2025-26 Canadian NBA stats tracker

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When measuring the ultimate success of Canadian basketball on any scale, 2025 stands apart. A scoring title. Multiple MVP awards. A historic NBA championship run that culminated in an all-time classic Game 7 featuring four Canadians on the floor.

At the center of it all was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

He didn’t just dominate. He owned the league.

What we witnessed was the single most dominant season ever produced by a Canadian NBA player. And improbably, it may not even be the peak.

For non-believers and free-throw–merchant skeptics alike, the possibility of Gilgeous-Alexander once again sweeping the league’s major awards and leading Oklahoma City to a second straight championship grows louder with every Thunder win and every fourth quarter he spends watching from the bench.

The Thunder are operating at a historic pace, with a legitimate chance to challenge the NBA’s all-time single-season record of 73–9, set by the 2015–16 Golden State Warriors, surpassing even the iconic 1996 Bulls and their 72–10 championship run.

Those questions won’t be answered until later in the season. What’s already clear is the ripple effect. The success is reaching the next generation and flowing through the 25 Canadian players who made opening-night rosters.

From established stars to undrafted and second-round talents, Canadians are playing real, meaningful roles across the league. Games played, minutes logged, points scored, and combined usage rates have all reached all-time highs.

For the first time in league history, six Canadians are averaging over 20 points per game.

In Denver, the Nuggets are off to the best start in franchise history behind a fully healthy Jamal Murray, who is pushing into career-high territory across the board. Murray is building a strong case for his first NBA All-Star selection under the league’s new World vs. USA format. He recently delivered the most efficient scoring performance ever by a Canadian, going 10-for-11 from three-point range on his way to his third 50-plus-point regular-season game.

Nine seasons and three teams into his career, Dillon Brooks is thriving in Phoenix. Long known for his edge and defensive intensity, Brooks has embraced an expanded offensive role. The result is a career-high in points per game, up more than seven points from last season.

Blooming inside the Rose Garden, Shaedon Sharpe looks ready for liftoff. Portland rewarded the high-flying guard with a fully guaranteed four-year, $90 million contract, ensuring that rims will keep rattling in Rip City well into the next decade.

Out east, the Raptors’ strong start highlighted the importance of RJ Barrett to Toronto’s success. The team dropped six of seven games while Barrett nursed a right knee injury, exposing his value on both ends of the floor. Now in his seventh season, Barrett owns the second-highest career points-per-game average among Canadian-born players in NBA history.

Benefiting from both bloodlines and basketball IQ, Nickeil Alexander-Walker continues to carve out his own legacy. Thriving with the Atlanta Hawks, the cousin of Gilgeous-Alexander is a leading candidate for Most Improved Player, boosting his scoring average by a league-high 11-plus points per game.

After their improbable run to the NBA Finals, the Indiana Pacers have been forced to battle early injuries. As they try to stay afloat in a competitive Eastern Conference, Andrew Nembhard and Bennedict Mathurin have taken on expanded responsibilities, stabilizing the lineup and shouldering more of the offensive load.

The addition of Ryan Nembhard has injected new life into the Dallas Mavericks, leading to more than a few double-takes. Alongside his brother Andrew, the Nembhards showcase the depth of Canada’s point-guard pipeline.

Together, they rank among the top three Canadian NCAA assist leaders of all time, combining for 1,575 collegiate assists, and are now competing on the NBA stage for national playmaking bragging rights.

It’s hard to believe this is already year twelve for Andrew Wiggins. Since arriving in Miami via a late-season trade, Wiggins has fit seamlessly into Heat culture and shows no signs of slowing down. His résumé speaks for itself: former No. 1 pick, Rookie of the Year, All-Star, and NBA champion. Outside of Steve Nash, no Canadian has logged more NBA minutes.

In Washington, the Wizards have gone all-in on Swiss-Canadian Kyshawn George. Two years into the project, the early returns are encouraging. At 6-foot-8, George’s blend of size, shooting, and playmaking makes him a difficult matchup at the point guard position, especially in space.

Rookie Will Riley has also carved out a meaningful role. The 19-year-old, selected 21st overall in the 2025 NBA Draft, is putting together one of the most impressive teenage seasons by a Canadian in recent memory. Considering his age, the production stands out even more. Riley has shown flashes of offensive brilliance, recording 15 double-figure scoring games, including a career-high 27 points. His confidence and shot-making ability have provided Washington with a much-needed scoring spark off the bench.

Two seasons into his NBA career, the only thing holding Zach Edey back from consistent double-double production has been health. After appearing in 66 games as a rookie, the 7-foot-4 center has played in just 11 games this season. He missed the first 13 games with a left ankle stress reaction before being shut down again as the team took a cautious approach. When active, Edey provides a reliable interior scoring option and a disruptive defensive presence.

In Memphis, injuries to Edey and Brandon Clarke, along with the departure of Jaren Jackson Jr., have created opportunity in the Grizzlies’ frontcourt. That opening has allowed Olivier-Maxence Prosper to emerge in his first full season with the team, capitalizing on extended minutes and a larger role.

After three largely restricted seasons with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Leonard Miller is finally getting the opportunity many believed would come. Traded at the deadline to the Chicago Bulls, the 22-year-old forward from Scarborough, Ontario is beginning to showcase the upside that once made him one of Canada’s most intriguing young prospects.

During his three-year tenure in Minnesota, Miller appeared in just 49 games and logged only 179 total minutes, rarely finding a consistent role in a crowded rotation. In Chicago, that opportunity has arrived quickly. Through his first 12 games with the Bulls, including four starts, Miller has already surpassed the total points he scored during his entire Timberwolves stint.

The 6-foot-10, 220-pound forward with a 7-foot-2 wingspan possesses the physical tools and athleticism teams covet in the modern NBA. His early production reflects that potential. Miller is averaging 8.2 points and 4.4 rebounds per game with Chicago and has been especially effective finishing at the rim, converting an eye-popping 89.3 percent of his attempts inside.

For a player who spent his early NBA years waiting for an opening, the move to Chicago may finally be the runway Miller needs to establish himself.

For the first time in 15 years, Canadian basketball is also seeing movement on the back end of the pipeline. The number of Canadians exiting the league due to retirement, contract decisions, or international opportunities is beginning to rise.

Golden-era pioneers Tristan Thompson and Cory Joseph haven’t officially announced their retirements, but both appear finished adding to their NBA totals after 13 and 14 seasons, respectively. Joseph will continue his career in Monaco, while Thompson has shifted his focus to off-court ventures in media and business.

Another trailblazer, Trey Lyles, opted to explore international options after ten NBA seasons, signing a one-year deal with Real Madrid. Others, including Oshae Brissett, Jackson Rowe, Chris Duarte, and Eugene Omoruyi, have also found new homes overseas, reflecting the increasingly fluid relationship between the NBA and the global game.

Some chapters are closing. Others are just beginning. Canadian impact isn’t just showing up in box scores. It’s showing up on championship banners.

Each of the last five NBA champions has featured a Canadian, from Andrew Wiggins in Golden State to Jamal Murray in Denver, Oshae Brissett in Boston, and most recently Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luguentz Dort leading Oklahoma City to the title.

This isn’t coincidence. It’s continuity.

Canadian basketball isn’t peaking. It’s sustaining excellence.

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