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Well folks, preseason is here, and it's once again time for some hoops! Looks like my Cowboys are going to disappoint me again, but I can always count on my Spurs.
I can't think of a better way to kick off the NBA Season than the annual NBA.COM GM Survey. All GMs in the league voted anonymously with their picks for the seasons.
Read link for everything, but some of the more interesting awards and/or Texas/Oklahoma awards pasted below.
https://www.nba.com/news/2026-27-nba-gm-survey
1. San Antonio Spurs – 50%
2. Oklahoma City Thunder – 43%
» Also receiving votes: New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers
» Last year: Oklahoma City Thunder – 80%
1. Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio – 77%
2. Nikola Jokić, Denver – 10%
3. Anthony Edwards, Minnesota – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City; Jayson Tatum, Boston
» Last year: Nikola Jokić – 67%
If you were starting a franchise today and could sign any player in the NBA, who would it be?
1. Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio – 93%
» Also receiving votes: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City; Cooper Flagg, Dallas
» Last year: Victor Wembanyama – 83%
Which player forces opposing coaches to make the most adjustments?
1. Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio – 47%
2. Nikola Jokić, Denver – 33%
3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City – 10%
4. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 7%
5. Luka Dončić, L.A. Lakers – 3%
» Last year: Nikola Jokić – 57%
1. Philadelphia 76ers – 73%
2. Miami Heat – 10%
3. Charlotte Hornets – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Boston Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves, Toronto Raptors
» Last year: Atlanta Hawks – 53%
Which one player acquisition will make the biggest impact?
1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Miami – 53%
2. Jaylen Brown, Philadelphia – 20%
T-3. LeBron James, Philadelphia – 13%
T-3. Kawhi Leonard, Toronto – 13%
» Last year: Kevin Durant – 73%
What was the most underrated player acquisition?
1. Tobias Harris, San Antonio – 20%
2. Mitchell Robinson, Boston – 17%
3. Naz Reid, Charlotte – 10%
T-4. LaMelo Ball, Minnesota – 7%
T-4. Lu Dort, Atlanta – 7%
T-4. Jonathan Kuminga, Minnesota – 7%
T-4. Peyton Watson, Cleveland – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Isaiah Joe, Detroit; Kawhi Leonard, Toronto; Sandro Mamukelashvili, L.A. Lakers; Kelly Oubre Jr., Indiana; Zaccharie Risacher, Dallas; Anfernee Simons, Philadelphia; Dean Wade, Philadelphia; Aaron Wiggins, Atlanta
» Last year: Desmond Bane – 17%
Which team will be most improved in 2026-27?
1. Indiana Pacers – 43%
2. Washington Wizards – 23%
3. Utah Jazz – 13%
4. Toronto Raptors – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Charlotte Hornets, Dallas Mavericks, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat
» Last year: Orlando Magic – 47%
1. Cameron Boozer, Memphis – 50%
2. Caleb Wilson, Chicago – 20%
3. AJ Dybantsa, Washington – 17%
4. Darryn Peterson, Utah – 13%
» Last year: Cooper Flagg – 97%
1. Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio – 97%
2. Ausar Thompson, Detroit – 3%
» Last year: Victor Wembanyama – 80%
Who is the best perimeter defender in the NBA?
1. Amen Thompson, Houston – 30%
T-2. Alex Caruso, Oklahoma City – 17%
T-2. Ausar Thompson, Detroit – 17%
4. Dyson Daniels, Atlanta – 10%
T-5. Stephon Castle, San Antonio – 7%
T-5. Jaden McDaniels, Minnesota – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Atlanta; OG Anunoby, New York; Cason Wallace, Oklahoma City; Derrick White, Boston
» Last year: Dyson Daniels – 31%
Who is the best interior defender in the NBA?
1. Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio – 97%
2. Rudy Gobert, Minnesota – 3%
» Last year: Victor Wembanyama – 80%
Who is the most versatile defender in the NBA?
1. Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio – 30%
2. Amen Thompson, Houston – 17%
3. Scottie Barnes, Toronto – 13%
T-4. Bam Adebayo, Miami – 10%
T-4. OG Anunoby, New York – 10%
6. Ausar Thompson, Detroit – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Miami; Toumani Camara, Portland; Draymond Green, Golden State; Cason Wallace, Oklahoma City
» Last year: Amen Thompson – 18%
Which is the best defensive team in the NBA?
1. Oklahoma City Thunder – 77%
2. San Antonio Spurs – 20%
3. Toronto Raptors – 3%
» Last year: Oklahoma City Thunder – 83%
1. Erik Spoelstra, Miami – 43%
2. Mark Daigneault, Oklahoma City – 37%
3. Mike Brown, New York – 10%
» Also receiving votes: Rick Carlisle, Indiana; Chris Finch, Minnesota; Steve Kerr, Golden State
» Last year: Erik Spoelstra – 52%
Which head coach makes the best in-game adjustments?
