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 (1:20:00) Jaren Jackson Jr. (1:26:30) Mitchell Robinson (1:35:05) Walker Kessler (1:40:30) Christian Braun