Biggest NBA X-Factors of the 2026-27 Season

Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to draft the NBA names that could totally swing their team's 2026-27 season, including Paolo Banchero, LaMelo Ball, Walker Kessler, and many others. We'll also talk some injuries to Charlotte Hornets' stars, a Buddy Hield for Rob Dillingham trade, and Stephen Curry's contract extension.

(00:00) INTRO

(03:35) Steph Curry’s extension

(09:45) Buddy Hield / Rob Dillingham trade

(17:45) Hornets injuries piling up

(20:45) TOP 10 NBA X-FACTORS

(23:50) LaMelo Ball

(34:38) Paolo Banchero

(40:10) Bam Adebayo

(56:00) Fed Van Vleet

(1:03:10) Tyrese Haliburton

(1:10:10) Kyrie Irving