1. Oklahoma City Thunder
It will be pretty hard for a college head coach to mess this up.
2. Utah Jazz
Flying under the radar is exactly what they need to do.
3. Minnesota Timberwolves
Give them another year and they could be pushing the Thunder for the division title.
4. Portland Trail Blazers
A youth movement is taking place, but the pieces they added make sense.
5. Denver Nuggets
After a tumultuous season, Denver looks to rebound with a new coach. 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. Oklahoma City Thunder
They need a lot of help from some unlikely sources.
2. Portland Trail Blazers
A solid rotation that will challenge the Thunder.
3. Denver Nuggets
Their depth is unmatched, but will it all mesh?
4. Minnesota Timberwolves
With a reboot in order they have a great future ahead.
5. Utah Jazz
A new coaching staff will look to build a contender in the next 2 years. Continue reading
Eastern Conference
1. Indiana Pacers vs. 2. Miami Heat
Players to Watch: F Paul George Pacers and G Dwayne Wade Heat
Who Wins: Heat in 6 games
Western Conference
1. San Antonio Spurs vs. 2. Oklahoma City Thunder
Players to Watch: F Tim Duncan Spurs and G Russell Westbrook Thunder
Who Wins: Spurs in 7 games
Eastern Conference
5. Washington Wizards vs. 1. Indiana Pacers
Players to Watch: F Nene Wizards and C Roy Hibbert Pacers
Who Wins: Pacers in 6 games
6. Brooklyn Nets vs. 2. Miami Heat
Players to Watch: F Joe Johnson Nets and F LeBron James Heat
Who Wins: Heat in 6 games
Western Conference
5. Portland Trail Blazers vs. 1. San Antonio Spurs
Players to Watch: G Damian Lillard Trail Blazers and G Tony Parker Spurs
Who Wins: Spurs in 7 games
3. Los Angeles Clippers vs. 2. Oklahoma City Thunder
Players to Watch: F Blake Griffin Clippers and F Kevin Durant Thunder
Who Wins: Clippers in 7 games
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