Uncovering the Next Generation's Hall of Fame
Players Eligible for the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2026
The following list of players will become eligible for the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2026. The group is highlighted by Dwight Howard and Carmelo Anthony, who are the favorites to be inducted.
In addition to the list below, review the all-time best players for each team, and the all-time best players at each position.
Players are ranked according to their Legends Score, which is a simple measure of a player's individual career accolades. Tap on other column headers to sort by name or position.
| ⇦ 2025 | 2027 ⇨ |
| Player | Primary Teams | Position | Legends Score |
| Dwight Howard |    | C | 58 |
| Carmelo Anthony |   | F | 25 |
| LaMarcus Aldridge |   | F-C | 16 |
| DeMarcus Cousins |  | C-F | 10 |
| Joe Johnson |   | G-F | 8 |
| Rajon Rondo |  | G | 5 |
| Isaiah Thomas | | G | 5 |
| Paul Millsap | | F | 4 |
| Hassan Whiteside | C | 1 |
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