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NBA: Team to Make Playoffs

$50,561 Vol.

Polymarket

$50,561 Vol.

Polymarket

San Antonio Spurs

$1 Vol.

96%

Oklahoma City Thunder

$32 Vol.

96%

New York Knicks

$1 Vol.

94%

Philadelphia 76ers

$1,457 Vol.

86%

Denver Nuggets

$709 Vol.

86%

Minnesota Timberwolves

$661 Vol.

85%

Boston Celtics

$30 Vol.

83%

Detroit Pistons

$268 Vol.

83%

Los Angeles Lakers

$627 Vol.

80%

Houston Rockets

$295 Vol.

79%

Cleveland Cavaliers

$245 Vol.

76%

Miami Heat

$264 Vol.

71%

Toronto Raptors

$2,041 Vol.

67%

Indiana Pacers

$79 Vol.

65%

Portland Trail Blazers

$85 Vol.

63%

Atlanta Hawks

$2,289 Vol.

59%

Orlando Magic

$501 Vol.

57%

Golden State Warriors

$3,527 Vol.

50%

Phoenix Suns

$3,568 Vol.

49%

Utah Jazz

$5,176 Vol.

38%

Charlotte Hornets

$694 Vol.

34%

Dallas Mavericks

$1,163 Vol.

32%

Washington Wizards

$5,720 Vol.

27%

LA Clippers

$1,197 Vol.

17%

Memphis Grizzlies

$6,473 Vol.

14%

New Orleans Pelicans

$310 Vol.

13%

Milwaukee Bucks

$6,580 Vol.

12%

Chicago Bulls

$1,038 Vol.

9%

Sacramento Kings

$3,448 Vol.

4%

Brooklyn Nets

$2,085 Vol.

4%

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed team clinches a spot in the 2027 NBA Playoffs per the rules of the NBA. Otherwise, the associated market will resolve to "No". If at any point it becomes impossible for the listed team to advance to the 2027 NBA Playoffs (e.g. they are mathematically eliminated), the associated market will resolve to "No". Reaching the Play-In Tournament does not, by itself, qualify a team for the Playoffs and will not resolve this market to "Yes." A team must win its way through the Play-In into the 7-seed or 8-seed to qualify. Losing in the Play-In Tournament (or any associated tiebreaker) resolves this market to "No." If the 2027 NBA Playoffs are cancelled, postponed to begin after May 15, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, or the full 16-team playoff field has not been officially confirmed by the NBA within that timeframe, this market will resolve to "No". The resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA and/or the clinching team; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.The 2026-27 NBA regular season approaches with Western Conference depth setting a high bar for playoff qualification, as the young Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs cores enter as consensus favorites after recent deep postseason runs. Eastern Conference positioning shifts due to major offseason additions including LeBron James and Jaylen Brown joining the Philadelphia 76ers, bolstering their implied probability alongside the defending champion New York Knicks. Bubble teams face pressure from star health concerns, such as Giannis Antetokounmpo or Cade Cunningham availability, alongside roster continuity after trades and extensions. Play-in tournament dynamics reward squads with strong recent form or home-court edges, while lower-priced teams like the Sacramento Kings, Brooklyn Nets, and Chicago Bulls contend with rebuilding timelines and limited contention windows. Trader consensus reflects these roster and conference realities ahead of training camps.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed team clinches a spot in the 2027 NBA Playoffs per the rules of the NBA. Otherwise, the associated market will resolve to "No".

If at any point it becomes impossible for the listed team to advance to the 2027 NBA Playoffs (e.g. they are mathematically eliminated), the associated market will resolve to "No".

Reaching the Play-In Tournament does not, by itself, qualify a team for the Playoffs and will not resolve this market to "Yes." A team must win its way through the Play-In into the 7-seed or 8-seed to qualify. Losing in the Play-In Tournament (or any associated tiebreaker) resolves this market to "No."

If the 2027 NBA Playoffs are cancelled, postponed to begin after May 15, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, or the full 16-team playoff field has not been officially confirmed by the NBA within that timeframe, this market will resolve to "No".

The resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA and/or the clinching team; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$50,561
Market Opened
Jul 8, 2026, 5:33 PM ET
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed team clinches a spot in the 2027 NBA Playoffs per the rules of the NBA. Otherwise, the associated market will resolve to "No". If at any point it becomes impossible for the listed team to advance to the 2027 NBA Playoffs (e.g. they are mathematically eliminated), the associated market will resolve to "No". Reaching the Play-In Tournament does not, by itself, qualify a team for the Playoffs and will not resolve this market to "Yes." A team must win its way through the Play-In into the 7-seed or 8-seed to qualify. Losing in the Play-In Tournament (or any associated tiebreaker) resolves this market to "No." If the 2027 NBA Playoffs are cancelled, postponed to begin after May 15, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, or the full 16-team playoff field has not been officially confirmed by the NBA within that timeframe, this market will resolve to "No". The resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA and/or the clinching team; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed team clinches a spot in the 2027 NBA Playoffs per the rules of the NBA. Otherwise, the associated market will resolve to "No". If at any point it becomes impossible for the listed team to advance to the 2027 NBA Playoffs (e.g. they are mathematically eliminated), the associated market will resolve to "No". Reaching the Play-In Tournament does not, by itself, qualify a team for the Playoffs and will not resolve this market to "Yes." A team must win its way through the Play-In into the 7-seed or 8-seed to qualify. Losing in the Play-In Tournament (or any associated tiebreaker) resolves this market to "No." If the 2027 NBA Playoffs are cancelled, postponed to begin after May 15, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, or the full 16-team playoff field has not been officially confirmed by the NBA within that timeframe, this market will resolve to "No". The resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA and/or the clinching team; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.The 2026-27 NBA regular season approaches with Western Conference depth setting a high bar for playoff qualification, as the young Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs cores enter as consensus favorites after recent deep postseason runs. Eastern Conference positioning shifts due to major offseason additions including LeBron James and Jaylen Brown joining the Philadelphia 76ers, bolstering their implied probability alongside the defending champion New York Knicks. Bubble teams face pressure from star health concerns, such as Giannis Antetokounmpo or Cade Cunningham availability, alongside roster continuity after trades and extensions. Play-in tournament dynamics reward squads with strong recent form or home-court edges, while lower-priced teams like the Sacramento Kings, Brooklyn Nets, and Chicago Bulls contend with rebuilding timelines and limited contention windows. Trader consensus reflects these roster and conference realities ahead of training camps.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed team clinches a spot in the 2027 NBA Playoffs per the rules of the NBA. Otherwise, the associated market will resolve to "No".

If at any point it becomes impossible for the listed team to advance to the 2027 NBA Playoffs (e.g. they are mathematically eliminated), the associated market will resolve to "No".

Reaching the Play-In Tournament does not, by itself, qualify a team for the Playoffs and will not resolve this market to "Yes." A team must win its way through the Play-In into the 7-seed or 8-seed to qualify. Losing in the Play-In Tournament (or any associated tiebreaker) resolves this market to "No."

If the 2027 NBA Playoffs are cancelled, postponed to begin after May 15, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, or the full 16-team playoff field has not been officially confirmed by the NBA within that timeframe, this market will resolve to "No".

The resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA and/or the clinching team; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$50,561
Market Opened
Jul 8, 2026, 5:33 PM ET
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed team clinches a spot in the 2027 NBA Playoffs per the rules of the NBA. Otherwise, the associated market will resolve to "No". If at any point it becomes impossible for the listed team to advance to the 2027 NBA Playoffs (e.g. they are mathematically eliminated), the associated market will resolve to "No". Reaching the Play-In Tournament does not, by itself, qualify a team for the Playoffs and will not resolve this market to "Yes." A team must win its way through the Play-In into the 7-seed or 8-seed to qualify. Losing in the Play-In Tournament (or any associated tiebreaker) resolves this market to "No." If the 2027 NBA Playoffs are cancelled, postponed to begin after May 15, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, or the full 16-team playoff field has not been officially confirmed by the NBA within that timeframe, this market will resolve to "No". The resolution source for this market will be official information from the NBA and/or the clinching team; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

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Frequently Asked Questions

"NBA: Team to Make Playoffs" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 30 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "San Antonio Spurs" at 96%, followed by "Oklahoma City Thunder" at 96%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 96¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 96% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

As of today, "NBA: Team to Make Playoffs" has generated $50.6K in total trading volume since the market launched on Jul 8, 2026. This level of trading activity reflects strong engagement from the Polymarket community and helps ensure that the current odds are informed by a deep pool of market participants. You can track live price movements and trade on any outcome directly on this page.

To trade on "NBA: Team to Make Playoffs," browse the 30 available outcomes listed on this page. Each outcome displays a current price representing the market's implied probability. To take a position, select the outcome you believe is most likely, choose "Yes" to trade in favor of it or "No" to trade against it, enter your amount, and click "Trade." If your chosen outcome is correct when the market resolves, your "Yes" shares pay out $1 each. If it's incorrect, they pay out $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current frontrunner for "NBA: Team to Make Playoffs" is "San Antonio Spurs" at 96%, meaning the market assigns a 96% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Oklahoma City Thunder" at 96%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

The resolution rules for "NBA: Team to Make Playoffs" define exactly what needs to happen for each outcome to be declared a winner — including the official data sources used to determine the result. You can review the complete resolution criteria in the "Rules" section on this page above the comments. We recommend reading the rules carefully before trading, as they specify the precise conditions, edge cases, and sources that govern how this market is settled.