I can’t believe we’ve made it. After a summer full of exciting player movement, a rookie class that’s been hyped up like few we’ve seen in recent years, and a whole new set of anti-tanking rules, the 2026–27 NBA season tips off tomorrow night. With that, it’s time to make some predictions. I think this could be one of the more interesting seasons in NBA history. It feels like there are two teams, the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder, that are a lot better than ever

On paper, I guess the Los Angeles Lakers going up against the Oklahoma City Thunder should be a pretty fun series for the NBA. You have LeBron James, one of the greatest players of all time, and the Lakers brand going up against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the reigning defending NBA champions. Thunder guard, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will likely receive his second straight MVP during this series, as the Thunder look to defend their title and start building what could be the next

With the NBA Playoffs set to tip off this weekend, here are my predictions for the 2025 postseason going all the way from the first round...