Canadian NBA Players Currently on Team Rosters 2026–27 | A new roster snapshot highlights nine Canadian players across seven NBA teams, from Jamal Murray in Denver to a two-player group in New Orleans and Washington.
Canadian basketball has nine players to follow across seven NBA teams in a 2026–27 roster snapshot. The list includes established names such as Jamal Murray and Andrew Wiggins, along with younger players building their NBA careers.
New Orleans and Washington each have two Canadians listed, while five other teams feature one apiece. The snapshot includes players from the Denver Nuggets, Indiana Pacers, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves and Portland Trail Blazers.
New Orleans leads the list with two Canadians
The New Orleans Pelicans have Benedict Mathurin and Caleb Houstan listed for the coming season.
That gives New Orleans the largest Canadian group in the snapshot, matching the two-player total shown for the Washington Wizards.
Jamal Murray headlines Denver’s Canadian connection
Jamal Murray is the lone Canadian listed with the Denver Nuggets. The guard is one of the most familiar names in the group and remains a key player for fans tracking Canadian talent in the NBA.
Indiana also has one Canadian on the list: Andrew Nembhard. The Pacers guard gives the snapshot another established name to watch during the 2026–27 season.
Washington’s pair adds a younger storyline
The Washington Wizards are represented by Kyshawn George and Will Riley.
Their inclusion gives Washington a two-player Canadian connection alongside New Orleans. Both names also add a younger thread to a list that includes players at different stages of their NBA careers.
Four more Canadians round out the snapshot
Andrew Wiggins is listed with the Miami Heat, while Trey Lyles appears with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Shaedon Sharpe is listed with the Portland Trail Blazers.
Together with Murray, Nembhard, Mathurin, Houstan, George and Riley, those players bring the total to nine Canadians across seven teams. The gallery’s central question for viewers is simple: which Canadian player are you most excited to watch in 2026–27?
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