Simulating the 2025-26 NBA Season: Surprising Champs, MVP Winner & Are the Bulls and Pistons Primed for a Leap?

The 2026 NBA season simulation is here, and the results are shocking! In this episode of Locked On NBA, hosts Wes Goldberg, Matt Moore, and Haize break down the NBA 2K predictions that crowned an unexpected champion. Are the Clippers legit contenders? The crew debates whether the Bulls’ young backcourt can power them back to the playoffs and if Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons are ready to take the next big step. From Victor Wembanyama’s DPOY potential to Matas Buzelis’ breakout in Chicago, this episode dives deep into the league’s biggest “what ifs.” Don’t miss the expert insights, bold takes, and plenty of laughs as the Locked On NBA team previews what’s next across the league. 00:00 – Intro 01:25 – NBA 2K Champions: Thunder, Nuggets, Clippers?! 12:42 – Chicago Bulls Preview 20:10 – Detroit Pistons Preview: Cade Cunningham’s MVP Leap 27:50 – Favorite Things of the Week Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Wayfair Get organized, refreshed, and back to routine for way less. Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Peloton Let yourself run, lift, flex, and push forward. Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ today at https://www.onepeloton.com . Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at https://monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first year FanDuel Right now, new customers can bet just FIVE dollars and if your bet wins—you’ll get THREE HUNDRED dollars in bonus bets to use across the app. Download the FanDuel app now by visiting https://FanDuel.com to get started FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.