Big Lead"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>            &#13;<\/p>\n<p>The upcoming NBA season is packed with fresh storylines, and ESPN just ranked the top newcomers who could make the biggest impact in 2025\u201326. From superstar veterans switching teams to rising rookies ready to prove themselves, this list has a little bit of everything.<\/p>\n<p>1.\u00a0Kevin Durant,\u00a0Houston Rockets <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/USATSI_25610660_168418810_lowres-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Kevin Durant\" class=\"wp-image-11446\"  \/>Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) drives to the net in the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>2.\u00a0Desmond Bane,\u00a0Orlando Magic <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/USATSI_26045858_168396005_lowres-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Desmond Bane\" class=\"wp-image-18855\"  \/>Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) dribbles as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) defends during the third quarter during game three for the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at FedExForum. Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>3.\u00a0Cameron Johnson,\u00a0Denver Nuggets <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/USATSI_25851386_168396005_lowres-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Cameron Johnson\" class=\"wp-image-21492\"  \/>Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (2) looks on during the second half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>4. Mike Brown,\u00a0New York Knicks <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/USATSI_24947089-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Mike Brown\" class=\"wp-image-12599\"  \/>Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown gestures during the first quarter against the Utah Jazz at Golden 1 Center. Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>5.\u00a0Deandre Ayton,\u00a0Los Angeles Lakers <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/USATSI_11567003_168418810_lowres-1024x726.jpg\" alt=\"Deandre Ayton\" class=\"wp-image-11967\"  \/>Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) against the San Antonio Spurs at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p>6.\u00a0Myles Turner,\u00a0Milwaukee Bucks <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/USATSI_26135945-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Myles Turner\" class=\"wp-image-7710\"  \/>Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) celebrates a made basket during game three of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>7.\u00a0Kristaps Porzingis,\u00a0Atlanta Hawks <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"669\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/USATSI_26118148_168396005_lowres-1024x669.jpg\" alt=\"Kristaps Porzingis\" class=\"wp-image-21493\"  \/>Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) moves the ball against New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges (25) in the second half during game two of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>8.\u00a0Cooper Flagg,\u00a0Dallas Mavericks <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/USATSI_25859416-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Cooper Flagg\" class=\"wp-image-11596\"  \/>Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) reacts after a three point basket against the Houston Cougars during the first half in the semifinals of the men\u2019s Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>9.\u00a0Norman Powell,\u00a0Miami Heat <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/USATSI_26023518_168396005_lowres-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Norman Powell,\" class=\"wp-image-21494\"  \/>Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell (24) heads down court after a 3-point basket in the first half of game four of round one of the 2024 NBA Playoffs against the Denver Nuggets at Intuit Dome. Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>10.\u00a0Jalen Green,\u00a0Phoenix Suns <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"715\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/USATSI_26056400-1024x715.jpg\" alt=\"Jalen Green\" class=\"wp-image-9762\"  \/>Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) reacts while playing against the Golden State Warriors  in the second quarter during game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>11.\u00a0Ty Jerome,\u00a0Memphis Grizzlies <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/USATSI_26169444_168396005_lowres-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Ty Jerome\" class=\"wp-image-21495\"  \/>Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome (2) reacts during the second half against the Indiana Pacers in game five of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>12.\u00a0Bradley Beal,\u00a0LA Clippers <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/USATSI_25890632_168418810_lowres-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Bradley Beal\" class=\"wp-image-13351\"  \/>Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) reacts against the Oklahoma City Thunderduring the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>13.\u00a0Dylan Harper,\u00a0San Antonio Spurs <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/USATSI_26643008_168396005_lowres-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Dylan Harper\" class=\"wp-image-21496\"  \/>San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper dribbles the ball against Utah Jazz forward Cody Williams (5) during the second half of a NBA basketball game at the Thomas &amp; Mack Center. Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>14.\u00a0VJ Edgecombe,\u00a0Philadelphia 76ers <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/USATSI_26531730_168396005_lowres-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"VJ Edgecombe\" class=\"wp-image-21497\"  \/>VJ Edgecombe arrives before the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>Conclusion <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"711\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/USATSI_25393531-1-1024x711.jpg\" alt=\"Conclusion\" class=\"wp-image-1035\"  \/>Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) shoots over Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) during the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>With so much talent on the move, this season is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in years. If these newcomers live up to the hype, fans are in for some unforgettable basketball.<\/p>\n<p>                    &#13;<\/p>\n<p>\t\tPost navigation<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"&#13; The upcoming NBA season is packed with fresh storylines, and ESPN just ranked the top newcomers who&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":157861,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[64],"tags":[355,99],"class_list":["post-157860","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-nba","tag-nba","tag-sports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/157860","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=157860"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/157860\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/157861"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=157860"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=157860"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=157860"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}