1. Toronto Raptors
Bringing back DeRozan ensures they remain contenders atop the Eastern Conference.
2. Boston Celtics
Adding Al Horford puts them one step ahead of the pack.
3. New York Knicks
A lot roster changes, but overall they’re better than last year.
4. Brooklyn Nets
They’re starting over and trying to clear some necessary cap space.
5. Philadelphia 76ers
The youth movement has hit its climax with the addition of Ben Simmons. Continue reading
It’s been 52 years since the city of Cleveland won a major sports championship. We all expected the Indians or the Browns to do it, although the Browns aren’t expected to do much in the near future. But since LeBron James was drafted in 2003 by the Cleveland Cavaliers, suddenly the Cavs were expected to accomplish the task.
Eastern Conference
1. Cleveland Cavaliers vs. 2. Toronto Raptors
Players to Watch: G Kyrie Irving and G Kyle Lowry
Who Wins: Cavaliers in 5 games
Western Conference
1. Golden State Warriors vs. 3. Oklahoma City Thunder
Players to Watch: G Klay Thompson and G Russell Westbrook
Who Wins: Warriors in 6 games
Eastern Conference
1. Cleveland Cavaliers vs. 4. Atlanta Hawks
Players to Watch: G Kyrie Irving and F Paul Millsap
Who Wins: Cavaliers in 6 games
3. Miami Heat vs. 2. Toronto Raptors
Players to Watch: G Goran Dragic and G DeMar DeRozan
Who Wins: Raptors in 6 games
Western Conference
1. Golden State Warriors vs. 5 Portland Trail Blazers
Players to Watch: G Klay Thompson and G C.J. McCollum
Who Wins: Warriors in 5 games
2. San Antonio Spurs vs. 3. Oklahoma City Thunder
Players to Watch: F LaMarcus Aldridge and G Russell Westbrook
Who Wins: Spurs in 6 games
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