3 coaches embracing new teams this seasonJamahl Mosley, Taylor Jenkins and Tiago Splitter all joined new franchises this offseason.
3 first-time NBA head coaches welcome new challengesDusty May, Micah Nori and Sean Sweeney share their journeys, coaching philosophies and expectations for 2026-27.
Udoka pushes Rockets to ‘make some real noise’Following two straight first-round postseason exits, the veteran coach knows his team is hungrier to take that next step.
2026-27 Season Preview: Minnesota TimberwolvesLaMelo Ball joins Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert as the Timberwolves look to build on three straight deep playoff runs.
2026-27 Season Preview: Denver NuggetsNikola Jokić and the Nuggets enter the season looking to address depth and defense after three straight early playoff exits.
2026-27 Season Preview: Utah JazzLauri Markkanen, Keyonte George and Jaren Jackson Jr. look to lead Utah’s young core in the right direction.
2026-27 Season Preview: Portland Trail BlazersJa Morant, Damian Lillard, Deni Avdija and the Portland Trail Blazers can reach a new level this season.
2026-27 Season Preview: Oklahoma City ThunderShai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder look to bounce back from last season's exit in the Western Conference Finals.
2026-27 Season Preview: Atlanta HawksJalen Johnson, CJ McCollum, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and the Hawks look to build off last season’s playoff appearance.
2026-27 Season Preview: Charlotte HornetsThe Hornets look to reach a new level with Kon Knueppel, Brandon Miller and offseason addition Naz Reid.
2026-27 Season Preview: Miami HeatGiannis Antetokounmpo and Klay Thompson join Bam Adebayo and Andrew Wiggins as the Heat look to reach a new level this season.
2026-27 Season Preview: Boston CelticsPaul George and Mitchell Robinson join Jayson Tatum and the Celtics as Boston eyes a 13th straight playoff appearance.
2026-27 Season Preview: Chicago BullsThe Bulls are building around young talent like Caleb Wilson, Matas Buzelis and Josh Giddey, while adding veterans.
2026-27 Season Preview: Brooklyn NetsThe Nets look to improve behind Julius Randle and Michael Porter Jr., with Day'Ron Sharpe and Egor Dëmin key to their next steps.
2026-27 Season Preview: Milwaukee BucksFollowing a blockbuster trade with the Heat in July, the Bucks will sport a new look for the 2026-27 season.
2026-27 Season Preview: Indiana PacersA healthy Tyrese Haliburton is set to return to the court after missing the entire 2025-26 season due to a torn Achilles.
2026-27 Season Preview: Orlando MagicPaolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and Desmond Bane lead a Magic team looking to make a deeper playoff run.
2026-27 Season Preview: New York KnicksJalen Brunson and the defending champion Knicks enter the 2026-27 season with their eyes on a repeat title.
2026-27 Season Preview: Sacramento KingsDarius Acuff Jr., Zach LaVine and Keegan Murray headline a young Kings team looking for a fresh start.
2026-27 Season Preview: Philadelphia 76ersJaylen Brown and LeBron James join Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe as the 76ers enter 2026-27 with high expectations.
2026-27 Season Preview: Washington WizardsWith Trae Young and Anthony Davis ready for a full season alongside a promising young core, the Wizards look to progress.
2026-27 Season Preview: Toronto RaptorsKawhi Leonard returns to Toronto as Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett and the Raptors look to take the next step this season.
2026-27 Season Preview: Los Angeles LakersLuka Dončić and Austin Reaves will look to spearhead a new-look Lakers squad.
2026-27 Season Preview: Dallas MavericksCooper Flagg leads a new-look Mavericks core featuring Kyrie Irving and Zaccharie Risacher.
2026-27 Season Preview: Golden State WarriorsStephen Curry, Jimmy Butler III and Kristaps Porzingis headline a Warriors team looking to make another playoff push.
2026-27 Season Preview: Houston RocketsThe return of Fred VanVleet could help Kevin Durant, Amen Thompson, Alperen Sengun and the Rockets reach a new level this season.
2026-27 Season Preview: Phoenix SunsDevin Booker, Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green will look to bring more excitement and winning basketball to Phoenix this season.
2026-27 Season Preview: New Orleans PelicansThe Pelicans are betting on growth from Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen while relying on Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy.
2026-27 Season Preview: LA ClippersDarius Garland, Brandon Ingram and Max Strus headline a revamped Clippers roster entering a new-look season.
2026-27 Season Preview: San Antonio SpursThe Spurs’ young trio of Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper look to lead the team back to the Finals this season.
