NBA teams ranked for future success through 2029 by ESPN insiders
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 11:58 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
ESPN NBA analysts have ranked all 30 NBA teams based on their projected performance through the 2029 season. The rankings take into account five key metrics to assess how each team is expected to fare in the coming years. This evaluation, published on September 16, 2026, provides a detailed look at the current state and future potential of franchises like the Knicks, Spurs, and Thunder. Insights from insiders highlight both challenges and opportunities for various teams as they prepare for the longer-term future.
- •All 30 NBA teams have been ranked for future success.
- •The rankings are based on five key performance metrics.
- •Insider evaluations cover projections through the 2029 season.
- •Insights address the current state of franchises such as the Knicks and Spurs.
- •ESPN published these rankings on September 16, 2026.
- 12:38 PMESPN — What does the future hold for Knicks, Spurs, Thunder and every NBA team? We stacked all 30
"How does your team look in 2026-27? What about in 2029? NBA insiders unveil the latest rankings, based on five key metrics.
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