The 2026-27 NBA season has barely begun, but several stars have already started building an early MVP case. From huge scoring nights to players driving undefeated starts, the opening week has given us an early look at who could eventually find themselves in the award conversation.
It is far too early for these rankings to mean anything definitive. However, based on individual production and team success through Oct. 27, here are the top 10 candidates in our NBA MVP power rankings.
