The NBA is buzzing with anticipation as 30 teams eye potential breakout players for the 2025 season. Each franchise has identified a young talent they hope will step up and make a significant impact, either this season or in the upcoming 2025-26 campaign. From the Atlanta Hawks to the Washington Wizards, teams are banking on these players to elevate their performance and contribute to their playoff aspirations.
For instance, the Hawks are looking for G/F Zaccharie Risacher, the No. 1 overall pick in 2024, to improve his shooting efficiency and become a key player alongside stars like Trae Young. Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics hope F Jordan Walsh will find his footing in a veteran-heavy roster, while the Brooklyn Nets are counting on PF Noah Clowney to seize opportunities as the team reshapes its roster.
Other teams, such as the Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers, are also placing their hopes on young prospects like F Matas Buzelis and G/F Jaylon Tyson to develop into reliable contributors. As the season progresses, the spotlight will be on these players to deliver the breakout performances their teams desperately need.
