2015-16 NBA Preview

The 2014-15 NBA season starts tonight, and there are many storylines as this season begins. Will the Warriors defend their title? Will LeBron help finally bring a championship to Cleveland? Will Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant both stay healthy? How will new coaches Billy Donovan and Fred Hoiberg transition from college? Who will win MVP? To help kick off the season and answer some of those questions, I've compiled a little preview that includes the projected standings and projected lineups for every team, as well as playoff predictions and award predictions.


Projected Standings and Lineups 
Info and stats from Sports Illustrated, Sporting News, ESPN.com, and FiveThirtyEight.com.
New Acquisition 
Best Player 
* - Out for Extended Period of Time to Start Season
3-point percentage shown for minimum 100 attempted 3-pointers
Top 8 Make Playoffs
Eastern Conference
1. Cleveland Cavaliers
Head Coach: David Blatt
Projected Starters:
PG Kyrie Irving* 6'3", 193 lb. (2014 Stats: 21.7 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 5.2 APG, 46.8 FG%, 41.5 3P%)
SG J.R. Smith  6'6", 225 lb. (12.7 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 2.5 APG, 42.5 FG%, 39 3P%)
SF LeBron James 6'8", 250 lb. (25.3 PPG, 6 RPG, 7.4 APG, 48.8 FG%, 35.4 3P%)
PF Kevin Love 6'10", 240 lb. (16.4 PPG, 9.7 RPG, 2.2 APG, 43.4 FG%, 36.7 3P%)
C Timofey Mozgov 7'1", 250 lb. (10.6 PPG, 6.9 RPG, 0.5 APG, 59 FG%)
Projected Bench:
PF Tristan Thompson 6'9", 238 lb. (8.5 PPG, 8 RPG, 0.5 APG, 54.7 FG%)
SG Iman Shumpert*  6'5", 220 lb. (7.2 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 1.5 APG, 41 FG%, 33.8 3P%)
PG Mo Williams 6'1", 198 lb. (14.2 PPG, 2.6 RPG, 6.2 APG, 39.7 FG%, 34.2 3P%)
C Anderson Varejao 6'11", 267 lb. (9.8 PPG, 6.5 RPG, 1.3 APG, 55.5 FG%)
PG Matthew Dellavedova 6'4", 200 lb. (4.8 PPG, 1.9 RPG, 3 APG, 36.2 FG%, 40.7 3P%)
SF Richard Jefferson 6'7", 234 lb. (5.8 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 0.8 APG, 44.4 FG%, 42.6 3P%)
SF James Jones 6'8", 215 lb. (4.4 PPG, 1.1 RPG, 0.4 APG, 36.8 FG%, 36 3P%)

2. Toronto Raptors
Head Coach: Dwayne Casey
Projected Starters:
PG Kyle Lowry 6'0", 205 lb. (17.8 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 6.8 APG, 41.2 FG%, 33.8 P%)
SG DeMar DeRozan 6'7", 220 lb. (20.1 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 3.5 APG, 41.3 FG%)
SF DeMarre Carroll 6'8", 212 lb. (12.6 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 1.7 APG, 48.7 FG%, 39.5 3P%)
PF Patrick Patterson 6'9", 235 lb. (8 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 1.9 APG, 44.9 FG%, 37.1 3P%)
C Jonas Valanciunas 7'0", 255 lb. (12 PPG, 8.7 RPG, 0.5 APG, 57.2 FG%)
Projected Bench:
SG Terrence Ross 6'7", 195 lb. (9.8 PPG, 2.8 RPG, 1 APG, 41 FG%, 37.2 3P%)
PG Cory Joseph 6'3", 190 lb. (6.8 PPG, 2.4 RPG, 2.4 APG, 50.4 FG%, 36.4 3P%)
PF Luis Scola 6'9", 240 lb. (9.4 PPG, 6.5 RPG, 1.3 APG, 46.7 FG%)
C Bismack Biyombo 6'9", 245 lb. (4.8 PPG, 6.4 RPG, 0.3 APG, 54.3 FG%)
PF James Johnson 6'9", 250 lb. (7.9 PPG, 3.7 RPG, 1.4 APG, 58.9 FG%)
PG Delon Wright 6'5", 190 lb. (Rookie - Utah)

3. Chicago Bulls
Head Coach: Fred Hoiberg
Projected Starters:
PG Derrick Rose 6'3", 190 lb. (17.7 PPG, 3.1 RPG, 4.9 APG, 40.5 FG%, 28 3P%)
SG Jimmy Butler 6'7", 220 lb. (20 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 3.3 APG, 46.2 FG%, 37.8 3P%)
SF Mike Dunleavy* 6'9", 230 lb. (9.4 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 1.8 APG, 43.5 FG%, 40.7 3P%)
PF Nikola Mirotic 6'10", 220 lb. (10.2 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 1.2 APG, 40.5 FG%, 31.6 3P%)
C Pau Gasol 7'0", 250 lb. (18.5 PPG, 11.8 RPG, 2.7 APG, 49.4 FG%)
Projected Bench:
C Joakim Noah 6'11", 232 lb. (7.2 PPG, 9.6 RPG, 4.7 APG, 44.5 FG%)
PF Taj Gibson 6'9", 225 lb. (10.3 PPG, 6.4 RPG, 1.1 APG, 50.2 FG%)
SF Tony Snell 6'7", 200 lb. (6 PPG, 2.4 RPG, 0.9 APG, 42.9 FG%, 37.1 3P%)
SF Doug McDermott 6'8", 225 lb. (3 PPG, 1.2 RPG, 0.2 APG, 40.2 FG%)
SG Kirk Hinrich 6'4", 190 lb. (5.7 PPG, 1.8 RPG, 2.2 APG, 37.3 FG%, 34.5 3P%)
PG Aaron Brooks 6'0", 161 lb. (11.6 PPG, 2 RPG, 3.2 APG, 42.1 FG%, 38.7 3P%)
SG E'Twaun Moore 6'4", 191 lb. (2.7 PPG, 0.8 RPG, 0.6 APG, 44.6 FG%)

