2026 NBA offseason rankings: Heat, 76ers, Thunder in the top 10

The New York Times/The Athletic has released its 2026 NBA offseason rankings, placing the Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, and Oklahoma City Thunder among the top 10 teams that made the biggest improvements this past offseason. Key moves highlighted include AJ Dybantsa joining the Washington Wizards, Giannis Antetokounmpo being traded to Miami, and the 76ers acquiring Jaylen Brown in a trade. The rankings evaluate teams based on their draft picks, trades, and free agency moves rather than predicting championship outcomes.