NBA ranks top duos as league shifts ahead of new season
CBS NBA • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 2:27 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
With the NBA season approaching, CBS Sports ranks the top 12 player duos in the league. Familiar names like LeBron James and Jaylen Brown are mentioned, reflecting changes in team dynamics. Steph Curry and Draymond Green top the list despite aging, while Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren navigate contract negotiations, raising questions about their future together in Detroit. The league is anticipating players integrating into new roles as the season begins next month.
- •NBA season set to begin in two months
- •Steph Curry and Draymond Green are top duo
- •Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren face contract uncertainty
- •LeBron James could play with Jaylen Brown
- •Donovan Mitchell aims to perform well with new dynamics
- 2:27 PMCBS NBA — Ranking the NBA's 12 best duos: Three new-look pairs make the list, but familiar names are at the top
"Some familiar names will be in unfamiliar places when the NBA returns in two months, so who are the best combos in the game right now?
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