4. Atlanta Hawks
Head Coach: Mike Budenholzer
Projected Starters:
PG Jeff Teague 6'2", 180 lb. (15.9 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 7 APG, 46 FG%, 34.3 3P%)
SG Kyle Korver 6'7", 212 lb. (12.1 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 2.6 APG, 48.7 FG%, 49.2 3P%)
SF Thabo Sefolosha 6'7", 222 lb. (5.3 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 1.4 APG, 41.8 FG%)
PF Paul Millsap 6'8", 253 lb. (16.7 PPG, 7.8 RPG, 3.1 APG, 47.6 FG%, 35.6 3P%)
C Al Horford 6'10", 250 lb. (15.2 PPG, 7.2 RPG, 3.2 APG, 53.8 FG%)
Projected Bench:
C Tiago Splitter 6'11", 245 lb. (8.2 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 1.5 APG, 55.8 FG%)
PG Dennis Schroder 6'1", 168 lb. (10 PPG, 2.1 RPG, 4.1 APG, 42.7 FG%, 35.1 3P%)
SF Kent Bazemore 6'5", 201 lb. (5.2 PPG, 3 RPG, 1 APG, 42.6 FG%, 36.4 3P%)
SG Tim Hardaway Jr. 6'6", 210 lb. (11.5 PPG, 2.2 RPG, 1.8 APG, 38.9 FG%, 34.2 3P%)
PG Shelvin Mack 6'3", 207 lb. (5.4 PPG, 1.4 RPG, 2.8 APG, 40.1 FG%, 31.5 3P%)
PF Mike Scott 6'8", 237 lb. (7.8 PPG, 2.9 RPG, 1.1 APG, 44.4 FG%, 34.4 3P%)
C Mike Muscala 6'11", 230 lb. (4.9 PPG, 3 RPG, 0.6 APG, 55 FG%)

5. Milwaukee Bucks
Head Coach: Jason Kidd
Projected Starters:
PG Michael Carter-Williams 6'6", 190 lb. (14.6 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 6.7 APG, 39.6 FG%, 23.5 3P%)
SG Khris Middleton 6'7", 225 lb. (13.4 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 2.3 APG, 46.7 FG%, 40.7 3P%)
SF Giannis Antetokounmpo 6'11", 217 lb. (12.7 PPG, 6.7 RPG, 2.6 APG, 49.1 FG%, 15.9 3P%)
PF Jabari Parker 6'8", 240 lb. (12.3 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 1.7 APG, 43 FG%)
C Greg Monroe 6'11", 250 lb. (15.9 PPG, 10.2 RPG, 2.1 APG, 49.6 FG%)
Projected Bench:
PG Greivis Vasquez 6'6", 200 FG% (9.5 PPG, 2.6 RPG, 3.7 APG, 40.8 FG%, 37.9 3P%)
PF John Henson 6'11", 230 lb. (7 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 0.9 APG, 56.8 FG%)
SG O.J. Mayo 6'5", 210 lb. (11.4 PPG, 2.6 RPG, 2.8 APG, 42.2 FG%, 35.7 3P%)
C Miles Plumlee 6'11, 249 lb. (4 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 0.5 APG, 53.5 FG%)
SG Jerryd Bayless 6'3", 200 lb. (7.8 PPG, 2.7 RPG, 3 APG, 42.6 FG%, 30.8 3P%)
SF Chris Copeland 6'8", 235 lb. (6.2 PPG, 2.2 RPG, 1 APG, 36.1 FG%, 31.1 3P%)
PG Tyler Ennis 6'3", 175 lb. (3.7 PPG, 1.1 RPG, 2.2 APG, 36.1 FG%)

6. Washington Wizards
Head Coach: Randy Wittman
Projected Starters:
PG John Wall 6'4", 195 lb. (17.6 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 10 APG, 44.5 FG%, 30 3P%)
SG Bradley Beal 6'5", 207 lb. (15.3 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 3.1 APG, 42.7 FG%, 40.9 3P%)
SF Otto Porter Jr. 6'8", 198 lb. (6 PPG, 3 RPG, 0.9 APG, 45 FG%, 33.7 3P%)
PF Nene 6'11", 250 lb. (11 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 1.8 APG, 51.1 FG%, 20 3P%)
C Marcin Gortat 6'11", 240 lb. (12.2 PPG, 8.7 RPG, 1.2 APG, 56.6 FG%)
Projected Bench:
SG Jared Dudley 6'7", 225 lb. (7.2 PPG, 3.1 RPG, 1.8 APG, 46.8 FG%, 38.5 3P%)
PG Ramon Sessions 6'3", 190 lb. (6.3 PPG, 2.3 RPG, 2.8 APG, 37.4 FG%, 31.7 3P%)
PF Kris Humphries 6'9", 235 lb. (8 PPG, 6.5 RPG, 0.9 APG, 47.3 FG%)
SG Gary Neal 6'4", 210 lb. (10.1 PPG, 2.4 RPG, 1.9 APG, 37.4 FG%, 30.5 3P%)
SG Alan Anderson* 6'6", 220 lb. (7.4 PPG, 2.8 RPG, 1.1 APG, 44.3 FG%, 34.8 3P%)
C Drew Gooden 6'10", 250 lb. (5.4 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 1 APG, 39.9 FG%)
SF Martell Webster 6'7", 230 lb. (3.3 PPG, 1.4 RPG, 0.5 APG, 26.4 FG%)

