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Roundtable: The gang makes some season predictions (Part I)

With the preseason already up and running, it’s time for our signature Roundtable, where Brew Hoop staff put their meteorologist hats on and forecast the future, hoping their words don’t come back to bite them (like last year—eek!). This time…

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 12:00 PM
Roundtable: The gang makes some season predictions (Part I)
Key Things to Know
  • Brew Hoop staff shared predictions for the Milwaukee Bucks' upcoming season record, team MVP, and biggest breakout players.
  • Most writers projected a losing record for Milwaukee, forecasting between 25 and 30 wins, while Nate predicted 42 wins.
  • Ryan Rollins received multiple votes from staff members as the Bucks' likely most valuable player and breakout candidate.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Brew Hoop writers participated in a roundtable prediction panel projecting the Milwaukee Bucks' upcoming NBA season under head coach Taylor Jenkins. Most writers forecast a challenging rebuilding campaign, with five of six contributors projecting the team to finish between 12th and 13th in the Eastern Conference with fewer than 31 wins, while Nate offered an optimistic projection of an eighth-place finish.

The panel also debated individual contributor projections following the departure of Giannis Antetokounmpo. Contributors highlighted Ryan Rollins and rookie Brayden Burries as the primary candidates to emerge as team MVP, while Kel’el Ware and Rollins were the consensus choices to make the biggest performance leap.

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