Predictions look reasonable... just some quick takes...
- How many games does Kyrie end up playing?
- Simmons is traded when and for what? He's being a drama king in practice so far, they are going to have to move him.
- Schroeder and Williams could work out for Boston. Does Horford have anything left?
- Knicks are pretty deep. Doubt Walker can stand up for a full year, but maybe you can limit his minutes. Fournier looked lost with Boston, but he should give NY some further scoring.
- Toronto should be better just getting to play in Toronto this year.
- I like Chicago better than the analytics guys do. Don't necessarily expect them to make the playoffs, but think they'll be competitive.
- I also like the Cavs better than most. They might not win 30 games, but they've got Rubio, Love, Markkanen on the bench... that's not bad.
- Cade Cunningham would have to be amazing to want to watch the Pistons play a game.
- The Pacers are forgotten too much imo. Quality starting 5. They will underachieve if they don't make the playoffs.
- Milwaukee will bring it each night, and that goes a long way to believing they can repeat.
- Atlanta is very solid. Don't know if they have enough scoring. Reddish showed some life in the playoffs. Will he breakout?
- Charlotte probably won't be 'good', but they'll be fun to watch.
- Miami was a bit disappointing last year after the Finals run in '19-'20. If Oladipo gets healthy, and he's right.. with Lowry... wouldn't surprise me to see them win the East.
- The Magic have an odd looking roster. Probably under 30 wins. Looking forward to watching Suggs though.
- Wizards need Dinwidde to be productive, and for Bryant to get back soon. Harrell, Kuzma, Avdija on the bench isn't bad.
- Denver; when does Murray get back? Porter should have a big year. Front court is huge.
- Does KAT last the season in Minnesota?
- Giddey might be fun to watch with OKC. They've got all the picks they could ever need. Going to be a long year.
- Nurkic played 37 games last year, and 8 the year before. How many this year?
- I'd expect the Jazz to be a Top 3 seed in the West. And probably would be hesitant with them in the playoffs.
- Is Klay going to look like Klay when he's back? A bench of Porter Jr, Wiseman, Moody, Kuminga, AI... looks usable.
- George should have a huge year. Any chance Kawhi gets back the last 10 games before the playoffs?
- Lakers, I'm not worried by the age. I've always liked Russ and he'll help keep their intensity.. but close and late, how does it work?
- Ayton didn't get his extension. Does that end up having on-court impact? Styx ready to help in Y2?
- Fox and Haliburton is a quality backcourt. Does Bagley have any more to offer?
- Luka is awesome enough it might not matter, but I don't love the Mavs surrounding roster. Bullock helps though.
- Rockets will be ugly, but Green and Wood should be fun.
- Morant... how fun is he? Memphis needs a full year from Jackson.
- Zion... another injury. How many games does he play?
- Murray, White, Johnson... more minutes for Vassell. If Pop gets that team 30 wins, that is an impressive job.