NBA GMs High On Sixers’ Offseason Moves, Wembanyama’s Impact

NBA general managers overwhelmingly rated the Philadelphia 76ers as having the best 2026 offseason, according to John Schuhmann's annual survey for NBA.com. Philadelphia secured 73% of the vote, well ahead of the second-place Miami Heat at 10%. Despite praise for their summer additions, the Sixers were also voted the toughest team to predict for the 2026/27 campaign, leading that category with 27% of the responses.

Meanwhile, Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs dominated multiple categories in the survey. The Spurs received 87% of the vote for best young core and were named championship favorites at 50%. Wembanyama set survey records by claiming 77% of votes for projected MVP and 93% as the preferred player to build a franchise around, while also earning 97% for best defensive player.