The Nets are projected to win about 24 games. I think there’s a reason to expect more.

Mike Bisceglia previews Brooklyn’s 2026–27 season, from Julius Randle’s arrival to the young backcourt’s development and why internal growth could make the Nets better than people expect. After years of watching losses help their lottery chances, Nets fans finally have a reason to care about wins again.

But optimism comes with questions. Can the defense improve? Will Noah Clowney make an impact beyond his shooting? And what will we learn about Jordi Fernández when winning becomes the expectation?

Plus, Mike shares Brooklyn’s best-case win total and his prediction for the Knicks’ title defense.

Chapters:
[00:00] - Nets Fans Can Finally Root for Wins
[01:49] - Is Brooklyn Better Than Its 24-Win Projection?
[03:02] - Why Internal Growth Changes the Outlook
[04:36] - The Young Backcourt’s Potential
[05:40] - Defense and the Test for Jordi Fernández
[06:57] - What Noah Clowney Needs to Show
[08:57] - Brooklyn’s Best-Case Win Total
[10:04] - Why This Season Matters for the Rebuild
[10:57] - Can the Knicks Repeat as Champions?

How many games do you think the Nets will win? Leave your prediction in the comments and subscribe for more Nets and Knicks conversations.

The Knicks are back, the banner is going up, and the expectations have NEVER been higher. But can New York run it back and become a dynasty? 🌧️🟠🔵

On this episode of Bad Weather Fans, we’re breaking down everything Knicks fans need to know heading into the 2026–27 season!

🔥 WHAT WE’RE TALKING ABOUT:

🏆 OPENING NIGHT IS ABOUT THE BANNER! The game itself is almost secondary. This is about celebrating what this team accomplished and finally seeing the championship banner raised where it belongs.

🚀 START STRONG OR PLAY CATCH-UP? The Knicks understand how important it is to build momentum early. Why getting off to a hot start could make all the difference when the playoff race heats up.

💰 EVERYONE NEEDS TO RELAX ABOUT THE CONTRACTS! The endless speculation, the salary-cap panic, and the daily rumors. Why we shouldn’t obsess over every contract situation right now — let the season play out and trust that the rest will work itself out.

📈 OUR OFFICIAL KNICKS WIN-LOSS PREDICTION! How many games will New York win this season? Are we looking at a 55-win team, a 60-win juggernaut, or something even crazier? We put our predictions on the table.

🔁 CAN THE KNICKS REPEAT?! Winning a championship is hard. Winning two in a row is a whole different beast. What needs to happen for New York to run it back and establish a legitimate dynasty?

👀 THE BENCH X-FACTOR NOBODY IS TALKING ABOUT! Every championship team has an unexpected contributor who changes everything. Who could emerge as the Knicks’ secret weapon this season?

The Knicks are no longer chasing the dream. They’re defending it. The question is whether this team has another championship run in it.

🎙️ Hosted by Alex B. | Bad Weather Fans

👇 Knicks fans, sound off in the comments!

• How many wins are you predicting?
• Will the Knicks repeat?
• Who’s your biggest X-factor off the bench?

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Training camp is here, and Mike is feeling some hope for the Nets. Mike and Alex discuss Egor Demin’s development, Brooklyn’s young players and why the team could beat its low win projection. Then they turn to Jalen Brunson’s rise, Knicks fans’ championship confidence and whether it’s too early to judge the Mikal Bridges trade.

- Can Egor Demin take a big step in his second season?
- Which Knicks and Nets players offer the best fantasy basketball value?
- Could the Nets surprise people and reach the play-in?
- Did anyone really see Jalen Brunson’s rise coming?
- Is the Mikal Bridges trade settled, or does Brooklyn’s return still need time?