The NBA is finally back, and the fans are ready. It’s been over 120 days since the last NBA game, when the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the NBA Championship.
This NBA season has a ton of interesting storylines, from LeBron James potentially playing his final season to #1 pick Cooper Flagg being among some of the most hyped prospects in the last 20 years, and reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander attempting to repeat as MVP and as NBA champion. Let’s take a look at my predictions and insights for this upcoming season.
Awards
MVP- Nikola Jokic– Denver Nuggets / Statline Prediction: 28.2 PPG, 12.3 REB, 9.9 AST
Defensive Player of the Year- Victor Wembanyama– San Antonio Spurs/ Statline Prediction: 26.4 PPG, 11.8 REB, 3.9 BLK
Rookie of the Year- Cooper Flagg– Dallas Mavericks / Statline Prediction: 17.8 PPG, 6.8 REB, 4.9 AST
Most Improved Player- Jaden Ivey– Detroit Pistons / Statline Prediction: 19.7 PPG, 4.3 REB, 3.9 AST
Coach of the Year- David Adelman– Denver Nuggets / Nuggets Record Prediction- 61-21
Team Predictions
NBA Champions- Denver Nuggets (61-21)
Most Improved Record- Philadelphia 76ers: 2024-25 (24-58) / 2025-26 (52-30) / +28
Most Disappointing Record- Indiana Pacers: 2024-25 (50-32) / 2025-26 (39-43) / -11
This season is going to be one of the most competitive and unique seasons we have seen in a while, and it all starts tonight with the reigning champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, facing off against the Houston Rockets. Don’t miss this great season, and who knows, maybe this will be the GOAT’s final season.
