The 2026–27 NBA season is almost here, and before the games begin, it’s time to put the predictions on record. From the major individual awards to All-NBA, All-Rookie and All-Defense, here’s my early ballot for the upcoming season.
4DK Awards Predictions
All-NBA First Team
Victor Wembanyama • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander • Luka Dončić • Nikola Jokić • Anthony Edwards
All-NBA Second Team
Giannis Antetokounmpo • Jalen Johnson • Jalen Brunson • Cade Cunningham • Jayson Tatum
All-NBA Third Team
Stephen Curry • Jaylen Brown • Donovan Mitchell • Tyrese Haliburton • Kawhi Leonard
All-Rookie First Team
Darryn Peterson • AJ Dybantsa • Caleb Wilson • Cameron Boozer • Darius Acuff Jr.
All-Defensive First Team
Victor Wembanyama • Amen Thompson • Ausar Thompson • Rudy Gobert • Stephon Castle
All-Defensive Second Team
Jaylen Brown • OG Anunoby • Evan Mobley • Toumani Camara • Chet Holmgren
Some will hit. Some probably won’t. That’s what makes preseason predictions fun. Who did I leave off — and which prediction do you think I’m dead wrong about?