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Early predictions rank NBA contenders for 2026-27 season

Original: # NBA 2026-27 East: Knicks, Sixers, Pacers, Celtics, Charlotte, and Heat West: Spurs, OKC, TWolves, Nuggets, Lakers, and

Basketball fans are sharing early predictions for the NBA's 2026-27 season, listing expected top teams in each conference. In the East, the Knicks, 76ers, Pacers, Celtics, Hornets and Heat are named, while the West list features the Spurs, Thunder, Timberwolves, Nuggets, Lakers and Jazz. The selections are sparking debate about which franchises are positioned to contend two seasons ahead.

Why now: Fans are debating early team rankings for the upcoming NBA season.

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• # NBA 2026-27 East: Knicks, Sixers, Pacers, Celtics, Charlotte, and Heat West: Spurs, OKC, TWolves, Nuggets, Lakers, and Jazz · shlenny@heads.social · 1

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