Here are the X-Factors for every NBA team heading into the 2025-26
season — the players whose performance could swing their team’s success.
From Vit Krejci and Luke Kennard sharpening the Atlanta Hawks’ spacing,
to Alex Sarr and Kyshawn George shaping the Wizards’ rebuild, each name
here represents an under-the-radar impact piece.
We go through each team alphabetically — highlighting the player, their
2024-25 stats, and why they’re key to their franchise’s ceiling this
season.
Whether it’s Rob Dillingham helping Minnesota’s backcourt, Coby White’s
growth in Chicago, or Brandin Podziemski emerging as Golden State’s new
connector, these are the storylines that will define the 2025-26
campaign.
Stay tuned for full breakdowns, advanced analytics, and film studies
coming soon.
Introduction and Definition of X-Factor [00:00]
Atlanta Hawks X-Factors (Vit Krejci, Luke Canard) [01:13]
Boston Celtics X-Factors (Anfernee Simons, Luka Garza, Baylor Scheierman) [02:54]
Brooklyn Nets X-Factors (Michael Porter Jr., Terence Mann, Noah Clowney) [04:41]
Charlotte Hornets X-Factors (Tidjane Salaun, Moussa Diabate, Colin Sexton) [06:29]
Chicago Bulls X-Factors (Matas Buzelis, Coby White) [08:20]
Cleveland Cavaliers X-Factors (Craig Porter Jr., Lonzo Ball) [09:55]
Dallas Mavericks X-Factors (Jaden Hardy, D'Angelo Russell) [11:09]
Denver Nuggets X-Factors (DaRon Holmes, Jonas Valančiūnas) [12:28]
Detroit Pistons X-Factors (Duncan Robinson, Jaden Ivey, Ausar Thompson) [13:21]
Golden State Warriors X-Factors (Jonathan Kuminga, Moses Moody, Brandin Podziemski) [14:45]
Houston Rockets X-Factors (Amen Thompson, Reed Sheppard, Aaron Holiday) [16:02]
Indiana Pacers X-Factors (Bennedict Mathurin, Jarace Walker) [17:05]
Los Angeles Clippers X-Factors (Brook Lopez, Kobe Brown, John Collins) [18:35]
Los Angeles Lakers X-Factors (Jared Vanderbilt, Marcus Smart) [20:40]
Memphis Grizzlies X-Factors (Jaylen Wells, Cedric Coward, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope) [22:03]
Miami Heat X-Factors (Nikola Jovic, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Davion Mitchell) [24:39]
Milwaukee Bucks X-Factors (Kevin Porter Jr., Ryan Rollins, Cole Anthony) [26:26]
Minnesota Timberwolves X-Factors (Rob Dillingham, Bones Hyland, Terrence Shannon Jr., Jaylen Clark) [28:08]
New Orleans Pelicans X-Factors (Jordan Hawkins, Karlo Matakovic, Jordan Poole) [29:49]
New York Knicks X-Factors (Deuce McBride, Guerschon Yabusele) [32:18]
Oklahoma City Thunder X-Factors (Cayson Wallace, Nikola Topic) [33:48]
Orlando Magic X-Factors (Desmond Bane, Anthony Black, Tyus Jones) [35:05]
Philadelphia 76ers X-Factors (V.J. Edgecombe, Quentin Grimes,) [36:43]
Phoenix Suns X-Factors (Ryan Dunn, Jalen Green) [37:55]
Portland Trail Blazers X-Factors (Toumani Camara, Donovan Clingan) [39:00]
Sacramento Kings X-Factors (Keegan Murray, Keon Ellis) [40:20]
San Antonio Spurs X-Factors (Jeremy Sochan, Stephon Castle) [41:09]
Toronto Raptors X-Factors (Gradey Dick, Jacobe Walter) [42:35]
Utah Jazz X-Factors (Cody Williams, Isaiah Collier) [44:05]
Washington Wizards X-Factors (Alex Sarr, Kyshawn George, Cam Whitmore) [45:04]
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