7. Miami Heat
Head Coach: Eric Spoelstra 
Projected Starters:
PG Goran Dragic 6'3", 190 lb. (16.3 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 4.5 APG, 50.1 FG%, 34.7 3P%)
SG Dwayne Wade 6'4", 220 lb. (21.5 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 4.8 APG, 47 FG%, 28.4 3P%)
SF Luol Deng 6'9", 220 lb. (14 PPG, 5.2 RPG, 1.9 APG, 46.9 FG%, 35.5 3P%)
PF Chris Bosh 6'11", 235 lb. (21.1 PPG, 7 RPG, 2.2 APG, 46 FG%, 37.5 3P%)
C Hassan Whiteside 7'0", 265 lb. (11.8 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 0.8 APG, 62.8 FG%)
Projected Bench:
PG Mario Chalmers 6'2", 190 lb. (10.2 PPG, 2.6 RPG, 3.8 APG, 40.3 FG%, 29.4 3P%)
PF Josh McRoberts 6'10", 240 lb. (4.2 PPG, 2.6 RPG, 1.9 APG, 52.8 FG%)
SF Justice Winslow 6'6", 220 lb. (Rookie - Duke)
SG Gerald Green 6'8", 210 lb. (11.9 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 1.2 APG, 41.6 FG%, 35.4 3P%)
PF Amar'e Stoudemire 6'10", 245 lb. (11.5 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 0.8 APG, 55.7 FG%)
PG Tyler Johnson 6'3", 190 lb. (5.9 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 1.3 APG, 41.9 FG%)
C Chris Anderson 6'10", 245 lb. (5.3 PPG, 5 RPG, 0.7 APG, 58 FG%)

8. Boston Celtics
Head Coach: Brad Stevens
Projected Starters:
PG Marcus Smart 6'4", 220 lb. (7.8 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 3.1 APG, 36.7 FG%, 33.5 3P%)
SG Avery Bradley 6'2", 180 lb. (13.9 PPG, 3.1 RPG, 1.8 APG, 42.8 FG%, 35.2 3P%)
SF Jae Crowder 6'6", 235 lb. (7.7 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 1.1 APG, 42 FG%, 29.3 3P%)
PF David Lee 6'9", 245 lb. (7.9 PPG, 5.2 RPG, 1.7 APG, 51.1 FG%)
C Tyler Zeller 7'0", 253 lb. (10.2 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 1.4 APG, 54.9 FG%)
Projected Bench:
PG Isaiah Thomas 5'9", 185 lb. (16.4 PPG, 2.3 APG, 4.2 RPG, 42.1 FG%, 37.3 3P%)
C Kelly Olynyk 7'0", 238 lb. (10.3 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 1.7 APG, 47.5 FG%, 34.9 3P%)
PF Amir Johnson 6'9", 240 lb. (9.3 PPG, 6.1 RPG, 1.6 APG, 57.4 FG%)
PF Jared Sullinger 6'9", 260 lb. (13.3 PPG, 7.6 RPG, 2.3 APG, 43.9 FG%, 28.3 3P%)
PF Jonas Jerebko 6'10", 231 lb. (6 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 0.9 APG, 44.6 FG%, 38.6 3P%)
SF Evan Turner 6'7", 220 lb. (9.5 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 5.5 APG, 42.9 FG%, 27.7 3P%)
SG James Young 6'6", 215 lb. (3.4 PPG, 1.4 RPG, 0.4 APG, 35.3 FG%)

9. Indiana Pacers
Head Coach: Frank Vogel
Projected Starters:
PG George Hill 6'3", 188 lb. (16.1 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 5.1 APG, 47.7 FG%, 35.8 3P%)
SG Monta Ellis 6'3", 185 lb. (18.9 PPG, 2.4 RPG, 4.1 APG, 44.5 FG%, 28.5 3P%)
SF C.J. Miles 6'6", 231 lb. (13.5 PPG, 3.1 RPG, 1.1 APG, 39.8 FG%, 34.5 3P%)
PF Paul George 6'9", 220 lb. (8.8 PPG, 3.7 RPG, 1 APG, 36.7 FG%)
C Ian Mahinmi 6'11", 250 lb. (4.3 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 0.5 APG, 55.2 FG%)
Projected Bench: 
SG Rodney Stuckey 6'5", 205 lb. (12.6 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 3.1 APG, 44 FG%, 39 3P%)
SF Chase Budinger 6'7", 209 lb. (6.8 PPG, 3 RPG, 1 APG, 43.3 FG%, 36.4 3P%)
C Jordan Hill 6'10", 235 lb. (12 PPG, 7.9 RPG, 1.5 APG, 45.9 FG%)
SF Solomon Hill 6'7", 225 lb. (8.9 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 2.2 APG, 39.6 FG%, 32.6 3P%)
C Lavoy Allen 6'9", 255 lb. (5 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 1.2 APG, 47.2 FG%)
PF Myles Turner 6'11", 243 lb. (Rookie - Texas)
SF Glenn Robinson III 6'7", 222 lb. (2.1 PPG, 1.1 RPG, 0.3 APG, 38.8 FG%)

