There are 16 Canadian NBA players on rosters in 2026-27, and this page tracks every one of them: club, hometown, numbers, injuries and when they’re on TV in Canada. It’s rebuilt from the league’s data every day. 19+ (18+ in AB, MB and QC).
Canada started the season with 16 players on opening-night rosters, second among the 125 international players behind France’s 17. That ended a 12-season run in which Canada led the league’s international count.
| At a glance | 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Canadians on NBA rosters | 16 |
| Clubs with a Canadian | 13 of 30 |
| Most on one club | Atlanta Hawks (2), Memphis Grizzlies (2), Denver Nuggets (2) |
| Top scorer so far | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, 27.2 points a game |
| Province with the most | Ontario (12 of 16) |
| On the Raptors | RJ Barrett |
Canadian NBA players 2026-27: the full list
Updated 28 October 2026, 10:59 AM ET. Season averages from every game played so far, so the numbers will move a lot in the first few weeks. Status is the league’s injury feed.
| Player | Club | Pos | Age | Hometown | GP | PTS | REB | AST | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Oklahoma City Thunder | G | 28 | Toronto, ON | 4 | 27.2 | 4.2 | 3.8 | Available |
| Jamal Murray | Denver Nuggets | G | 29 | Kitchener, ON | 3 | 22.3 | 6.3 | 5.7 | Available |
| RJ Barrett | Toronto Raptors | F | 26 | Toronto, ON | 3 | 21.0 | 5.0 | 3.0 | Available |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | Atlanta Hawks | G | 28 | Toronto, ON | 4 | 18.8 | 3.5 | 3.8 | Available |
| Andrew Nembhard | Indiana Pacers | G | 26 | Aurora, ON | 3 | 16.0 | 1.7 | 5.7 | Day to day |
| Dillon Brooks | Phoenix Suns | F | 30 | Mississauga, ON | 3 | 14.7 | 3.7 | 3.3 | Available |
| Leonard Miller | Chicago Bulls | F | 22 | Thornhill, ON | 4 | 9.8 | 5.5 | 0.8 | Available |
| Andrew Wiggins | Miami Heat | F | 31 | Thornhill, ON | 4 | 8.8 | 3.5 | 1.2 | Available |
| Luguentz Dort | Atlanta Hawks | G | 27 | Montreal, QC | 4 | 8.8 | 3.2 | 1.5 | Available |
| Bennedict Mathurin | New Orleans Pelicans | G | 24 | Montreal, QC | 3 | 8.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 | Available |
| Zach Edey | Memphis Grizzlies | C | 24 | Toronto, ON | 3 | 6.0 | 7.3 | 1.7 | Available |
| Ryan Nembhard | Denver Nuggets | G | 23 | Aurora, ON | 2 | 4.5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | Available |
| Trey Lyles | Minnesota Timberwolves | F | 30 | Saskatoon, SK | 4 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 1.2 | Available |
| Will Riley | Washington Wizards | G | 20 | Kitchener, ON | 3 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | Available |
| Olivier-Maxence Prosper | Memphis Grizzlies | F | 24 | Montreal, QC | 0 | – | – | – | Available |
| Shaedon Sharpe | Portland Trail Blazers | G | 23 | London, ON | 0 | – | – | – | Out |
Trey Lyles was born in Indianapolis and raised in Saskatoon, and he plays for Canada internationally, so he’s on the list with his Saskatoon hometown.
The best Canadian games of the last seven days
| Player | Date | Game | Line |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | Sat 24 Oct | vs New Orleans | 42 pts, 3 reb, 6 ast |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Sun 25 Oct | vs Clippers | 34 pts, 6 reb, 5 ast |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | Wed 21 Oct | at Orlando | 31 pts, 4 reb, 3 ast |
| RJ Barrett | Fri 23 Oct | at Washington | 23 pts, 9 reb, 4 ast |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Mon 26 Oct | vs Phoenix | 26 pts, 3 reb, 3 ast |
| Jamal Murray | Mon 26 Oct | vs Golden State | 19 pts, 6 reb, 8 ast |
| Dillon Brooks | Mon 26 Oct | at Oklahoma City | 19 pts, 5 reb, 5 ast |
| RJ Barrett | Wed 21 Oct | vs Chicago | 20 pts, 4 reb, 3 ast |
Pick of the week: Jamal Murray’s 42 points against New Orleans. Ranked by points, with rebounds and assists counted at half weight.
