The 2026 NBA season is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable of the last decade.
With superstars switching teams, young players poised to explode, and serious injuries, the league’s balance could shift dramatically.
We asked ChatGPT for their predictions, here’s the full forecast: standings, playoff results, NBA Finals, and individual award winners.
Eastern Conference – Final Standings 2026
Pos
Team
All time lap record
1
Cleveland Cavaliers
56–26
2
New York Knicks
54–28
3
Milwaukee Bucks
51–31
4
Orlando Magic
49–33
5
Philadelphia 76ers
47–35
6
the Toronto Raptors
45–37
7
Atlanta Hawks
44–38
8
Miami Heat
42–40
9
Indiana Pacers
41–41
10
Boston Celtics
40–42
Analysis:
Cleveland finds balance with the addition of Lonzo Ball and the final explosion of Mobley.
I Knicks they are the most solid team at the moment thanks to the trio Brunson–Bridges–Towns, While Bucks find new life with Myles Turner alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo.
I the Pacers decline without Haliburton (out for the season), while Boston experiences a transition year with Tatum returning.
Western Conference – Final Standings 2026
Pos
Team
All time lap record
1
Oklahoma City Thunder
60–22
2
Golden State Warriors
54–28
3
Denver Nuggets
53–29
4
Houston Rockets
52–30
5
Minnesota Timberwolves
49–33
6
Los Angeles Clippers
47–35
7
Los Angeles Lakers
46–36
8
Phoenix Suns
44–38
9
San Antonio Spurs
42–40
10
Dallas Mavericks
41–41
Analysis:
I Thunder confirm their role as main contender, while the Warriors surprise with the arrival of Jimmy Butler and the growth of Kuminga.
I Rockets add experience with Kevin Durant e Chapel, And Lakers find a new balance with Luka Doncic alongside LeBron James.
I Mavs they start again from Anthony Davis and the rookie Cooper Flagg, but they lack continuity.
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