10. Charlotte Hornets
Head Coach: Steve Clifford
Projected Starters: 
PG Kemba Walker 6'1", 184 lb. (17.3 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 5.1 APG, 38.5 FG%, 30.4 3P%)
SG Nicolas Batum 6'8", 200 lb. (9.4 PPG, 5.9 RPG, 4.8 APG, 40 FG%, 32.4 3P%)
SF Marvin Williams 6'9", 237 lb. (7.4 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 1.3 APG, 42.4 FG%, 35.8 3P%)
PF Cody Zeller 7'0", 240 lb. (7.6 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 1.6 APG, 46.1 FG%)
C Al Jefferson 6'10", 289 lb. (16.6 PPG, 8.4 RPG, 1.7 APG, 48.1 FG%)
Projected Bench:
SG Jeremy Lamb 6'5", 185 lb. (6.3 PPG, 2.3 RPG, 0.9 APG, 41.6 FG%, 34.2 3P%)
SF P.J. Hairston 6'6", 230 lb. (5.6 PPG, 2 RPG, 0.5 APG, 32.3 FG%, 30.1 3P%)
PG Jeremy Lin 6'3", 200 lb. (11.2 PPG, 2.6 RPG, 4.6 APG, 42.4 FG%, 36.9 3P%)
PF Frank Kaminsky III 7'0", 240 lb. (Rookie - Wisconsin)
PG Brian Roberts 6'1", 173 lb. (6.7 PPG, 1.5 RPG, 2.3 APG, 38.9 FG%, 32.1 3P%)
C Spencer Hawes 7'1", 245 lb. (5.8 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 1.2 APG, 39.3 FG%, 31.3 3P%)
PF Tyler Hansbrough 6'9", 250 lb. (3.6 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 0.3 APG, 52.1 FG%)

11. Brooklyn Nets
Head Coach: Lionel Hollins
Projected Starters:
PG Jarrett Jack 6'3", 200 lb. (12 PPG, 3.1 RPG, 4.7 APG, 43.9 FG%, 26.7 3P%)
SG Bojan Bogdanovich 6'8", 216 lb. (9 PPG, 2.7 RPG, 0.9 APG, 45.3 FG%, 35.5 3P%)
SF Joe Johnson 6'7", 240 lb. (14.4 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 3.7 APG, 43.5 FG%, 35.9 3P%)
PF Thaddeus Young 6'8", 221 lb. (14.1 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 2.3 APG, 46.6 FG%)
C Brook Lopez 7'0", 275 lb. (17.2 PPG, 7.4 RPG, 0.7 APG, 51.3 FG%)
Projected Bench:
C Andrea Bargnani 7'0", 245 lb. (14.8 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 1.6 APG, 45.4 FG%)
PG Shane Larkin 5'11", 175 lb. (6.2 PPG, 2.3 RPG, 3 APG, 43.3 FG%, 30.2 3P%)
SG Wayne Ellington 6'4", 200 lb. (10 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 1.6 APG, 41.2 FG%, 37 3P%)
SF Rondae Hollis-Jefferson 6'7", 220 lb. (Rookie - Arizona)
SF Sergey Karasev 6'7", 208 lb. (4.6 PPG, 2 RPG, 1.4 APG, 40.3 FG%)
PF Thomas Robinson 6'10", 237 lb. (5.7 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 0.6 APG, 48.5 FG%)
PG Donald Sloan 6'3", 205 lb. (7.4 PPG, 2.7 RPG, 3.6 APG, 40.8 FG%, 31.3 3P%)


12. Orlando Magic
Head Coach: Scott Skiles
Projected Starters:
PG Elfrid Payton 6'4", 185 lb. (8.9 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 6.5 APG, 42.5 FG%)
SG Victor Oladipo 6'4", 210 lb. (17.9 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 4.1 APG, 43.6 FG%, 33.9 3P%)
SF Tobias Harris 6'9", 235 lb. (17.1 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 1.8 APG, 46.6 FG%, 36.4 3P%)
PF Aaron Gordon 6'9", 220 lb. (5.2 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 0.7 APG, 44.7 FG%)
C Nikola Vucevic 7'0", 260 lb. (19.3 PPG, 10.9 RPG, 2 APG, 52.4 FG%, 33.3 3P%)
Projected Bench:
SG Evan Fournier 6'7", 205 lb. (12 PPG, 2.6 RPG, 2.1 APG, 44 FG%, 37.8 3P%)
PF Channing Frye 6'11", 255 lb. (7.3 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 1.3 APG, 39.2 FG%, 39.3 3P%)
PG C.J. Watson 6'2", 175 lb. (10 PPG, 2.9 RPG, 3.6 APG, 43.4 FG%, 40 3P%)
SF Mario Hezonja 6'8", 215 lb. (Rookie - Croatia)
C Jason Smith 7'0", 245 lb. (8 PPG, 4 RPG, 1.7 APG, 43.4 FG%)
PG Shabazz Napier 6'1", 175 lb. (5.1 PPG, 2.2 RPG, 2.5 APG, 38.2 FG%, 36.4 3P%)
SG Devyn Marble 6'6", 200 lb. (2.3 PPG, 1.9 RPG, 1.1 APG, 31.8 FG%)

