Miami Heat guard Pelle Larsson poses for a photo during media day.
Miami Heat guard Pelle Larsson poses for a photo during media day. | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
The NBA season starts next week, which means it’s time to look at the sexiest players in the league for the 2026-27. Thankfully, no sport lets the athletes show their bodies off more than in basketball. These are the studs to admire and thirst over this season.
Jared McCain — Oklahoma City Thunder
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Jared McCain is beautiful inside and out. The Thunder guard is unabashedly himself, coloring his nails and dancing on TikTok no matter how many haters come at him in the comments section. After playing for Duke and getting drafted to the Sixers, McCain might have finally found stability in OKC. No matter where he is, his bright smile will catch an eye.
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Dylan Harper — San Antonio Spurs
Dylan Harper has the potential to be Victor Wembanyama’s running mate for many years in San Antonio. One of the best young guards in the NBA, Ron Harper’s son is lanky, long and possesses an exuberant and confident style on and off the court.
Ochai Agbaji — New York Knicks
Ochai Agbaji isn’t one of the most famous players in basketball, but he’s got plenty of time to garner acclaim as his game grows. He was previously on the Raptors and Nets before joining the champion New York Knicks this offseason.
Aaron Gordon — Denver Nuggets
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Aaron Gordon has been instrumental in the Denver Nuggets’ success the last half-decade. Even when he endures injuries and misses time, it’s hard to miss him posing in his underwear on social media due to his endorsement deal with SAXX. We’re not complaining at all.
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Egor Demin was forgotten on the Nets during his rookie season, but this Russian 20-year-old has plenty of potential to be a good NBA player heading into his sophomore campaign. His boyish charm will be hard to miss if Brooklyn levels up.
Yaxel Lendeborg — Golden State Warriors
Yaxel Lendeborg’s personality borders on arrogance, but the Michigan Wolverine deserves it after leading his team to a national title. He now joins an aging Warriors core that’s hanging onto the past. Lendeborg’s personality should bring some needed excitement to a stale team.
Pelle Larsson — Miami Heat
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Pelle Larsson is Swedish, blonde-haired, blue-eyed, and looks the part of a movie star. Instead, he’s getting buckets for the Miami Heat after a college stint at Arizona.
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Shawn Laib is a freelance journalist with sportswriting experience for Yardbarker, Stadium Rant and more. He enjoys basketball, football, and tennis. He loves looking at the intersection of LGBTQ+ culture and sports. Still awaiting the Seattle SuperSonics' return.
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