Way-Too-Early NBA Predictions: Spurs #1, Lakers #8 & Paolo TRADED

Save the receipts. Richard Jefferson, Kendrick Perkins, Channing Frye and Allie Clifton lock in their way-too-early predictions for the 2026-27 NBA season—and agree to revisit every take 25 games into the year. The crew ranks all 30 teams, debates whether Paolo Banchero or Zion Williamson will be the first All-Star traded and explains why San Antonio could take the West while the Lakers fall in the standings. Plus, Cooper Flagg, Stephon Castle and Payton Pritchard enter the first-time All-Star conversation, Wemby gets an early award prediction and Philadelphia, Denver and Cleveland face serious pressure to win. Chapters 0:00 - Intro 2:30 - Eastern Conference Rankings 6:50 - Western Conference Rankings 13:00 - Paolo or Zion Traded? 21:31 - First-Time All-Star Picks 23:25 - Award Predictions 27:10 - Teams Under Most Pressure 30:00 - Orlando: Most Mid Team 📺 WATCH on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WAYYE5BMG6c 🏀 Download the Fanatics Sportsbook app! https://fanatics.onelink.me/5kut/ROADTRIPPIN New customers who sign up and Bet $5, receive $100 in FanCash* Use FanCash on bonus bets, profit boosts, team gear on Fanatics.com and so much more. 📱 FOLLOW The Road Trippin' Show on socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/roadtrippin TikTok-https://www.tiktok.com/@roadtrippinshow X-https://x.com/roadtrippinshow 📺 WATCH The Richard Show: https://tr.ee/EQfbwv 🥚 Richard - https://www.instagram.com/richardajefferson/ 🍟 Channing - https://www.instagram.com/channingfrye/ 🔌 Perk - https://www.instagram.com/kendrickperkins/ 🐸 Allie - https://www.instagram.com/al.clifton/ 🎙️PRODUCED by Rain Delay Media - https://www.raindelaymedia.com/ *New customers in AZ, CO, CT, DC, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, VT, WV, or WY. Must toggle on this promotion in your bet slip and wager $5+ cash on any market (min. odds -500) within 7 days of account opening to receive $100 in FanCash. Promotional FanCash expires 7 days from issuance (at 11:59pm ET). Terms, including FanCash terms apply-see Fanatics Sportsbook app. Use FanCash on bonus bets, profit boosts, team gear on Fanatics.com and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices