Early NBA Problems for Every Team

Two weeks into the 2026-27 season, every NBA team already has a flaw showing. Atlanta can’t score in the half court. Boston’s 5-2 start came against soft competition. Brooklyn is giving big minutes to Julius Randle and Michael Porter Jr. while its young players wait. The Hornets can’t shoot, Cleveland hasn’t gotten enough from Peyton Watson, and Denver’s offense has been ordinary despite Nikola Jokić. The biggest alarms are injuries and bad defense. Oklahoma City lost Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace and Chet Holmgren. Anthony Edwards had knee surgery, Tyrese Haliburton strained his hamstring, and Kawhi Leonard is dealing with knee swelling again. Meanwhile, Miami, Phoenix and Golden State need their defenses to wake up fast. Early records can lie, but these issues can stick around.