What happened: Zion Williamson enters the 2026-27 offseason cycle with another All-Star push back in view. The question follows a 2025-26 season in which he stayed on the floor far more often than in several earlier years.

Why it matters: Availability remains the hinge for his ceiling, since his best stretches have carried All-Star-level production. A durable season would change how his value is judged entering a year with major salary already on the books.

What to watch: Training camp will show whether his offseason form translates into a full workload. Early rotation usage and minutes will be the first meaningful signs.