NBA General Managers share 2026-27 season predictions
Interest is peaking due to the release of the 25th annual NBA GM Survey, where league executives predicted the 2026-27 season's top performers. The results name the San Antonio Spurs as the most popular choice to win the title.
What happened
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The NBA released the results of its annual survey polling general managers on the league's best players and teams [1], [2]
What you need to know
The San Antonio Spurs are the top pick to win the championship, followed by the Oklahoma City Thunder [1].
Victor Wembanyama received the most votes for MVP and the player GMs would most prefer to start a franchise with [1].
Dylan Harper is the top pick for the player most likely to have a breakout season [1].
The survey covered 48 different questions regarding coaches, players, and offseason moves [1].
The specific dates and matchups for the 2026-27 game schedule are not mentioned in the provided sources.
Background
The NBA GM Survey is an annual event where general managers vote on various categories to gauge the league's landscape [1].
Participants are prohibited from voting for their own team's personnel or the team they manage [1].
The survey uses a weighted point system where first-place votes earn four points and fourth-place votes earn one [1].
Questions people ask
Who is the favorite for the 2026-27 MVP?
Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs is the favorite, receiving 77% of the votes [1].
Which team is considered the best for the future?
The San Antonio Spurs were cited as both the team of the present and the future, specifically noted for their young core [1].
Where this came from
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