13. Detroit Pistons
Head Coach: Stan Van Gundy
Projected Starters:
PG Reggie Jackson 6'3", 208 lb. (14.5 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 6 APG, 43.4 FG%)
SG Kentavious Caldwell-Pope 6'5", 205 lb. (12.7 PPG, 3.1 RPG, 1.3 APG, 40.1 FG%, 34.5 3P%)
SF Marcus Morris 6'9", 235 lb. (10.4 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 1.6 APG, 43.4 FG%, 35.8 3P%)
PF Ersan Ilyasova 6'10", 235 lb. (11.5 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 1 APG, 47.2 FG%, 38.9 3P%)
C Andre Drummond 6'11", 279 lb. (13.8 PPG, 13.5 RPG, 0.7 APG, 51.4 FG%)
Projected Bench:
PG Brandon Jennings* 6'1", 169 lb. (15.4 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 6.6 APG, 40.1 FG%, 36 3P%)
SG Jodie Meeks 6'4", 210 lb. (11.1 PPG, 1.7 RPG, 1.3 APG, 41.6 FG%, 34.9 3P%)
SF Stanley Johnson 6'7", 245 lb. (Rooke - Arizona)
PF Anthony Tolliver 6' 8", 240 lb. (6.3 PPG, 3.1 RPG, 0.8 APG, 41 FG%, 36.6 3P%)
C Aron Bynes 6'10", 260 lb. (6.6 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 0.5 APG, 56.6 FG%)
PG Steve Blake 6'3", 172 lb. (4.3 PPG, 1.7 RPG, 3.6 APG, 37.3 FG%, 35.2 3P%)
PG Spencer Dinwiddie 6'6", 200 lb. (4.3 PPG, 1.4 RPG, 3.1 APG, 30.2 FG%)

14. New York Knicks
Head Coach: Derek Fisher
Projected Starters:
PG Jose Calderon 6'3", 200 lb. (9.1 PPG, 3 RPG, 4.7 APG, 41.5 FG%, 41.5 3P%)
SG Arron Afflalo 6'5", 215 lb. (13.3 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 1.7 APG, 42.4 FG%, 35.4 3P%)
SF Carmelo Anthony 6'8", 240 lb. (24.2 PPG, 6.6 RPG, 3.1 APG, 44.4 FG%, 34.1 3P%)
PF Kristaps Porzingis 7'1", 220 lb. (Rookie - Latvia)
C Robin Lopez 7'0", 255 lb. (9.6 PPG, 6.7 RPG, 0.9 APG, 53.5 FG%)
Projected Bench:
PG Langston Galloway 6'2", 200 lb. (11.8 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 3.3 APG, 39.9 FG%, 35.2 3P%)
PF Derrick Williams 6'8", 240 lb. (8.3 PPG, 2.7 RPG, 0.7 APG, 44.7 FG%, 31.4 3P%)
SF Cleanthony Early 6'8", 220 lb. (5.4 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 0.9 APG, 35.5 FG%)
PG Jerian Grant 6'5", 205 lb. (Rookie - Notre Dame)
C Kyle O'Quinn 6'10", 250 lb. (5.8 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 1.2 APG, 49.2 FG%, 27.9 3P%)
C Kevin Seraphin 6'10", 278 lb. (6.6 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 0.7 APG, 51.3 FG%)

15. Philadelphia 76ers
Head Coach: Brett Brown
Projected Starters:
PG Kendall Marshall* 6'4", 200 lb. (4.2 PPG, 1 RPG, 3.1 APG, 45.4 FG%)
SG Nik Stauskas 6'6", 205 lb. (4.4 PPG, 1.2 RPG, 0.9 APG, 36.5 FG%, 32.2 3P%)
SF Robert Covington 6'9", 215 lb. (13.5 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 1.5 APG, 39.5 FG%, 37.4 3P%)
PF Nerlens Noel 6'11", 228 lb. (9.9 PPG, 8.1 RPG, 1.7 APG, 46.2 FG%)
C Jahlil Okafor 6'11", 275 lb. (Rookie - Duke)
Projected Bench:
PG Isaiah Canaan 6'0", 201 lb. (9.2 PPG, 1.2 RPG, 2.1 APG, 38.6 FG%, 37 3P%)
PG Tony Wroten* 6'6", 205 lb. (16.9 PPG, 2.9 RPG, 5.2 APG, 40.3 FG%, 26.1 3P%)
SG Hollis Thompson 6'8", 206 lb. (8.8 PPG, 2.8 RPG, 1.2 APG, 41.3 FG%, 40.1 3P%)
PF Carl Landry 6'9", 248 lb. (7.2 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 0.4 APG, 51.5 FG%)
SF Jerami Grant 6'8", 210 lb. (6.3 PPG, 3 RPG, 1.2 APG, 35.2 FG%, 31.4 3P%)
SF JaKarr Sampson 6'9", 214 lb. (5.2 PPG, 2.2 RPG, 1 APG, 42.2 FG%, 24.4 3P%)
PF Richaun Holmes 6'10", 245 lb. (Rookie - Bowling Green)

