* – indicates playoffs
MVP – Anthony Davis – Pelicans
Rookie – Jahlil Okafor – 76ers
Coach – Fred Hoiberg – Bulls
Defensive Player – DeAndre Jordan – Clippers
Most Improved – Paul George – Pacers
Sixth Man – Nikola Mirotic – Bulls
Executive – R.C. Buford – Spurs
Playoffs Continue reading
1. Toronto Raptors
Easily the class of the division with an exceptional roster from top to bottom.
2. Boston Celtics
The surprise team in the East last year will build off that success.
3. Brooklyn Nets
They’re a bubble team that will rely heavily on Brook Lopez to keep them competitive.
4. New York Knicks
A somewhat disappointing offseason has New York waiting to see who they can get next year.
5. Philadelphia 76ers
Clearly they are still rebuilding and there’s no end in sight. Continue reading
* – indicates playoffs
MVP – Chris Paul – Clippers
Rookie – Jabari Parker – Bucks
Coach – Randy Wittman – Wizards
Defensive Player – Andre Drummond – Pistons
Most Improved – Chris Bosh – Heat
Sixth Man – Isaiah Thomas – Suns
Executive – David Griffin – Cavaliers Continue reading
1. Toronto Raptors
Valanciunas and Lowry need to take Toronto to the next step as contenders.
2. Brooklyn Nets
Having a stable head coach should solidify things for the Nets.
3. New York Knicks
Phil Jackson has a plan and it starts with building a team around Carmelo.
4. Boston Celtics
Questions are surrounding the future of Rajon Rondo.
5. Philadelphia 76ers
It will be another tanking season. Continue reading
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