Revisiting 30 Bold NBA Preseason Predictions
We reevaluate 30 fearless NBA predictions made last October, grading everything from the Knicks reaching the Finals (A+) to Ace Bailey leading rookies in scoring (D).
Zach Kram Jun 9, 2026, 06:45 AM ET Close Zach Kram is a national NBA writer for ESPN.com, specializing in short- and long-term trends across the league's analytics landscape. He previously worked at The Ringer covering the NBA and MLB. You can follow Zach on X via @zachkram .
_Originally reported by [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48994601/grading-bold-2025-26-nba-season-predictions-all-30-teams-playoffs-rookies-stats)._
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