The NBA’s 2025-26 season is finally here and expectations across the league couldn’t be higher. With superstars reshaping their teams, rising prospects ready to take the next step and make their mark, this season feels like it could truly be special.
There are plenty of storylines from will the Thunder repeat? How will a full season of Lebron James and Luka Doncic go? Is this going to be LeBron’s last season? How well will the retooled Nuggets do? Who will rise to the top of the Eastern Conference? Can Kevin Durant lead the Rockets to new heights? Will this be the last hurrah for Steph Curry and Draymond Green in Golden State? Is Cooper Flagg the real deal? Will Victor Wembanyama take the next step?
The league is brimming with parity, superstars are shifting power balances, and young teams like Oklahoma City are trying to prove they’re built to last. So many storylines and it all starts tonight.
With tip-off tonight, it’s prediction time from BSO. Awards, conference champs, and who’ll raise the Larry O’Brien Trophy in June.
Most Valuable Player
Robert: Nikola Jokic
Daniel: Luka Doncic
Rookie of the Year
Robert: Cooper Flagg
Daniel: Cooper Flagg
Defensive Player of the Year
Robert: Victor Wembanyama
Daniel: Victor Wembanyama
Most Improved Player
Robert: Michael Porter, Jr.
Daniel: Matas Buzelis
Sixth Man of the Year
Robert: Payton Pritchard
Daniel: A Knick (Jordan Clarkson or Josh Hart)
Coach of the Year
Robert: Mike Brown
Daniel: David Adelman
Conference Finals Predictions
Eastern Conference
Robert: Knicks vs. Magic
Daniel: Cavs vs. Hawks
Western Conference
Robert: Thunder vs. Nuggets
Daniel: Thunder vs. Nuggets
NBA Finals Prediction
Robert: Nuggets over Knicks
Daniel: Nuggets over Cavs
This season is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable yet. With young stars ready to take over and veteran stars ready to prove they’re not done yet. Teams ready to take the crown from the reigning champs, the Oklahoma City Thunder, who are trying to prove they can be the newest dynasty.
New faces wanting to set the tone for their career and faces in new places trying to do things those fans have either never seen or seen in a really long time.
This season can really be special.
We’re back on NBA on NBC which brings back the iconic ‘Roundball Rock’ and possible electric pregame intros. It all starts tonight so get ready for a good time and fun season.
