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NBA: Team to Make Play-In

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Sports·NBA

NBA: Team to Make Play-In

NEW
May 15, 2027
Polymarket

$9,592 Vol.

Polymarket

Phoenix Suns

$2,408 Vol.

48%

Golden State Warriors

$1,513 Vol.

46%

Utah Jazz

$579 Vol.

44%

Atlanta Hawks

$155 Vol.

43%

Portland Trail Blazers

$266 Vol.

43%

Dallas Mavericks

$64 Vol.

39%

Los Angeles Lakers

$143 Vol.

39%

Toronto Raptors

$0 Vol.

39%

Miami Heat

$813 Vol.

38%

Cleveland Cavaliers

$246 Vol.

32%

Houston Rockets

$64 Vol.

32%

Washington Wizards

$101 Vol.

30%

Orlando Magic

$179 Vol.

48%

Boston Celtics

$355 Vol.

16%

Detroit Pistons

$51 Vol.

25%

Philadelphia 76ers

$252 Vol.

25%

Sacramento Kings

$0 Vol.

24%

Denver Nuggets

$400 Vol.

23%

Memphis Grizzlies

$60 Vol.

23%

Indiana Pacers

$12 Vol.

23%

LA Clippers

$217 Vol.

22%

New Orleans Pelicans

$260 Vol.

22%

Minnesota Timberwolves

$0 Vol.

19%

Charlotte Hornets

$98 Vol.

17%

Chicago Bulls

$771 Vol.

16%

San Antonio Spurs

$15 Vol.

16%

Milwaukee Bucks

$20 Vol.

15%

New York Knicks

$0 Vol.

13%

Brooklyn Nets

$53 Vol.

9%

Oklahoma City Thunder

$497 Vol.

4%

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed team clinches a spot in the 2027 NBA Play-In Tournament 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 Play-In Tournament (e.g. they are mathematically eliminated), the associated market will resolve to "No". The Playoffs, as well as any tiebreaker, will not be considered part of the NBA Play-In Tournament. If the 2027 NBA Play-In Tournament is cancelled, postponed to begin after May 15, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, or the full 8-team Play-In Tournament 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.Several teams across both conferences project to cluster tightly in the 7-10 range heading into the 2026-27 season, creating a fluid battle for play-in berths that typically resolve via the tournament's win-or-go-home format. In the West, the Golden State Warriors, Phoenix Suns, Utah Jazz, Portland Trail Blazers, and Dallas Mavericks sit in this mix, influenced by aging cores like Stephen Curry's injury recovery, roster turnover in Phoenix, and young cores in Utah and Portland building momentum. The East features similar depth with the Miami Heat, Atlanta Hawks, Indiana Pacers, Orlando Magic, and Charlotte Hornets, though the Toronto Raptors' addition of Kawhi Leonard via trade from the penalized Clippers could shift that group upward. Recent form from the prior season, health of key rotation players, and early training-camp developments will shape implied probabilities as schedules unfold.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed team clinches a spot in the 2027 NBA Play-In Tournament 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 Play-In Tournament (e.g. they are mathematically eliminated), the associated market will resolve to "No". The Playoffs, as well as any tiebreaker, will not be considered part of the NBA Play-In Tournament.

If the 2027 NBA Play-In Tournament is cancelled, postponed to begin after May 15, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, or the full 8-team Play-In Tournament 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 Play-In Tournament 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 Play-In Tournament (e.g. they are mathematically eliminated), the associated market will resolve to "No". The Playoffs, as well as any tiebreaker, will not be considered part of the NBA Play-In Tournament. If the 2027 NBA Play-In Tournament is cancelled, postponed to begin after May 15, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, or the full 8-team Play-In Tournament 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
$9,592
End Date
May 16, 2027
Market Opened
Jul 8, 2026, 5:29 PM ET

Resolver

0x65070BE91...
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed team clinches a spot in the 2027 NBA Play-In Tournament 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 Play-In Tournament (e.g. they are mathematically eliminated), the associated market will resolve to "No". The Playoffs, as well as any tiebreaker, will not be considered part of the NBA Play-In Tournament. If the 2027 NBA Play-In Tournament is cancelled, postponed to begin after May 15, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, or the full 8-team Play-In Tournament 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.Several teams across both conferences project to cluster tightly in the 7-10 range heading into the 2026-27 season, creating a fluid battle for play-in berths that typically resolve via the tournament's win-or-go-home format. In the West, the Golden State Warriors, Phoenix Suns, Utah Jazz, Portland Trail Blazers, and Dallas Mavericks sit in this mix, influenced by aging cores like Stephen Curry's injury recovery, roster turnover in Phoenix, and young cores in Utah and Portland building momentum. The East features similar depth with the Miami Heat, Atlanta Hawks, Indiana Pacers, Orlando Magic, and Charlotte Hornets, though the Toronto Raptors' addition of Kawhi Leonard via trade from the penalized Clippers could shift that group upward. Recent form from the prior season, health of key rotation players, and early training-camp developments will shape implied probabilities as schedules unfold.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed team clinches a spot in the 2027 NBA Play-In Tournament 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 Play-In Tournament (e.g. they are mathematically eliminated), the associated market will resolve to "No". The Playoffs, as well as any tiebreaker, will not be considered part of the NBA Play-In Tournament.

If the 2027 NBA Play-In Tournament is cancelled, postponed to begin after May 15, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, or the full 8-team Play-In Tournament 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 Play-In Tournament 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 Play-In Tournament (e.g. they are mathematically eliminated), the associated market will resolve to "No". The Playoffs, as well as any tiebreaker, will not be considered part of the NBA Play-In Tournament. If the 2027 NBA Play-In Tournament is cancelled, postponed to begin after May 15, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, or the full 8-team Play-In Tournament 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
$9,592
End Date
May 16, 2027
Market Opened
Jul 8, 2026, 5:29 PM ET

Resolver

0x65070BE91...

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Frequently Asked Questions

"NBA: Team to Make Play-In" 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 "Phoenix Suns" at 48%, followed by "Orlando Magic" at 48%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 48¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 48% 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.

"NBA: Team to Make Play-In" is a newly created market on Polymarket, launched on Jul 8, 2026. As an early market, this is your opportunity to be among the first traders to set the odds and establish the market's initial price signals. You can also bookmark this page to track volume and trading activity as the market gains traction over time.

To trade on "NBA: Team to Make Play-In," 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 Play-In" is "Phoenix Suns" at 48%, meaning the market assigns a 48% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Orlando Magic" at 48%. 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 Play-In" 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.