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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
Playoffs
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Eastern Conference
1. Philadelphia 76ers vs. 8. Washington Wizards
Players to Watch: C Joel Embiid and G Russell Westbrook
Who Wins: 76ers in 5 games
4. New York Knicks vs. 5. Atlanta Hawks
Players to Watch: F Julius Randle and G Trae Young
Who Wins: Knicks in 6 games
3. Milwaukee Bucks vs. 6. Miami Heat
Players to Watch: F Giannis Antetokounmpo and F Jimmy Butler
Who Wins: Bucks in 7 games
2. Brooklyn Nets vs. 7. Boston Celtics
Players to Watch: G Kyrie Irving and F Jayson Tatum
Who Wins: Nets in 5 games
Western Conference
1. Utah Jazz vs. 8. Memphis Grizzlies
Players to Watch: C Rudy Gobert and G Ja Morant
Who Wins: Jazz in 6 games
4. Los Angeles Clippers vs. 5. Dallas Mavericks
Players to Watch: F Paul George and G Luka Doncic
Who Wins: Clippers in 7 games
3. Denver Nuggets vs. 6. Portland Trail Blazers
Players to Watch: C Nikola Jokic and G Damian Lillard
Who Wins: Nuggets in 6 games
2. Phoenix Suns vs. 7. Los Angeles Lakers
Players to Watch: G Devin Booker and F Anthony Davis
Who Wins: Lakers in 7 games
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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
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