The NBA is a star-driven league and each season is defined by the remarkable heights those stars achieve. In anticipation of the upcoming 2026–27 season, we chose five players we believe will write the story of this campaign—the names that will echo throughout history when we look back on everything that is to come.
First up was Jayson Tatum, followed by Victor Wembanyama and Anthony Edwards. Then came Cooper Flagg. Lastly, we examine the fascinating season Kevin Durant is about to embark upon.
