26 Increasingly Bold Predictions for the 2026-27 NBA Season

Key Points:

• The San Antonio Spurs, led by Victor Wembanyama, are predicted to win the NBA title soon, with Wembanyama expected to claim MVP honors if he stays healthy and continues improving.
• The Boston Celtics are forecasted to have the league's best offense this season, benefiting from a fully healthy Jayson Tatum, the addition of Paul George, and strong supporting players like Mitchell Robinson.
• The Sacramento Kings are expected to have historically poor defense, with key players like Zach LaVine and Domantas Sabonis being subpar defenders and Ben Simmons standing out as their best defender.
• The Houston Rockets and Toronto Raptors are projected to make deep playoff runs, with Houston reaching the conference finals and Toronto potentially reaching the NBA Finals despite skepticism about Kawhi Leonard’s health and recent playoff performance.
• Nikola Jokic is predicted to lead the league in points, rebounds, and assists, possibly winning his fourth MVP and breaking the all-time triple-double record, while Rudy Gobert is expected to set a new record for highest field goal percentage in NBA history.