When talking about the 2026-27 year, Trae Young ranks first in dimes per contest with 9.6. In the runner up spot is Tyrese Haliburton, earning a assists per game of 9.5. With a total of 9.3, Nikola Jokic is holding on to the 3rd position. Rounding out the top five are Franz Wagner (8.5) as well as Davion Mitchell (8.2).
2026-27 NBA Assists Per Game Leaders
| APG Rank | Player | APG |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Trae Young | 9.6 |
| 2nd | Tyrese Haliburton | 9.5 |
| 3rd | Nikola Jokic | 9.3 |
| 4th | Franz Wagner | 8.5 |
| 5th | Davion Mitchell | 8.2 |
| 6th | Alperen Sengun | 8.1 |
| 7th | Jayson Tatum | 8.0 |
| 8th | Jalen Johnson | 7.9 |
| 9th | Luka Doncic | 7.7 |
| 10th | Cade Cunningham | 7.6 |
| 11th | Josh Giddey | 7.6 |
| 12th | Paolo Banchero | 7.5 |
| 13th | Darius Acuff Jr. | 7.1 |
| 14th | Draymond Green | 7.0 |
| 15th | Deni Avdija | 7.0 |
| 16th | LeBron James | 6.9 |
| 17th | Andrew Nembhard | 6.9 |
| 18th | Darius Garland | 6.6 |
| 19th | Jamal Shead | 6.6 |
| 20th | Cooper Flagg | 6.4 |
| 21st | Fred VanVleet | 6.3 |
| 22nd | Keyonte George | 6.2 |
| 23rd | LaMelo Ball | 6.1 |
| 24th | Domantas Sabonis | 6.0 |
| 25th | James Harden | 5.9 |
| 26th | De’Aaron Fox | 5.9 |
| 27th | Jamal Murray | 5.9 |
| 28th | Donovan Mitchell | 5.8 |
| 29th | Immanuel Quickley | 5.8 |
| 30th | Jalen Suggs | 5.7 |