Western Conference
1. Golden State Warriors
Head Coach: Steve Kerr
Projected Starters:
PG Stephen Curry 6'3", 190 lb. (23.8 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 7.7 APG, 48.7 FG%, 44.3 3P%)
SG Klay Thompson 6'7", 215 lb. (21.7 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 2.9 APG, 46.3 FG%, 43.9 3P%)
SF Harrison Barnes 6'8", 225 lb. (10.1 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 1.4 APG, 48.2 FG%, 40.5 3P%)
PF Draymond Green 6'7", 230 lb. (11.7 PPG, 8.2 RPG, 3.7 APG, 44.3 FG%, 33.7 3P%)
C Andrew Bogut 7'0", 260 lb. (6.3 PPG, 8.1 RPG, 2.7 APG, 56.3 FG%)
Projected Bench:
SF Andre Iguodola 6'6", 215 lb. (7.8 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 3 APG, 46.6 FG%, 34.9 3P%)
PG Shaun Livingston 6'7", 192 lb. (5.9 PPG, 2.3 RPG, 3.3 APG, 50 FG%)
PF Marreese Speights 6'10", 255 lb. (10.4 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 0.9 APG, 49.2 FG%)
C Festus Ezeli 6'11", 265 lb. (4.4 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 0.2 APG, 54.7 FG%)
PF Jason Thompson 6'11", 250 lb. (6.1 PPG, 6.5 RPG, 1 APG, 47 FG%)
PG Leandro Barbosa 6'3", 194 lb. (7.1 PPG, 1.4 RPG, 1.5 APG, 47.4 FG%, 38.4 3P%)
SG Brandon Rush 6'6", 200 lb. (0.9 PPG, 1.2 RPG, 0.4 APG, 20.4 FG%)

2. Oklahoma City Thunder 
Head Coach: Billy Donovan
Projected Starters:
PG Russell Westbrook 6'3", 200 lb. (28.1 PPG, 7.3 RPG, 8.6 APG, 42.6 FG%, 29.9 3P%)
SG Andre Roberson 6'7", 210 lb. (3.4 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 1 APG, 45.8 FG%, 24.7 3P%)
SF Kevin Durant 6'9", 240 lb. (25.4 PPG, 6.6 RPG, 4.1 APG, 51 FG%, 40.3 3P%)
PF Serge Ibaka 6'10", 245 lb. (14.3 PPG, 7.8 RPG, 0.9 APG, 47.6 FG%, 37.6 3P%)
C Steven Adams 7'0", 255 lb. (7.7 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 0.9 APG, 54.4 FG%)
Projected Bench:
SG Dion Waiters 6'4", 225 lb. (11.8 PPG, 2.4 RPG, 2 APG, 39.6 FG%)
C Enes Kanter 6'11", 245 lb. (15.5 PPG, 8.9 RPG, 0.7 APG, 51.9 FG%, 35.6 3P%)
SF Kyle Singler 6'8", 228 lb. (6 PPG, 2.4 RPG, 2 APG, 38.6 FG%, 39.8 3P%)
PG D.J. Augustin 6'0", 180 lb. (9.5 PPG, 2 RPG, 4.3 APG, 39.9 FG%, 33.7 3P%)
SG Anthony Morrow 6'5", 210 lb. (10.7 PPG, 2.6 RPG, 0.8 APG, 46.3 FG%, 43.4 3P%)
PF Nick Collison 6'10", 255 lb. (4.1 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 1.4 APG, 41.9 FG%)
PF Mitch McGary 6'10", 255 lb. (6.3 PPG, 5.2 RPG, 0.4 APG, 53.3 FG%)

3. Los Angeles Clippers
Head Coach: Doc Rivers
Projected Starters:
PG Chris Paul 6'0", 175 lb. (19.1 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 10.2 APG, 48.5 FG%, 39.8 3P%)
SG J.J. Redick 6'4", 190 lb. (16.4 PPG, 2.1 RPG, 1.8 APG, 47.7 FG%, 43.7 3P%)
SF Paul Pierce 6'7", 235 lb. (11.9 PPG, 4 RPG, 2 APG, 44.7 FG%, 38.9 3P%)
PF Blake Griffin 6'10", 251 lb. (21.9 PPG, 7.6 RPG, 5.3 APG, 50.2 FG%, 40 3P%)
C DeAndre Jordan 6'11", 265 lb. (11.5 PPG, 15 RPG, 0.7 APG, 71 FG%, 25 3P%)
Projected Bench:
SG Jamal Crawford 6'5", 200 lb. (15.8 PPG, 1.9 RPG, 2.5 APG, 39.6 FG%, 32.7 3P%)
PF Josh Smith 6'9", 225 lb. (12.4 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 3.3 APG, 41.9 FG%)
SF Wesley Johnson 6'7", 215 lb. (9.9 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 1.6 APG, 41.4 FG%, 35.1 3P%)
SG Lance Stephenson 6'5", 230 lb. (8.2 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 3.9 APG, 37.6 FG%, 17.1 3P%)
PG Austin Rivers 6'4", 200 lb. (7 PPG, 2 RPG, 2 APG, 40.9 FG%, 29.8 3P%)
C Cole Aldrich 6'11", 250 lb. (5.5 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 1.2 APG, 47.8 FG%)
PG Pablo Prigioni 6'3", 185 lb. (4.1 PPG, 1.8 RPG, 2.6 APG, 39.9 FG%, 34.3 3P%)

