* – indicates playoffs
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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Eastern Conference
1. Miami Heat vs. 8. Atlanta Hawks
Players to Watch: C Bam Adebayo and G Trae Young
Who Wins: Heat in 7 games
4. Philadelphia 76ers vs. 5. Toronto Raptors
Players to Watch: C Joel Embiid and F Scottie Barnes
Who Wins: 76ers in 6 games
3. Milwaukee Bucks vs. 6. Chicago Bulls
Players to Watch: F Giannis Antetokounmpo
Who Wins: Bucks in 6 games
2. Boston Celtics vs. 7. Brooklyn Nets
Players to Watch: F Jayson Tatum and G Kyrie Irving
Who Wins: Nets in 7 games
Western Conference
1. Phoenix Suns vs. 8. New Orleans Pelicans
Players to Watch: G Devin Booker and F Brandon Ingram
Who Wins: Suns in 5 games
4. Dallas Mavericks vs. 5. Utah Jazz
Players to Watch: G Luka Doncic and G Donovan Mitchell
Who Wins: Jazz in 6 games
3. Golden State Warriors vs. 6. Denver Nuggets
Players to Watch: G Stephen Curry and C Nikola Jokic
Who Wins: Warriors in 7 games
2. Memphis Grizzlies vs. 7. Minnesota Timberwolves
Players to Watch: G Ja Morant and C Karl-Anthony Towns
Who Wins: Grizzlies in 6 games
* – indicates playoffs
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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* – indicates playoffs
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. Boston Celtics
It’s Jayson Tatum’s show now. He could be primed for a MVP caliber season in Boston.
2. Brooklyn Nets
We’ll get to see Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving play together with former two-time MVP Steve Nash as the head coach.
3. Toronto Raptors
They don’t have the flashiest roster, but they get the job done with a great coach in Nick Nurse.
4. Philadelphia 76ers
The direction of this teams is in flux with Doc Rivers aboard as the new head coach.
5. New York Knicks
It’ll be another work in progress at Madison Square Garden with Tom Thibodeau as the new head coach. Continue reading
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