GM Survey Picks Spurs as Champs, Sixers Top Offseason Moves

NBA general managers’ 2026-27 preseason survey favored the San Antonio Spurs to win the championship and praised their young core, while Victor Wembanyama led several player categories. Philadelphia was overwhelmingly named the team with the offseason’s best moves, though GMs also considered the 76ers’ prospects among the hardest to predict. The Washington Wizards drew optimism as a potential most-improved team, and rookie AJ Dybantsa ranked highly in predictions for future impact. Phoenix received little recognition beyond coach Jordan Ott, who earned votes for his offensive and defensive work. The survey also highlighted individual picks including former Arkansas guard Meleek Thomas as a potential draft steal and former Razorback Isaiah Joe as an underrated acquisition.