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MVP – G Luka Doncic – Dallas Mavericks
Rookie – F Paolo Banchero – Orlando Magic
Coach – JB Bickerstaff – Cleveland Cavaliers
Defensive Player – F O.G. Anunoby – Toronto Raptors
Most Improved – G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – Oklahoma City Thunder
Sixth Man – G Jordan Poole – Golden State Warriors
Executive – Koby Altman – Cleveland Cavaliers
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MVP – G Luka Doncic – Dallas Mavericks
Rookie – C Evan Mobley – Cleveland Cavaliers
Coach – Taylor Jenkins – Memphis Grizzlies
Defensive Player – C Bam Adebayo – Miami Heat
Most Improved – F Andrew Wiggins – Golden State Warriors
Sixth Man – G Tyler Herro – Miami Heat
Executive – Arturas Karnisovas – Chicago Bulls
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MVP – G Luka Doncic – Dallas Mavericks
Rookie – G Anthony Edwards – Minnesota Timberwolves
Coach – Lloyd Pierce – Atlanta Hawks
Defensive Player – C Bam Adebayo – Miami Heat
Most Improved – G Markelle Fultz – Orlando Magic
Sixth Man – F Montrez Harrell – Los Angeles Lakers
Executive – Travis Schlenk – Atlanta Hawks
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1. Miami Heat
The rest of the conference took notes from their run to the Finals last season. That doesn’t mean Miami won’t be able to replicate it.
2. Atlanta Hawks
Their roster rebuild is starting to take shape and it could result in a surprise playoff appearance.
3. Orlando Magic
Losing Jonathan Isaac will be a tough pill to swallow. If Markelle Fultz continues to improve they could move up in the standings.
4. Charlotte Hornets
They missed out on Gordon Hayward when he was a restricted free-agent. Now that they got him this last offseason will he be worth the wait?
5. Washington Wizards
As first John Wall wasn’t going to be traded. Then he was just as training camp got under way. I don’t see Russell Westbrook or Bradley Beal staying long-term. Continue reading
Eastern Conference
1. Milwaukee Bucks vs. 8. Orlando Magic
Players to Watch: F Khris Middleton and C Nikola Vucevic
Who Wins: Bucks in 5 games
4. Indiana Pacers vs. 5. Miami Heat
Players to Watch: F Domantas Sabonis and F Bam Adebayo
Who Wins: Pacers in 6 games
3. Boston Celtics vs. 6. Philadelphia 76ers
Players to Watch: F Jayson Tatum and C Joel Embiid
Who Wins: Celtics in 6 games
2. Toronto Raptors vs. 7. Brooklyn Nets
Players to Watch: F Pascal Siakam and G Caris LeVert
Who Wins: Raptors in 5 games
Western Conference
1. Los Angeles Lakers vs. 8. Portland Trail Blazers
Players to Watch: F Anthony Davis and G Damian Lillard
Who Wins: Lakers in 6 games
4. Houston Rockets vs. 5. Oklahoma City Thunder
Players to Watch: G James Harden and G Chris Paul
Who Wins: Rockets in 7 games
3. Denver Nuggets vs. 6. Utah Jazz
Players to Watch: C Nikola Jokic and G Donovan Mitchell
Who Wins: Nuggets in 7 games
2. Los Angeles Clippers vs. 7. Dallas Mavericks
Players to Watch: F Kawhi Leonard and G Luka Doncic
Who Wins: Clippers in 6 games
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