Nikola Jokic enters the 2026-27 season as the clear frontrunner after leading the NBA with 10.7 assists per game in 2025-26 while posting a triple-double average across 65 contests. His elite passing vision from the center position, combined with Denver's offensive scheme, positions him to repeat or approach that mark again. Trae Young and Cade Cunningham follow as primary challengers, with Young drawing on prior league-leading seasons and Cunningham building on a 9.9 APG campaign in Detroit. Josh Giddey, Tyrese Haliburton, and others like LaMelo Ball or Jalen Johnson could join the group if usage rates hold and injuries stay minimal, though historical data shows only a handful of players typically sustain 10+ APG thresholds amid evolving team dynamics and defensive adjustments.