Thinking Basketball #345: 2026 Season preview
Oct 22, 2025
Dive into the excitement of the 2025-26 NBA season with a focus on Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs' playoff potential. Explore how the revamped Denver Nuggets are primed for success in the West. The Clippers and Warriors face intriguing challenges with their aging cores, while the Lakers aim for a defensive transformation. Predictions for Eastern Conference contenders like the Cavaliers and Knicks add to the discussion. MVP favorites emerge, and the possibility of new champions keeps the anticipation high as the season unfolds.
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Wembanyama As A Genuine MVP Candidate
- Victor Wembanyama's unique combination of size, agility, and improved conditioning makes him a legitimate MVP contender this season.
- The Spurs' improved surrounding depth and twin-tower lineups increase their realistic chance to reach the play-in or higher.
Wembanyama's Grueling Summer Drill
- Cody describes a preseason conditioning drill where Wembanyama defends continuous one-on sequences against every player without resting.
- The drill explains how Wembanyama built rare endurance for a player of his height, stressing his summer cardio work.
Denver's Depth Transforms Their Ceiling
- Denver's offseason additions and deeper bench transform them from a thin roster into a regular-season wins machine around Nikola Jokic.
- Improved defense and bench production could push Denver into contention for the West's top seed.