Which NBA Head Coach Will Be Fired First in 2026?
NBA coaches are under constant pressure to deliver results, but ahead of the 2026–27 season, which head coach do fans think will be the first to lose their job?
To find out, RotoGrinders commissioned a survey of 4,398 U.S. NBA fans, asking who they expect to be fired first. Washington Wizards head coach Brian Keefe topped the rankings, ahead of the Lakers’ JJ Redick and the 76ers’ Nick Nurse. Explore the interactive results below to see how predictions differ across fanbases, age groups and states.
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