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LeBron James ranked fifth among power forwards for 2026-27 NBA season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 2:00 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

LeBron James ranked fifth among power forwards for 2026-27 NBA season

Summary

LeBron James, the newest member of the Philadelphia 76ers, has been ranked fifth among power forwards heading into the 2026-27 NBA season by HoopsHype. Despite being in his age-42 season, James continues to impress with his career achievements, including being the all-time leading scorer in NBA history. Last season with the Los Angeles Lakers, he averaged 20.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 7.2 assists in 60 games. The ranking positions him behind Evan Mobley, Scottie Barnes, Jalen Johnson, and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Tyrese Maxey and Jaylen Brown also received rankings in their respective positions.

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By the Numbers

•LeBron James joins the Philadelphia 76ers for the upcoming season.
•HoopsHype ranks him fifth among NBA power forwards.
•James averaged 20.9 points and made his 22nd All-Star appearance last season.
•Evan Mobley, Scottie Barnes, and Giannis Antetokounmpo are ranked above him.
•Tyrese Maxey and Jaylen Brown receive notable rankings as well.

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2:00 PMYahoo Sports — 76ers forward LeBron James ranked among top five at his position

What they're saying

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The newest member of the Philadelphia 76ers (LeBron James) was recently ranked among the best power forwards heading into the 2026-27 NBA season.
— Yahoo Sports

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