CBS Sports has published its list of the NBA's most overrated players heading into 2026-27, with James Harden, Paul George and Evan Mobley among those singled out by staff. The debate is based on how players are rated by individual writers compared with the outlet's final top 100.
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01Summary
- 01Evan Mobley was ranked No. 22 but one writer argued he is too high because he is mainly a third offensive option.
- 02Jalen Duren was placed at No. 34 after making his first All-Star and All-NBA teams, but his playoff scoring fell from 19.5 points per game to 10.2.
- 03James Harden was ranked No. 47, with criticism focused on his age, defence and a 2025 postseason in which he averaged 19 points and five assists on 29% 3-point shooting.
- 04Paul George was ranked No. 67, with the piece saying his decline and contract make the ranking too optimistic.
- 05The article says the rankings are for a 2026-27 projection and are based on staff votes, not a career-achievement list.
02Why it matters
The piece shows how NBA reputations can shift quickly as players age, struggle in the play-offs or land on big contracts. It also gives a snapshot of which names CBS Sports believes are being rated too highly before the new season.
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