Franchise Thesis
Franchise Thesis: Sam Presti’s Burner
Lauren Blake·June 29, 2026
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Sam Brennan · Systems & Strategy
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Franchise Rebuild Index — Season 3
Dynasty arc assessment for every franchise based on record, draft capital, and roster construction.
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Antidote
avery228
0–0(50%)
#0
2026 Draft Slot
0
2025 Steals
0
Draft Score
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Arc Stage
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Sam Presti’s Burner
matticus808
0–0(50%)
#0
2026 Draft Slot
0
2025 Steals
0
Draft Score
Transition
Arc Stage
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Shep and Co.
goochshot
0–0(50%)
#3
2026 Draft Slot
0
2025 Steals
+1
Draft Score
Transition
Arc Stage
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Flat Earth Advocates
BigSuge
0–0(50%)
#4
2026 Draft Slot
0
2025 Steals
+1
Draft Score
Transition
Arc Stage
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P. Giddey
alecb5
0–0(50%)
#5
2026 Draft Slot
0
2025 Steals
0
Draft Score
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Arc Stage
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Coopa Troopas
Natebarrett5
0–0(50%)
#6
2026 Draft Slot
2
2025 Steals
+2
Draft Score
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Arc Stage
Transition
Shane Gillis Alexander
Nighthawk2334
0–0(50%)
#7
2026 Draft Slot
1
2025 Steals
+1
Draft Score
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Arc Stage
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HeHateMe
brodiedean8
0–0(50%)
#8
2026 Draft Slot
0
2025 Steals
0
Draft Score
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Arc Stage
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The Injury Report
44Colt
0–0(50%)
#9
2026 Draft Slot
0
2025 Steals
-1
Draft Score
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Arc Stage
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Wemby and friends
lilsweet96
0–0(50%)
#0
2026 Draft Slot
0
2025 Steals
0
Draft Score
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Arc Stage
Franchise Theses