As a seasoned sports data analyst, I break down the looming financial chaos in the NBA’s 2026 season. With the Rockets' notorious frugality, the Suns' owner mortgaging their future, and the Timberwolves trading franchise player Karl-Anthony Towns, teams are dancing on the edge of fiscal disaster. Discover why salary cap management—not just star power—will decide who thrives or collapses. Data doesn't lie; let's crunch the numbers.