NBA assist leaders 2025-26
Nikola Jokic leads the NBA in assists in 2025-26 with 10.7 assists per game, ahead of Cade Cunningham (9.9) and Josh Giddey (9.1).
Players with at least 20 games qualify.
| # | Player | Team | GP | MIN | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nikola Jokic | DEN | 65 | 34.8 | 10.7 |
| 2 | Cade Cunningham | DET | 64 | 33.9 | 9.9 |
| 3 | Josh Giddey | CHI | 54 | 32.1 | 9.1 |
| 4 | Luka Doncic | LAL | 64 | 35.8 | 8.3 |
| 5 | Ja Morant | MEM | 20 | 28.4 | 8.1 |
| 6 | James Harden | CLE | 70 | 34.9 | 8.0 |
| 7 | Jalen Johnson | ATL | 72 | 35.2 | 7.9 |
| 8 | Andrew Nembhard | IND | 57 | 31.3 | 7.7 |
| 9 | Kevin Porter Jr. | MIL | 38 | 33.2 | 7.4 |
| 10 | Stephon Castle | SAS | 68 | 30.0 | 7.4 |
| 11 | LeBron James | LAL | 60 | 33.2 | 7.2 |
| 12 | Isaiah Collier | UTA | 59 | 25.8 | 7.2 |
| 13 | Jamal Murray | DEN | 75 | 35.4 | 7.1 |
| 14 | LaMelo Ball | CHA | 72 | 28.0 | 7.1 |
| 15 | Jalen Brunson | NYK | 74 | 35.1 | 6.8 |
| 16 | Deni Avdija | POR | 66 | 33.3 | 6.7 |
| 17 | Russell Westbrook | SAC | 64 | 28.9 | 6.7 |
| 18 | Darius Garland | LAC | 45 | 29.8 | 6.7 |
| 19 | Tyrese Maxey | PHI | 70 | 38.0 | 6.6 |
| 20 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | 68 | 33.3 | 6.6 |
| 21 | Davion Mitchell | MIA | 70 | 28.5 | 6.5 |
| 22 | Alperen Sengun | HOU | 72 | 33.3 | 6.2 |
| 23 | De'Aaron Fox | SAS | 72 | 31.0 | 6.2 |
| 24 | Jrue Holiday | POR | 53 | 29.4 | 6.1 |
| 25 | Keyonte George | UTA | 54 | 33.1 | 6.1 |