[The Athletic] Don’t look now, but the 2026-27 NBA season is right around the corner. Here’s one reason to be excited for each team this upcoming season ⤵️
The Athletic posted their one reason to get excited for each team in the 2026-27 NBA season list
Team
Reason to get excited
Atlanta Hawks
Defense
Boston Celtics
Jayson Tatum
Brooklyn Nets
Young backcourt
Charlotte Hornets
Brandon Miller
Chicago Bulls
The YouTube clips
Cleveland Cavaliers
A resolution
Dallas Mavericks
The Sergio show
Denver Nuggets
Cam Johnson
Detroit Pistons
Spacing!
Golden State Warriors
Last ride or first step
Houston Rockets
Grown-up point guards
Indiana Pacers
Tyrese!
LA Clippers
Ty the Great
Los Angeles Lakers
Free throws
Memphis Grizzlies
Health
Miami Heat
A superstar has arrived
Milwaukee Bucks
Brayden Burries
Minnesota Timberwolves
Edwards and Ball
New Orleans Pelicans
Difference-maker at helm
New York Knicks
Championship glory
Oklahoma City Thunder
Revenge and disrespect
Orlando Magic
A new energy
Philadelphia 76ers
Championship window
Phoenix Suns
Collin Gillespie’s growth
Portland Trail Blazers
Damian Lillard
Sacramento Kings
Darius Acuff Jr.
San Antonio Spurs
Battled-tested Wemby
Toronto Raptors
Kawhi Leonard
Utah Jazz
No tank
Washington Wizards
Trae Young’s wizardry
Source: The Athletic