In this episode of Hardwood Handicappers, Zachary Cohen reacts to the 2026 NBA Opening Night schedule release, and also the NBA Christmas Day slate! After that, Cohen dives into the futures market and reacts to the odds for the NBA Most Improved Player award, and breaks down some contenders and prospects he likes providing insights for sports fans and bettors alike!

Key moments:
NBA Opening Night Schedule release
NBA Christmas Day Schedule release
Common traits of NBA MIP winners
Handicapping the betting favorites to win NBA MIP
Zachary’s favorite NBA MIP winners/candidates heading into this season

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Who is the best coach in the NBA—and which coaches give bettors the biggest edge? Zachary Cohen ranks his Top 10 NBA head coaches entering the 2026 season, breaking down the leaders who consistently create value through elite adjustments, player development, defensive schemes, offensive innovation, and postseason success.

Do you agree with Zach's rankings? Who is too high, too low, or completely missing from the list? Drop your own Top 10 in the comments and let's debate it.

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• Zach's complete Top 10 NBA coach rankings
• Why coaching matters more than ever when betting the NBA
• The case for Erik Spoelstra as the league's best coach
• Which coaches consistently outperform expectations
• The NBA's top player developers and tactical minds
• Honorable mentions and the biggest coaching debates

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