What happened: LeBron James and Jaylen Brown give Philadelphia two new All-Star starters at forward. The ranking evaluates all 30 projected lineups for the 2026-27 season, including a Ja Morant-Damian Lillard backcourt.
Why it matters: The exercise highlights how offseason trades and signings have reshaped rotations across the league. Oklahoma City and Memphis are among the teams facing major lineup changes.
By the numbers: Kel'El Ware averaged 12.8 points, 10.7 rebounds and 1.2 blocks across 34 starts in 2025-26 while shooting 40.9% from three.
What to watch: Training camp will clarify unsettled starting jobs and how the rebuilt groups fit together.