Welcome to basketball season! Today, we break down the predicted standings for each conference as the NBA season begins today. Plus, my prediction for who will win the 2026 NBA Finals.Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

Oklahoma City hosts Game One of the NBA Finals tonight against the Indiana Pacers, as we can expect some extremely high-quality basketball to be played. Can the Pacers steal Game One and home-court advantage?Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

ECF MVP Pascal Siakam & Gold Medalist Tyrese Haliburton lead the Pacers to their first NBA Finals appearance in over 20 years thanks to a strong Game 6 performance against the Knicks.Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

Jalen Brunson leads the New York Knicks to a Game 5 victory, earning themselves at least one more game in their season.Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

Oklahoma City has won the Western Conference and now awaits the winner of the Pacers/Knicks series. Plus, is tonight the final night of Inside the NBA on TNT?Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

The Indiana Pacers now sit one win away from he NBA Finals, thanks to an outstanding performance from Tyrese Haliburton. Plus, can OKC clinch their spot in The Finals tonight?Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

OKC takes a commanding 3-1 lead following last night's clutch victory over the Timberwolves. Plus, can the Pacers take a 3-1 lead over the Knicks tonight?Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

The Thunder look like the best team in basketball after another commanding performance, this time leading to a 2-0 lead over Minnesota. Plus, Game Two between Indiana and New York tonight.Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

In one of the best finishes in recent history, the Indiana Pacers rally back from a double-digit deficit to steal Game One and home-court advantage. Plus, Game Two of the Western Conference Finals tonight.Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA

Behind a dominant second half, OKC was able to run away with Game One, led by a stellar performance from SGA Plus, a look ahead to tonight's ECF Game One in New York.Follow me on X: @DaveSmithNBA