1. Rick Carlisle, Indiana – 30%
2. Tyronn Lue, LA Clippers – 23%
3. Erik Spoelstra, Miami – 20%
4. Mark Daigneault, Oklahoma City – 10%
5. Joe Mazzulla, Boston – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Mike Brown, New York; Chris Finch, Minnesota; Nick Nurse, Philadelphia
» Last year: Tyronn Lue – 40%
T-1. Minnesota Timberwolves – 30%
T-1. San Antonio Spurs – 30%
T-3. Denver Nuggets – 10%
T-3. Philadelphia 76ers – 10%
» Also receiving votes: Boston Celtics, Charlotte Hornets, Golden State Warriors, Indiana Pacers, New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder
» Last year: Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder – 27%
Which team’s level of success this season is toughest to predict?
1. Philadelphia 76ers – 27%
2. Minnesota Timberwolves – 17%
T-3. Los Angeles Lakers – 13%
T-3. Utah Jazz – 13%
T-5. Golden State Warriors – 7%
T-5. Indiana Pacers – 7%
T-5. Portland Trail Blazers – 7%
» Also receiving votes: LA Clippers, Miami Heat, Toronto Raptors
» Last year: Philadelphia 76ers – 47%
Which team has the most promising young core?
1. San Antonio Spurs – 87%
2. Washington Wizards – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Charlotte Hornets, Oklahoma City Thunder
» Last year: Oklahoma City Thunder – 50%
Which player is the best leader?
1. Jalen Brunson, New York – 53%
2. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 20%
3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Cade Cunningham, Detroit; LeBron James, Philadelphia; Nikola Jokić, Denver; Damian Lillard, Portland; Jayson Tatum, Boston; Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio
» Last year: Stephen Curry – 43%
Who is the most versatile player in the NBA?
1. Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio – 57%
2. Scottie Barnes, Toronto – 17%
3. Nikola Jokić, Denver – 10%
4. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Miami – 7%
» Also receiving votes: OG Anunoby, New York; Cooper Flagg, Dallas; LeBron James, Philadelphia
» Last year: Giannis Antetokounmpo and Victor Wembanyama – 30%
Which player has the best basketball IQ?
1. Nikola Jokić, Denver – 67%
2. LeBron James, Philadelphia – 33%
» Last year: Nikola Jokić – 80%
Which player would you want taking a shot with the game on the line?
1. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 50%
2. Jalen Brunson, New York – 17%
T-3. Luka Dončić, L.A. Lakers – 10%
T-3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City – 10%
5. Kevin Durant, Houston – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Nikola Jokić, Denver; Damian Lillard, Portland
» Last year: Stephen Curry – 47%
I can't think of a better way to kick off the NBA Season than the annual NBA.COM GM Survey. All GMs in the league voted anonymously with their picks for the seasons.
Read link for everything, but some of the more interesting awards and/or Texas/Oklahoma awards pasted below.
https://www.nba.com/news/2026-27-nba-gm-survey
> Predictions
Which team will win the 2027 NBA Finals?1. San Antonio Spurs – 50%
2. Oklahoma City Thunder – 43%
» Also receiving votes: New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers
» Last year: Oklahoma City Thunder – 80%
> Players
Who will win the 2026-27 Kia MVP?1. Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio – 77%
2. Nikola Jokić, Denver – 10%
3. Anthony Edwards, Minnesota – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City; Jayson Tatum, Boston
» Last year: Nikola Jokić – 67%
If you were starting a franchise today and could sign any player in the NBA, who would it be?
1. Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio – 93%
» Also receiving votes: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City; Cooper Flagg, Dallas
» Last year: Victor Wembanyama – 83%
Which player forces opposing coaches to make the most adjustments?
1. Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio – 47%
2. Nikola Jokić, Denver – 33%
3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City – 10%
4. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 7%
5. Luka Dončić, L.A. Lakers – 3%
» Last year: Nikola Jokić – 57%
> Offseason Moves
Which team made the best overall moves this offseason?1. Philadelphia 76ers – 73%
2. Miami Heat – 10%
3. Charlotte Hornets – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Boston Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves, Toronto Raptors
» Last year: Atlanta Hawks – 53%
Which one player acquisition will make the biggest impact?
1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Miami – 53%
2. Jaylen Brown, Philadelphia – 20%
T-3. LeBron James, Philadelphia – 13%
T-3. Kawhi Leonard, Toronto – 13%
» Last year: Kevin Durant – 73%
What was the most underrated player acquisition?
1. Tobias Harris, San Antonio – 20%
2. Mitchell Robinson, Boston – 17%
3. Naz Reid, Charlotte – 10%
T-4. LaMelo Ball, Minnesota – 7%
T-4. Lu Dort, Atlanta – 7%
T-4. Jonathan Kuminga, Minnesota – 7%
T-4. Peyton Watson, Cleveland – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Isaiah Joe, Detroit; Kawhi Leonard, Toronto; Sandro Mamukelashvili, L.A. Lakers; Kelly Oubre Jr., Indiana; Zaccharie Risacher, Dallas; Anfernee Simons, Philadelphia; Dean Wade, Philadelphia; Aaron Wiggins, Atlanta
» Last year: Desmond Bane – 17%
Which team will be most improved in 2026-27?
