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NBA record projections for all 30 teams: Are Thunder still top threat?

With a new NBA season set to begin, we make our predictions for every team's regular-season record and the 2026-27 playoffs.

By Lorenzo Reyes · Yahoo

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 9:57 AM

Key Things to Know

NBA record projections assess all 30 franchises and evaluate the Oklahoma City Thunder's status as a top threat.
The 2026-27 regular season begins Tuesday, October 20, with a three-game opening schedule.
The New York Knicks enter the season as defending champions after ending a 53-year title drought against San Antonio.

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The 2026-27 NBA regular season is scheduled to open on Tuesday, October 20, with all 30 teams chasing the defending champion New York Knicks. Projections assess whether the Oklahoma City Thunder remain the top threat in the Western Conference amid strong competition.

Opening night features a tripleheader including the Boston Celtics at Detroit Pistons, Philadelphia 76ers at New York Knicks, and Thunder at San Antonio Spurs. The Knicks enter the new campaign after snapping a 53-year title drought with an NBA Finals victory over the Spurs.

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