Ranking the NBA's Eight Most Intriguing Newcomers
This summer saw a full roster of NBA stars switch teams. The narratives surrounding eight specific players will be key in shaping the league's upcoming season.
Ben Golliver Sep 28, 2026, 07:00 AM ET Close Ben Golliver is a senior NBA writer who joined ESPN in May 2026.
Prior to joining ESPN, Golliver covered the NBA on a national level since 2010 for The Washington Post, Sports Illustrated and CBS Sports. He is the author of Bubbleball , an account of his 93-day stay at the NBA's "Bubble" in Disney World during the coronavirus pandemic. He is based in Los Angeles. Follow on X
_Originally reported by [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/50048228/nba-preview-2026-27-lebron-kawhi-giannis-morant-ranking-most-intriguing-newcomers)._
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