1. Indiana Pacers – 43%
2. Washington Wizards – 23%
3. Utah Jazz – 13%
4. Toronto Raptors – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Charlotte Hornets, Dallas Mavericks, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat
» Last year: Orlando Magic – 47%
> Rookies & International
Who will win the 2026-27 Rookie of the Year?1. Cameron Boozer, Memphis – 50%
2. Caleb Wilson, Chicago – 20%
3. AJ Dybantsa, Washington – 17%
4. Darryn Peterson, Utah – 13%
» Last year: Cooper Flagg – 97%
> Defense
Who is the best defensive player in the NBA?1. Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio – 97%
2. Ausar Thompson, Detroit – 3%
» Last year: Victor Wembanyama – 80%
Who is the best perimeter defender in the NBA?
1. Amen Thompson, Houston – 30%
T-2. Alex Caruso, Oklahoma City – 17%
T-2. Ausar Thompson, Detroit – 17%
4. Dyson Daniels, Atlanta – 10%
T-5. Stephon Castle, San Antonio – 7%
T-5. Jaden McDaniels, Minnesota – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Atlanta; OG Anunoby, New York; Cason Wallace, Oklahoma City; Derrick White, Boston
» Last year: Dyson Daniels – 31%
Who is the best interior defender in the NBA?
1. Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio – 97%
2. Rudy Gobert, Minnesota – 3%
» Last year: Victor Wembanyama – 80%
Who is the most versatile defender in the NBA?
1. Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio – 30%
2. Amen Thompson, Houston – 17%
3. Scottie Barnes, Toronto – 13%
T-4. Bam Adebayo, Miami – 10%
T-4. OG Anunoby, New York – 10%
6. Ausar Thompson, Detroit – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Miami; Toumani Camara, Portland; Draymond Green, Golden State; Cason Wallace, Oklahoma City
» Last year: Amen Thompson – 18%
Which is the best defensive team in the NBA?
1. Oklahoma City Thunder – 77%
2. San Antonio Spurs – 20%
3. Toronto Raptors – 3%
» Last year: Oklahoma City Thunder – 83%
> Coaches
Who is the best head coach in the NBA?1. Erik Spoelstra, Miami – 43%
2. Mark Daigneault, Oklahoma City – 37%
3. Mike Brown, New York – 10%
» Also receiving votes: Rick Carlisle, Indiana; Chris Finch, Minnesota; Steve Kerr, Golden State
» Last year: Erik Spoelstra – 52%
Which head coach makes the best in-game adjustments?
1. Rick Carlisle, Indiana – 30%
2. Tyronn Lue, LA Clippers – 23%
3. Erik Spoelstra, Miami – 20%
4. Mark Daigneault, Oklahoma City – 10%
5. Joe Mazzulla, Boston – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Mike Brown, New York; Chris Finch, Minnesota; Nick Nurse, Philadelphia
» Last year: Tyronn Lue – 40%
> Miscellaneous
Which team is the most fun to watch?T-1. Minnesota Timberwolves – 30%
T-1. San Antonio Spurs – 30%
T-3. Denver Nuggets – 10%
T-3. Philadelphia 76ers – 10%
» Also receiving votes: Boston Celtics, Charlotte Hornets, Golden State Warriors, Indiana Pacers, New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder
» Last year: Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder – 27%
Which team’s level of success this season is toughest to predict?
1. Philadelphia 76ers – 27%
2. Minnesota Timberwolves – 17%
T-3. Los Angeles Lakers – 13%
T-3. Utah Jazz – 13%
T-5. Golden State Warriors – 7%
T-5. Indiana Pacers – 7%
T-5. Portland Trail Blazers – 7%
» Also receiving votes: LA Clippers, Miami Heat, Toronto Raptors
» Last year: Philadelphia 76ers – 47%
Which team has the most promising young core?
1. San Antonio Spurs – 87%
2. Washington Wizards – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Charlotte Hornets, Oklahoma City Thunder
» Last year: Oklahoma City Thunder – 50%
Which player is the best leader?
1. Jalen Brunson, New York – 53%
2. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 20%
3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Cade Cunningham, Detroit; LeBron James, Philadelphia; Nikola Jokić, Denver; Damian Lillard, Portland; Jayson Tatum, Boston; Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio
» Last year: Stephen Curry – 43%
Who is the most versatile player in the NBA?
1. Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio – 57%
2. Scottie Barnes, Toronto – 17%
3. Nikola Jokić, Denver – 10%
4. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Miami – 7%
» Also receiving votes: OG Anunoby, New York; Cooper Flagg, Dallas; LeBron James, Philadelphia
» Last year: Giannis Antetokounmpo and Victor Wembanyama – 30%
Which player has the best basketball IQ?
1. Nikola Jokić, Denver – 67%
2. LeBron James, Philadelphia – 33%
» Last year: Nikola Jokić – 80%
Which player would you want taking a shot with the game on the line?
1. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 50%
2. Jalen Brunson, New York – 17%
T-3. Luka Dončić, L.A. Lakers – 10%
T-3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City – 10%
5. Kevin Durant, Houston – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Nikola Jokić, Denver; Damian Lillard, Portland
» Last year: Stephen Curry – 47%