4. Houston Rockets
Head Coach: Kevin McHale
Projected Starters:
PG Patrick Beverley 6'1", 210 lb. (10.1 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 3.4 APG, 38.3 FG%, 35.6 3P%)
SG James Harden 6'5", 225 lb. (27.4 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 7 APG, 44 FG%, 37.5 3P%)
SF Trevor Ariza 6'8", 215 lb. (12.8 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 2.5 APG, 40.2 FG%, 35 3P%)
PF Terrence Jones 6'9", 255 lb. (11.7 PPG, 6.7 RPG, 1.1 APG, 52.8 FG%)
C Dwight Howard 6'11", 275 lb. (15.8 PPG, 10.5 RPG, 1.2 APG, 59.3 FG%)
Projected Bench:
PG Ty Lawson 5'11", 195 lb. (15.2 PPG, 3.1 RPG, 9.6 APG, 43.6 FG%, 34.1 3P%)
SG Corey Brewer 6'9", 186 lb. (11.5 PPG, 3.7 RPG, 2.2 APG, 42.9 FG%, 28.4 3P%)
PF Donatas Motiejunas 7'0", 255 lb. (12 PPG, 5.9 RPG, 1.8 APG, 50.4 FG%, 36.8 3P%)
SG Marcus Thornton 6'4", 205 lb. (7.9 PPG, 1.8 RPG, 0.8 APG, 40.6 FG%, 37.8 3P%)
C Clint Capela 6'10", 240 lb. (2.7 PPG, 3 RPG, 0.2 APG, 48.3 FG%)
SF Sam Dekker 6'9", 230 lb. (Rookie - Wisconsin)
PF Montrezl Harrell 6'8", 240 lb. (Rookie - Louisville)

5. San Antonio Spurs
Head Coach: Gregg Popovich
Projected Starters: 
PG Tony Parker 6'2", 185 lb. (14.4 PPG, 1.9 RPG, 4.9 APG, 48.6 FG%, 42.7 3P%)
SG Danny Green 6'6", 215 lb. (11.7 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 2 APG, 43.6 FG%, 41.8 3P%)
SF Kawhi Leonard 6'7", 230 lb. (16.5 PPG, 7.2 RPG, 2.5 APG, 47.9 FG%, 34.9 3P%)
PF LaMarcus Aldridge 6'11", 240 lb. (23.4 PPG, 10.2 RPG, 1.7 APG, 46.6 FG%, 35.2 3P%)
C Tim Duncan 6'11", 250 lb. (13.9 PPG, 9.1 RPG, 3 APG, 51.2 FG%)
Projected Bench:
PF David West 6'9", 250 lb. (11.7 PPG, 6.8 RPG, 3.4 APG, 47.1 FG%)
SG Manu Ginobili 6'6", 205 lb. (10.5 PPG, 3 RPG, 4.2 APG, 42.6 FG%, 34.5 3P%)
PG Patty Mills 6'0", 185 lb. (6.9 PPG, 1.5 RPG, 1.7 APG, 38.1 FG%, 34.1 3P%)
C Boris Diaw 6'8", 250 lb. (8.7 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 2.9 APG, 46 FG%, 32 3P%)
SF Kyle Anderson 6'9", 230 lb. (2.2 PPG, 2.2 RPG, 0.8 APG, 34.8 FG%)
PG Ray McCallum 6'3", 190 lb. (7.4 PPG, 2.6 RPG, 2.8 APG, 43.8 FG%, 30.6 3P%)
C Matt Bonner 6'10", 235 lb. (3.7 PPG, 1.6 RPG, 0.7 APG, 40.9 FG%, 36.5 3P%)

6. Memphis Grizzlies
Head Coach: David Joerger 
Projected Starters: 
PG Mike Conley 6'1", 175 lb. (15.8 PPG, 3 RPG, 5.4 APG, 44.6 FG%, 38.6 3P%)
SG Courtney Lee 6'5", 200 lb. (10.1 PPG, 2.3 RPG, 2 APG, 44.8 FG%, 40.2 3P%)
SF Jeff Green 6'9", 235 lb. (15 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 1.7 APG, 43 FG%, 33.2 3P%)
PF Zach Randolph 6'9", 260 lb. (16.1 PPG, 10.5 RPG, 2.2 APG, 48.7 FG%)
C Marc Gasol 7'1", 255 lb. (17.4 PPG, 7.8 RPG, 3.8 APG, 49.4 FG%)
Projected Bench:
SG Tony Allen 6'4", 213 lb. (8.6 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 1.4 APG, 49.5 FG%)
SF Matt Barnes 6'7", 226 lb. (10.1 PPG, 4 RPG, 1.5 APG, 44.4 FG%, 36.2 3P%)
C Brandan Wright 6'10", 210 lb. (7.3 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 0.5 APG, 64.2 FG%)
PG Beno Udrih 6'3", 205 lb. (7.7 PPG, 1.8 RPG, 2.8 APG, 48.7 FG%)
SG Vince Carter 6'6", 220 lb. (5.8 PPG, 2 RPG, 1.2 APG, 33.3 FG%, 29.7 3P%)
PF JaMychal Green 6'9", 227 lb. (2.6 PPG, 1.9 RPG, 0.2 APG, 57.4 FG%)
PG Russ Smith 6'0", 165 lb. (2.5 PPG, 0.5 RPG, 0.7 APG, 32 FG%)

