Who are the NBA’s most improved players in 2025-26? De’Andre Hunter, Jonathan Kuminga, Austin Reaves and
Who are the NBA’s most improved players in 2025-26? (Image via NBA) At least ten games have now been played by every NBA team. It’s a sufficient sample to begin paying attention to the players who have made significant progress, even though any broad conclusions drawn from ten games would be foolish. The NBA’s top five most improved players can now be selected. One of the most difficult trophies to predict is the NBA’s Most Improved Player award. The NBA’s Most Improved Player of the Year title has, for the most part, gone to a relatively unknown rival who was able to significantly increase their output. In actuality, there are several athletes on this list who converted a bad situation into a good one.
Early-season leaps by De’Andre Hunter, Ajay Mitchell, Jonathan Kuminga, Jalen Duren and Austin Reaves reshape the NBA’s most improved race
Here’s a list of the five NBA players, who fans from all around the world believe to be the greatest of all time.
Cleveland Cavaliers’ De’Andre Hunter
Hunter is the ideal illustration of a player whose progress could go unnoticed due to a shooting slump. His 3-point shooting percentage dropped to 29.0% from 40.5% the previous season, which is the only reason his shooting percentage has plummeted. In fact, this year, his 2-point percentage has increased. There’s no reason to doubt that Hunter will regain his shooting prowess. Everything else about Hunter’s performance has been outstanding, even if the shooting picks up.
Oklahoma City Thunder’s Ajay Mitchell
After seeing the NBA during their rookie season, it is often not shocking to see second-year players exhibit an increase in their stats. Thus far, Ajay Mitchell has accomplished the opposite of a sophomore jinx. Some fans have forgotten that Jalen Williams hasn’t played a single minute for the Thunder this season due to his significantly improved stats, which have remained consistent over the past few weeks.
Golden State Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga
For Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors, the offseason was drawn out and controversial. However, Kuminga has surged onto the scene for the Warriors since reaching an agreement on a new contract, raising their ceiling. On both ends of the court, Kuminga has advanced. He frequently struggled to fit into Steve Kerr’s offence throughout his prior seasons. He would turn into a ball stopper, attempting to generate a shot on his own and typically coming up with a fast hook. Kuminga is making the correct offensive readings.
Detroit Pistons’ Jalen Duren
Throughout his NBA career, Jalen Duren has made tremendous progress, especially in terms of increasing his free-throw % and developing into a more aggressive and powerful scorer. His self-creation abilities have increased, and he is now more proficient in pick-and-roll finishes and face-ups. His timing, activity, and awareness have all improved defensively, strengthening his position as a team anchor. It’s time for Duren to receive credit for a nearly eight-point increase in his scoring average, as the Detroit Pistons (11-2) are easily leading the Eastern Conference
Los Angeles Lakers’ Austin Reaves
Lakers fans were happy to see Austin Reaves return to action after he dealt with some groin issues. It was not exactly thrilling, however, to see Reaves shoot 4-for-21 from beyond the arc in three contests this past week. Reaves remains a prolific scorer and playmaker, but he’ll have to find his stroke from deep once again.Also read: Is Jonathan Kuminga playing tonight? Golden State Warriors star’s status update against Indiana Pacers revealed (11-01-2025)
