With the end of the offseason, the draft and the summer league, we can now begin to predict how this year will develop. The offseason of NBA is also brilliant enough, Russell Westbrook and Kyle Lowry are both in transfers. Both Eastern and Western teams are seeking to defeat the Milwaukee Bucks to become the defending champions.
There are quite a few teams and some players hope to recover from last season. Let's start thinking about it, and irresponsibly predict the 10 reasonable, but most shocking, jaw-dropping guesses for the new NBA season.
10. The Lone Ranger gets CJ-Maccolum to form the Big Three
Last year, people predicted that the Lone Ranger would trade Porzingis. But the direction of things is not like this, the Lone Ranger team relied on 077's superb performance to enter the playoffs. In the playoffs, this team's offense seemed to rely too much on Doncic , which also led them to settle accounts after the fall, and Kidd took over.
The lone ranger who is eager to improve the team's strength may make another trade before the deadline. With Jr. Tim Hardaway as the main bargaining chip in exchange for CJ McCollum, forming the three giants of Porzingis , McCollum and MVP popular candidate Luka Doncic.
9. The Celtics got Damian Lillard before the trade deadline
Damian Lillard claimed that he never asked for a deal, but that’s probably not the case . As Draymond Green interacts with him more and more frequently,There will be a looming feeling among the Blazers fans that Lillard will leave Portland this season. The Blazers haven't made any major trades this offseason, which is frustrating. If the team staged a familiar plot again, barely retained a playoff spot and then a round or two rounds, Lillard may no longer be able to bear it.
The Boston Celtics can provide a series of players around the All-Star Jaylen Brown as the main bargaining chip. Although no one wants to see Brown leave, the renewal of Marcus Smart has greatly reduced the Celtics' salary space next year. Brown is one of the few young talents in the league. However, the combination of Lillard and Tatum may kill the Quartet in the east.
8. Pelicans reach the playoffs
Does anyone remember how long it took LeBron James to reach the playoffs when he first entered the NBA? Yes, three seasons , The Cavaliers entered the playoffs, and went home in the second round. The teammates around him at the time were quite similar to Zion Williamson's current lineup. In his third season, Williamson is expected to become the next face of the league and lead this mediocre team into the playoffs.
Brandon Ingram is a former All-Star player, and Jonas Valenciónas has just played several outstanding seasons. If Williamson is really Next Chosen One, then this year, he is expected to show us how high his talent is.
7. Charlotte Hornets ranked top 6 in the Eastern Conference
The Hornets ranked 10th in the Eastern Conference last season.Eventually enter the playoffs through the play-offs. If Ball stays healthy, he will not only win the best improved player of the year, but may also be selected to the All-Star for the first time. Health is the key to this team, and they also need Gordon Hayward and the newly signed Oublay to play their part.
Since Kemba Walker , the Hornets have a truly exciting aspect for the first time. Ball has a higher ceiling. He is expected to pull the Hornets from the bottom of the rankings to the national spotlight this season and give the team a playoff spot.
6. The Nets only rank third in the East.
If everyone predicts, it is estimated that nine out of ten will rank the Nets as the NBA's number one favorite for the new season. With Durant , Irving, Harden and Blake Griffin , it would be strange not to think so. Here we give a crazy prediction. The Nets will end the regular season with third place in the East, second to the Philadelphia 76ers and the Milwaukee Bucks.
Isn’t it crazy to think that Durant, Irving, and Harden will get hurt this year? No, because all three of them missed some key games last year. If this happens again, and other teams remain healthy, it will be difficult for the Nets to win their ideal top position in the Eastern Conference. After all, Philadelphia was the top seed in the Eastern Conference last year.
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