# Bold predictions for 2026-27 NBA season

> Victor Wembanyama wins MVP and DPOY, Knicks miss 50 wins, LeBron drops scoring.
- Title: Bold predictions for 2026-27 NBA season · CBS Sports
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: nba, victor wembanyama, knicks, lebron james, luka dončić, cooper flagg, celtics, rockets, anthony edwards, hornets, de'aaron fox, kyrie irving
- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nba/news/2026-27-nba-season-bold-predictions-victor-wembanyama-knicks-celtics-kyrie-irving-anthony-edwards
- Published: 2026-10-19T17:11:00+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: nba, victor wembanyama, knicks, lebron james, luka dončić, cooper flagg, celtics, rockets, anthony edwards, hornets, de'aaron fox, kyrie irving
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Victor Wembanyama wins MVP and DPOY in 2026-27 NBA season, Knicks finish under 50 wins, LeBron averages 16-18 PPG.