LeBron James and Steve Nash's 2026-27 NBA Season Preview

The 2026-27 NBA season is right around the corner, so LeBron James and Steve Nash sit down to preview some of the biggest storylines heading into the new season.

They start with the New York Knicks and break down what Jalen Brunson and company need to do to return to the NBA Finals. They then discuss Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and how injuries affected the Oklahoma City Thunder’s performance in the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. The guys also debate whether Victor Wembanyama can win this year’s MVP award, how the Indiana Pacers will look with Tyrese Haliburton back in the lineup, what Kawhi Leonard’s return to the Toronto Raptors could mean for the team and so much more.

To wrap things up, LeBron and Nash show some love to the players they grew up watching, including, Michael Jordan, Penny Hardaway and Isiah Thomas.

0:00 - Intro
01:45 - NBA Offseason Moves
02:37 - Breaking Down the Defending Champs
07:43 - You Can’t Count OKC Out
12:17 - Is This Wemby’s MVP Year?
16:10 - The New-Look T-Wolves
19:42 - Miami’s Offseason Moves
21:32 - The Indiana Pacers Get Tyrese Back
25:19 - The Revamped Wizards
27:24 - The Atlanta Hawks Have Real Depth
29:36 - Are the Jazz Sleepers in the West?
31:53 - Kawhi Returns to the Six
34:43 - Bron’s Favorite Teams and Players Growing Up

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