Canadians on TV in Canada this week
| When (ET) | Game | Canadians | Canadian TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 28 Oct, 7:30 PM ET | Orlando Magic at Toronto Raptors | RJ Barrett | TSN |
| Wed 28 Oct, 9:30 PM ET / 8:30 PM CT | Oklahoma City Thunder at Dallas Mavericks | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | NBA TV Canada |
| Thu 29 Oct, 8:00 PM ET | Cleveland Cavaliers at Atlanta Hawks | Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Luguentz Dort | Sportsnet, Sportsnet+ |
| Fri 30 Oct, 7:00 PM ET | Charlotte Hornets at Washington Wizards | Will Riley | NBA TV Canada |
| Fri 30 Oct, 7:30 PM ET | Orlando Magic at Toronto Raptors | RJ Barrett | Sportsnet One, Sportsnet+ |
| Fri 30 Oct, 7:30 PM ET | Chicago Bulls at Boston Celtics | Leonard Miller | TSN, TSN+ |
| Fri 30 Oct, 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM MT | Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns | Dillon Brooks, Jamal Murray, Ryan Nembhard | Sportsnet, Sportsnet+ |
| Sat 31 Oct, 8:30 PM ET / 7:30 PM CT | Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston Rockets | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | TSN, TSN+, NBA TV Canada |
| Sun 1 Nov, 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT | Toronto Raptors at Los Angeles Lakers | RJ Barrett | Sportsnet One, Sportsnet, Sportsnet+ |
| Mon 2 Nov, 7:00 PM ET | Oklahoma City Thunder at Cleveland Cavaliers | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | TSN, TSN+ |
| Mon 2 Nov, 7:30 PM ET | Chicago Bulls at Philadelphia 76ers | Leonard Miller | Sportsnet, Sportsnet+ |
| Mon 2 Nov, 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT | Toronto Raptors at LA Clippers | RJ Barrett | TSN, RDS2 (French) |
| Mon 2 Nov, 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT | Phoenix Suns at Golden State Warriors | Dillon Brooks | Sportsnet, Sportsnet+ |
| Mon 2 Nov, 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT | Miami Heat at Los Angeles Lakers | Andrew Wiggins | Sportsnet, Sportsnet+ |
Only games with a Canadian broadcaster are listed. Everything else is on NBA League Pass; our how to watch the NBA in Canada guide explains the options.
Which NBA teams have Canadian players?
| Club | Canadians |
|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Luguentz Dort |
| Denver Nuggets | Jamal Murray, Ryan Nembhard |
| Memphis Grizzlies | Zach Edey, Olivier-Maxence Prosper |
| Chicago Bulls | Leonard Miller |
| Indiana Pacers | Andrew Nembhard |
| Miami Heat | Andrew Wiggins |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | Trey Lyles |
| New Orleans Pelicans | Bennedict Mathurin |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander |
| Phoenix Suns | Dillon Brooks |
| Portland Trail Blazers | Shaedon Sharpe |
| Toronto Raptors | RJ Barrett |
| Washington Wizards | Will Riley |
Toronto has one: RJ Barrett, from Toronto, averaging 21.0 points so far. Our Raptors page has his status and the full schedule with the Canadian TV channel for every game.
Where Canada’s NBA players come from
| Province | Players |
|---|---|
| Ontario | 12 |
| Quebec | 3 |
| Saskatchewan | 1 |
Ontario produces 12 of the 16, most of them from the Greater Toronto Area. Quebec has 3.
The Canadians to watch
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder
Toronto-born Gilgeous-Alexander leads every Canadian at 27.2 points a game, and he’s the reigning MVP. His last outing brought 26 against Phoenix.
Jamal Murray, Denver Nuggets
Murray is putting up 22.3 points and 5.7 assists a night for the Nuggets. His best game so far was 42 against New Orleans on Saturday 24 October.
RJ Barrett, Toronto Raptors
Third among Canadian scorers, Barrett averages 21.0 points and 5.0 rebounds. He was born in Toronto.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Atlanta Hawks
Over 4 games for the Hawks, Alexander-Walker has scored 75 points in all. Most recently he had 12 at Houston.
Andrew Nembhard, Indiana Pacers
Nembhard rounds out the top five at 16.0 points a game, with a high of 18 at New Orleans. He’s listed day to day right now.
Backing Canadians on the betting markets
Player props are the natural way to back a Canadian: points, rebounds, assists and threes, priced game by game. Lines move with injury news, so check the NBA injury report and tonight’s NBA games tonight board first. Where you can bet depends on your province, which our NBA betting hub explains.
Canadian NBA players FAQ
16 in 2026-27. The NBA’s opening-night count had Canada second among international countries, one behind France.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder, the reigning MVP.
Atlanta Hawks, Memphis Grizzlies, Denver Nuggets, with 2 each.
Yes. RJ Barrett is from Toronto.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, with 27.2 points a game for the Thunder.
19+ (18+ in AB, MB and QC). Picks are opinion, not advice, and odds change constantly. Availability varies by province. Please play responsibly. ConnexOntario: 1-866-531-2600 for Ontario residents; see your province’s helpline for resources elsewhere.