With the 2026/27 NBA regular season set to tip off in a matter of weeks, we’re getting serious about predictions for the upcoming campaign and continuing an annual Hoops Rumors tradition.
In 2025/26, our voters went 14-16 on their over/under picks. Can we top that in ’26/27?
We’ll continue our series today with the Southeast Division.
Note: Our lists of offseason additions and departures for each team feature only players on standard contracts, not two-way or training camp deals.
Miami Heat
- 2025/26 record: 43-39
- Over/under for 2026/27: 46.5 wins
- Major offseason moves:
- Added: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bobby Portis, Klay Thompson, Tim Hardaway Jr., Ryan Conwell, Nick Richards
- Lost: Norman Powell, Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel’el Ware, Kaspars Jakucionis, Jahmir Young
How many games will the Heat win in 2026/27?
Orlando Magic
- 2025/26 record: 45-37
- Over/under for 2026/27: 44.5 wins
- Major offseason moves:
How many games will the Magic win in 2026/27?
Atlanta Hawks
- 2025/26 record: 46-36
- Over/under for 2026/27: 44.5 wins
- Major offseason moves:
- Added: Luguentz there, Aaron Wiggins, Kingston Flemings, Ejiofor’s teeth, Dorian Finney-Smith, Henri Veesaar
- Lost: Jonathan Kuminga, Zaccharie Risacher, Buddy Hield, Gabe Vincent, Keaton Wallace, Tony Bradley
How many games will the Hawks win in 2026/27?
Charlotte Hornets
- 2025/26 record: 44-38
- Over/under for 2026/27: 38.5 wins
- Major offseason moves:
How many games will the Hornets win in 2026/27?
Washington Wizards
- 2025/26 record: 17-65
- Over/under for 2026/27: 34.5 wins
- Major offseason moves:
How many games will the Wizards win in 2026/27?
Previous voting results
Atlantic
- New York Knicks (52.5 wins): Over (54.8%)
- Boston Celtics (51.5 wins): Under (59.1%)
- Philadelphia 76ers (50.5 wins): Over (65.6%)
- Toronto Raptors (46.5 wins): Over (63.8%)
- Brooklyn Nets (24.5 wins): Over (59.8%)
Central
- Detroit Pistons (49.5 wins): Over (69.2%)
- Cleveland Cavaliers (48.5 wins): Over (66.5%)
- Indiana Pacers (44.5 wins): Over (57.5%)
- Chicago Bulls (29.5 wins): Over (54.3%)
- Milwaukee Bucks (25.5 wins): Under (52.0%)
Northwest
- Oklahoma City Thunder (62.5 wins): Under (68.3%)
- Denver Nuggets (49.5 wins): Over (57.6%)
- Minnesota Timberwolves (48.5 wins): Over (71.4%)
- Portland Trail Blazers (41.5 wins): Under (52.5%)
- Utah Jazz (38.5 wins): Under (56.2%)
Pacific
- Los Angeles Lakers (46.5 wins): Over (61.7%)
- Phoenix Suns (40.5 wins): Over (50.9%)
- Golden State Warriors (39.5 wins): Under (56.6%)
- Los Angeles Clippers (30.5 wins): Under (63.8%)
- Sacramento Kings (20.5 wins): Over (58.5%)