None of us are bona fide NBA experts, but we have no problem going on record with what we believe will happen in the upcoming season. It keeps us honest as the games pile up and the claims of knowing what would happen become more prevalent — and outlandish. As always, feel free to leave your own thoughts and predictions in the comments.
Eastern Conference
1. Miami Heat
2. Indiana Pacers
3. Brooklyn Nets
4. Boston Celtics
5. New York Knicks
6. Chicago Bulls
7. Atlanta Hawks
8. Philadelphia 76ers
9. Milwaukee Bucks
10.Toronto Raptors
11. Washington Wizards
12.Detroit Pistons
13.Orlando Magic
14.Cleveland Cavaliers
15.Charlotte Bobcats
Western Conference
1. L.A. Lakers
2. Oklahoma City Thunder
3. Memphis Grizzlies
4. L.A. Clippers
5. San Antonio Spurs
6. Denver Nuggets
7. Utah Jazz
8. Golden State
9. Sacramento Kings
10. Dallas Mavericks
11. New Orleans Hornets
12.Houston Rockets
13.Minnesota Timberwolves
14.Portland Trailblazers
15.Phoenix Suns
Eastern Conference Finals: Miami Heat over New York Knicks
Western Conference Finals: Memphis Grizzlies over San Antonio Spurs
NBA Finals: Miami Heat over Memphis Grizzlies
MVP: LeBron James
ROY: Anthony Davis
COY: Lionel Hollins
6th Man: Jerryd Bayless
DPOY: Dwight Howard
Grizz regular season record: 54-28
Grizz leading scorer: Rudy Gay
Grizz MVP: Marc Gasol
Grizz 6th Man: Jerryd Bayless
Grizz Most Improved Player: Quincy Pondexter
Grizz All-Star(s): Rudy Gay & Zach Randolph
Grizz final result: Grizz win the West and lose in the NBA Finals!
