Okay, so get this: There’s real talk out there that the Golden State Warriors, the same squad with Stephen Curry, are about to have a season so bad, it’s got folks “terrified.” Seriously. Brian from the roundtable tossed that out, noting they were barely in the play-in picture last year and haven’t done much to fix things up.
Dallas Mavericks Fans Should Be Pumped for a Massive Jump
Hold up, though, because while one Western Conference giant might be wobbling, another could be ready to fly. Dalton is out here with what he calls a “homer take” on the Dallas Mavericks, but man, it’s a spicy one. He’s predicting they could nearly *double* their win total from last year, throwing out a straight-up 50-32 record for the 2026-27 season. That’s big time! The catch? Cooper Flagg’s gotta stay healthy, and Kyrie Irving needs to clock in around 50 games. Plus, the new coaching change in Dallas and Dusty May’s style of offense are expected to make Mavs fans seriously happy. Brian also sees big strides for them, thanks to internal development, roster changes from the draft and free agency, and yeah, that much-needed coaching shift.
The Golden State Warriors’ “Bleak” Outlook
Now, back to the blue and gold. Brian is not holding back, saying the Warriors are going to “stink” in what could be Stephen Curry’s last year in his prime. Talk about high stakes! He points to them striking out in the “LeBron sweepstakes” this summer, already getting hit with injuries before the season even starts (Butler and Moody, come on!). Plus, their average age is creeping up, sitting around 30, which is what Steph’s rocking. Dalton agrees big time, saying the Warriors remind him of the Mavs during Dirk Nowitzki’s twilight years, always chasing big fish but ultimately coming up empty. The one silver lining? They are banking on some play from newly drafted rookie Yaxel Lendeborg. Hope he’s ready to carry some serious weight.
Pacers Set to Bounce Back, Houston Facing a “Wake-Up Call”
It’s not all doom and gloom or massive leaps, though. David thinks the Indiana Pacers are due for a serious bounce back season. Tyrese Haliburton’s return should make their offense look competent again, and year two for Ivica Zubac at center is expected to be way better. On the flip side, David isn’t so hot on Houston. He sees them getting a “wake-up call” this year because their roster is, get this, “weird and clunky.” And let’s be real, Kevin Durant isn’t getting any younger. David believes this season will force Houston to make some tough decisions about where they’re headed next. Brian also gave shout-outs to the Grizzlies and the Jazz, both of whom he believes are primed to make big strides this year. There’s a lot of optimism out there for teams making moves.
So, as this season kicks off, we’ve got teams like the Grizzlies, Jazz, and Mavs hoping to surprise, while the Pacers are looking to rebound hard. But man, all eyes are gonna be on the Warriors. Is this really the year things go sideways for them? Will Stephen Curry’s prime truly end with a stink? We’re about to find out, and it’s gonna be a wild ride watching it all unfold.
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Originally reported by Mavs Moneyball.
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