During the 2025-26 campaign, Nikola Jokic is ahead of the pack in assists with 697. Holding down 2nd is Cade Cunningham, bearing a dimes total of 634. Holding a tally of 566, Jalen Johnson ranks in the 3rd position. Rounding out the top 5 are James Harden (199) as well as Jamal Murray (535).
2025-26 NBA Assists Leaders
| AST Rank | Player | AST |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Nikola Jokic | 697 |
| 2nd | Cade Cunningham | 634 |
| 3rd | Jalen Johnson | 566 |
| 4th | James Harden | 199 |
| 5th | Jamal Murray | 535 |
| 6th | Luka Doncic | 530 |
| 7th | LaMelo Ball | 514 |
| 8th | Jalen Brunson | 503 |
| 9th | Stephon Castle | 502 |
| 10th | Josh Giddey | 494 |
| 11th | Scottie Barnes | 474 |
| 12th | Tyrese Maxey | 461 |
| 13th | Davion Mitchell | 453 |
| 14th | Dyson Daniels | 449 |
| 15th | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 448 |
| 16th | Alperen Sengun | 445 |
| 17th | De’Aaron Fox | 445 |
| 18th | Jamal Shead | 444 |
| 19th | Deni Avdija | 442 |
| 20th | Andrew Nembhard | 437 |
| 21st | LeBron James | 432 |
| 22nd | Russell Westbrook | 426 |
| 23rd | Isaiah Collier | 423 |
| 24th | Amen Thompson | 420 |
| 25th | Immanuel Quickley | 415 |
| 26th | Ryan Rollins | 414 |
| 27th | Derrick White | 414 |
| 28th | Payton Pritchard | 408 |
| 29th | Cam Spencer | 400 |
| 30th | Donovan Mitchell | 398 |
