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MVP – Kawhi Leonard – Spurs
Rookie – Ben Simmons – 76ers
Coach – Tom Thibodeau – Timberwolves
Defensive Player – Kawhi Leonard – Spurs
Most Improved – Blake Griffin – Clippers
Sixth Man – Lou Williams – Clippers
Executive – Sam Presti – Thunder Continue reading
1. Washington Wizards
The talented roster remains intact for a chance to claim a top-3 spot in the conference.
2. Charlotte Hornets
Their depth is the envy of the division.
3. Miami Heat
It’s a young roster with a lot of room for improvement.
4. Orlando Magic
This could be the year they sneak up and claim a low playoff seed.
5. Atlanta Hawks
They are rebuilding in a very deliberate way and preparing for a rough year. Continue reading
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MVP – Russell Westbrook – Thunder
Rookie – Buddy Hield – Pelicans
Coach – Alvin Gentry – Pelicans
Defensive Player – DeAndre Jordan – Clippers
Most Improved – D’Angelo Russell – Lakers
Sixth Man – Brandon Knight – Suns
Executive – Danny Ainge – Celtics Continue reading
1. Atlanta Hawks
Adding Dwight Howard gives them a presence in the paint they haven’t seen since Dikembe Mutombo.
2. Charlotte Hornets
Their frontcourt depth puts them in the upper echelon of the conference.
3. Washington Wizards
With a new coach maybe they can still salvage the current roster structure and have a longer playoff stay.
4. Orlando Magic
The future is looking pretty intriguing for the franchise.
5. Miami Heat
Losing Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh has put them back into obscurity. Continue reading
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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
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