Outlier’s NBA coverage for the 2026 season.
Who’s the NBA’s best player entering 2026-27? Jackson Frank ranks his top 10, led by Victor Wembanyama, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokić, with analysis of what sets each star apart.
A Celtics surge, a Rockets trade and a Grizzlies breakthrough? Jackson Frank makes seven bold predictions for the 2026-27 NBA season, including surprise award candidates and a cautious outlook for Miami.
Who’s ready to contend, and who has work to do? Jackson Frank ranks all 30 NBA teams ahead of 2026-27 and predicts where each will finish in the conference standings.
Can Victor Wembanyama win MVP and Defensive Player of the Year? Jackson Frank makes his 2026-27 NBA award picks, from Rookie of the Year to Coach of the Year.
Which NBA teams are ready to surprise, who’s headed for a breakout, and which offseason moves could backfire? Jackson Frank makes his picks for 2026–27.
