Inside the NBA’s 2025-26 Gamble: Which Teams Will Rise to Glory or Crash and Burn?
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If everything falls apart: The Durant adjustment takes longer than expected, causing a negative trickle-down effect. Houston’s half-court woes become exacerbated with Durant attempting to establish himself as the lead dog at the expense of Thompson and Şengün. The Rockets’ lack of a true point guard continues to punish them through December, when they are forced to look for outside help at the cost of a key piece. Their talent is enough to get them to the playoffs, but a swift first-round exit has management reevaluating everything.


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