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Bold predictions for 2026-27 NBA season
Victor Wembanyama wins MVP and DPOY, Knicks miss 50 wins, LeBron drops scoring.
In brief
Victor Wembanyama wins MVP and DPOY, Knicks miss 50 wins, LeBron drops scoring. Victor Wembanyama wins MVP and DPOY in 2026-27 NBA season, Knicks finish under 50 wins, LeBron averages 16-18 PPG. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
2026-27 nba season starts
Games begin Tuesday with Boston-Detroit at 3 p.m. et, Knicks host Sixers for ring night, and Thunder-Spurs in nightcap.
14 teams believe they can win title
The 2026-27 nba season features 14 teams that absolutely believe they can win the championship.
Wembanyama wins mvp and dpo y
Victor Wembanyama wins mvp and dpo y in 2.7 million games, joining hakeem olajuwon, michael jordan and giannis antetokounmpo.
Wembanyama's double dip
Wembanyama checks the latter box (he was first team all-nba last year) but doesn't turn 23 until january.
Knicks miss 50 wins
The knicks finish outside the east's top four seeds with fewer than 50 wins due to tougher east competition.
Lebron averages career-low ppg
Lebron james averages 16-18 ppg this season, his lowest career scoring average.
Luka dončić averages career-high ppg
Luka dončić averages 34-35 ppg this season, his career-high scoring output.
Cooper flagg makes all-nba
Cooper flagg makes all-nba in his sophomore season after averaging 21 points, six rebounds and four assists as a rookie.
Celtics become east's no. 1 seed
Boston wins 56 games last season and becomes the east's no. 1 seed with improved roster depth.
Rockets fly past 48.5 win total
The rockets finish with 55 wins, exceeding their 2025-26 win total of 52 games.
Anthony edwards wins 3-point crown
Anthony edwards makes 300 three-pointers this season, winning the 3-point crown.
Hornets make double 3-point history
Charlotte hornets attempt 50 three-pointers per game, eclipsing the 2024-25 boston celtics record.
De'aaron fox ends up on bench
De'aaron fox starts on the bench after the spurs trade him for a sixth-man role.
Kyrie irving will be traded
Kyrie irving is traded to detroit or houston for their championship aspirations.
Anthony davis will be traded
Anthony davis is traded by washington wizards to a team that can compete.
Zion williamson will be traded
Zion williamson is traded by new orleans pelicans for a team that can compete.
Payton pritchard makes all-star
Payton pritchard earns all-star selection after averaging 20 ppg and leading boston's offense.
Warriors won't make play-in
Golden state warriors miss the play-in tournament due to aging players and lack of depth.
What to remember
Victor Wembanyama wins MVP and DPOY in 2026-27 NBA season, Knicks finish under 50 wins, LeBron averages 16-18 PPG.
