Zach Kram revisited the 30 team forecasts he published before the 2025‑26 season, assigning grades as the campaign closed. The New York Knicks earned an A+ after landing the third Eastern seed and riding an 11‑game playoff run to the Finals, a feat he deemed the most statistically dominant in league history and cemented their legacy. His review sets the stage for off‑season analysis.

Atlanta’s forward Jalen Johnson hit career highs — 22.5 points, 10.3 rebounds and 7.9 assists — and secured an All‑NBA third‑team nod, meriting another A+. Denver’s duo of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray both earned All‑Star selections, with Murray also landing his first All‑NBA honor after a 25.4‑point season, earning the Nuggets an A+ as well. However, Murray’s shooting fell to 36% in the first round, prompting Denver to consider roster reshuffle around Jokic.

The review also flagged teams on the cusp: Toronto secured a top‑six seed for the first winning record in four years, while Milwaukee identified rookie guard Ryan Rollins as its primary backcourt option, a role that could shape the Bucks’ strategy if Giannis remains. Kram concludes the grades illustrate which franchises built momentum and which must overhaul before the 2026‑27 calendar.