2025 - 26 season shooting guard ranking: The turmoil is changing, who will be the ups and downs

On August 12, the well-known American media HoopsHype announced the highly anticipated 2025-26 season shooting guard rankings (top 26). This ranking was generated through team voting and combined with predictions for the next season. It is not simply based on performance in the 2024-25 season, which outlines the competitive landscape of the shooting guard position for fans in the new season.

The No. 1 Scholar leads the team, pointing to the top of the list, Anthony Edwards beats the heroes and ranks first. Last season, he averaged 27.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.2 steals per game, shooting 44.7% from the field and earning $45,550,512, ranking 23rd in the league. Although he lost to Mitchell in the first-team selection of the Best Team, Edwards' strength cannot be underestimated. He averaged 10.3 three-pointers per game, ranking fourth in the league, and the proportion of shooting in the near-frame area at the basket dropped to 17.6% of the career low. This change in shooting choice has brought significant results, with all data hitting career highs. He also led the Timberwolves to the Western Conference Finals for two consecutive years. This achievement is particularly valuable considering the changes in the team's lineup and the fierce competition in the West. With his excellent physical fitness and breakthrough and finishing ability, Edwards is expected to become the core of the championship team. It is worth looking forward to whether he and the Timberwolves can go further in the new season.

veteran star, facing challenges, Booker is ranked 5th this time as a former top shooting guard. In the 2024-25 season, he averaged 25.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, 7.1 assists and 0.9 steals, shooting 46.1% from the field and earning a salary of $53,142,264, ranking 9th in the league. Although the data is expected to improve due to Durant and Bill's departure, data analysis is not optimistic about their recent performance. Judging from the basketball plus-negative value (BPM) and player value replacement value (VORP), he is not at the top, and BPM even ranks him at No. 19 in the shooting guard. Although Booker is one of the few players who can hand in 26 points, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists per game, he is facing challenges from other stars in the competitive shooting guard position.

potential star, ready to go

Amen Thompson ranked 7th, and the 22-year-old Rockets player has great potential. Last season, he averaged 14.1 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.3 blocks, shot 55.7% from the field and earned $9,690,600, ranking 169th in the league. Thompson has excellent physical fitness and is a quick backcourt athlete. He has the ability to easily break through to the basket and complete the finishing ability. His rebounding ability is comparable to that of a big player and his finishing efficiency is extremely high at the basket. However, his jump shot, especially after dribbling, still needs to be improved. His three-point shooting percentage last season was only 27.5%, and his mid-range emergency stop jump shots were not sufficient. But he has been selected for the All-Defensive Team and is expected to win more honors in the future. Once the shooting problem is solved, he will surely make his mark in the league.

undraft counterattack, opportunities and challenges coexist

Reeves ranked 9th as a successful undraft in NBA history. In the 2024-25 season, he averaged 20.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.1 steals, shot 46.0% from the field, earned $13,937,574, and ranked 124th in the league. He grew into one of the top shooting guards with clever scoring, steady shooting and high free throw shooting percentage. However, next season, he will play alongside James and Doncic, two stars with high ball rights use rates, with potential limitations in data and poor performance on the defensive end. However, considering his salary level and offensive ability, he is expected to become one of the most cost-effective players in the league. The second-tier pick is confused and seeks a breakthrough, Jaylen Green ranked 14th, and he averaged 21.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 0.9 steals last season, shooting 42.3% from the field, earning $33,333,333, and 49th in the league. Joining a new team and sharing the ball rights with superstars in the same position makes it full of uncertainty to predict his performance in the new season. Although he has had star-level highlights, such as averaging 24.4 points per game from early January to end of February and 40.6% from three-point shooting, performance stability and efficiency have always been his problem. Fighting side by side with star teammates in the new season may help him improve and he is expected to become a real star in the future. The veteran is unwilling to accept that he is looking forward to rebirth. He has not been smooth for two seasons with the Suns, ranking 22nd this time. In the 2024-25 season, he averaged 17.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.1 steals per game, shooting 49.7% from the field, earning only $5,354,000, and ranked 246th in the league. With the Suns, he was in a difficult situation due to overlapping positions and lack of point guards, but the original data was still good, with a 40.7% three-point shooting percentage and a 50% shooting percentage. After joining the Clippers, he will become the team's third choice. Given the injury issues of the Clippers, it would be reasonable if he took on a more important role and played better data.

This ranking shows the diverse landscape of shooting guard positions, including leaders like Edwards, veteran stars such as Booker, and potential new stars such as Amen Thompson are ready to go. In the new season, these shooting guards will show their skills on the field. Their performance will not only affect personal honors, but also profoundly affect the performance of each team and the competition in the league.. Who can stand out in the new season, let's wait and see.