7. New Orleans Pelicans 
Head Coach: Alvin Gentry 
Projected Starters:
PG Jrue Holiday 6'4", 205 lb. (14.8 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 6.9 APG, 44.6 FG%, 37.8 3P%)
SG Eric Gordon 6'4", 215 lb. (13.4 PPG, 2.6 RPG, 3.8 APG, 41.1 FG%, 44.8 3P%)
SF Dante Cunningham 6'8", 230 lb. (5.2 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 0.8 APG, 45.7 FG%)
PF Anthony Davis 6'10", 253 lb. (24.4 PPG, 10.2 RPG, 2.2 APG, 53.5 FG%)
C Omer Asik 7'0", 255 lb. (7.3 PPG, 9.8 RPG, 0.9 APG, 51.7 FG%)
Projected Bench:
SG Tyreke Evans* 6'6", 220 lb. (16.6 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 6.6 APG, 44.7 FG%. 30.4 3P%)
PF Ryan Anderson 6'10", 240 lb. (13.7 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 0.9 APG, 39.9 FG%, 34 3P%)
PG Nate Robinson 5'9", 180 lb. (5.7 PPG, 1.2 RPG, 2.3 APG, 34.5 FG%, 27.7 3P%)
SF Quincy Pondexter* 6'7", 220 lb. (7.2 PPG, 2.6 RPG, 1.3 APG, 42.1 FG%)
C Alexis Ajinca 7'2", 248 lb. (6.5 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 0.7 APG, 55 FG%)
C Kendrick Perkins 6'10", 270 lb. (3.6 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 0.8 APG, 44.9 FG%)
PG Norris Cole* 6'2", 175 lb. (7.6 PPG, 2.1 RPG, 3.4 APG, 41.2 FG%, 31.3 3P%)

8. Utah Jazz
Head Coach: Quin Snyder
Projected Starters: 
PG Trey Burke 6'1", 185 lb. (12.8 PPG, 2.7 RPG, 4.3 APG, 36.8 FG%, 31.8 3P%)
SG Alec Burks 6'6", 211 lb. (13.9 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 3 APG, 40.3 FG%, 38.2 3P%)
SF Gordon Hayward 6'8", 225 lb. (19.3 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 4.1 APG, 44.5 FG%, 36.4 3P%)
PF Derrick Favors 6'10", 262 lb. (16 PPG, 8.2 RPG, 1.5 APG, 52.5 FG%)
C Rudy Gobert 7'1", 245 lb. (8.4 PPG, 9.5 RPG, 1.3 APG, 60.4 FG%)
Projected Bench:
SG Rodney Hood 6'8" 215 lb. (8.7 PPG, 2.3 RPG, 1.7 APG, 41.4 FG%, 36.5 3P%)
PF Trevor Booker 6'8", 230 lb. (7.2 PPG, 5 RPG, 1.1 APG, 48.7 FG%)
SG Elijah Millsap 6'6", 215 lb. (5.3 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 1.2 APG, 34 FG%)
SF Joe Ingles 6'8", 216 lb. (5 PPG, 2.2 RPG, 2.3 APG, 41.5 FG%, 35.6 3P%)
PF Trey Liles 6'10", 250 lb. (Rookie - Kentucky)
C Tibor Pleiss 7'3", 256 lb. (Rookie - Germany)
PG Raul Neto 6'1", 179 lb. (Rookie - Brazil)
9. Phoenix Suns
Head Coach: Jeff Hornacek
Projected Starters:
PG Brandon Knight 6'3", 189 lb. (17 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 5.2 APG, 42.2 FG%, 38.9 3P%)
SG Eric Bledsoe 6'1", 190 lb. (17 PPG, 5.2 RPG, 6.1 APG, 44.7 FG%, 32.4 3P%)
SF P.J. Tucker 6'6", 245 lb. (9.1 PPG, 6.4 RPG, 1.6 APG, 43.8 FG%, 34.5 3P%)
PF Markieff Morris 6'10", 245 lb. (15.3 PPG, 6.2 RPG, 2.3 APG, 46.5 FG%, 31.8 3P%)
C Tyson Chandler 7'1", 240 lb. (10.3 PPG, 11.5 RPG, 1.1 APG, 66.6 FG%)
Projected Bench:
C Alex Len 7'1", 260 lb. (6.3 PPG, 6.6 RPG, 0.5 APG, 50.7 FG%)
SG Sonny Weems 6'6", 205 lb. (Did Not Play)
SF T.J. Warren 6'8", 230 lb. (6.1 PPG, 2.1 RPG, 0.6 APG, 52.8 FG%)
PF Mirza Teletovic 6'9", 242 lb. (8.5 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 1.2 APG, 38.2 FG%, 32.1 3P%)
SG Archie Goodwin 6'5", 200 lb. (5.6 PPG, 1.8 RPG, 1.1 APG, 39.3 FG%)
SG Devin Booker 6'6", 206 lb. (Rookie - Kentucky)
PG Ronnie Price 6'2", 190 lb. (5.1 PPG, 1.6 RPG, 3.8 APG, 34.5 FG%, 28.4 3P%)

10. Dallas Mavericks
Head Coach: Rick Carlisle 
Projected Starters:
PG Deron Williams 6'3", 200 lb (13 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 6.6 APG, 38.7 FG%, 36.7 3P%)
SG Wesley Matthews 6'5", 220 lb. (15.9, PPG, 3.7 RPG, 2.3 APG, 44.8 FG%, 38.9 3P%)
SF Chandler Parsons 6'9", 227 lb. (15.7 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 2.4 APG, 46.2 FG%, 38 3P%)
PF Dirk Nowitzki 7'0", 245 lb. (17.3 PPG, 5.9 RPG, 1.9 APG, 45.9 FG%, 38 3P%)
C Zaza Pachulia 6'11", 240 lb. (8.3 PPG, 6.8 RPG, 2.4 APG, 45.4 FG%)
Projected Bench:
PG Devin Harris 6'3", 192 lb. (8.8 PPG, 1.8 RPG, 3.1 APG, 41.8 FG%, 35.7 3P%)
SG J.J. Barea 6'0", 185 lb. (7.5 PPG, 1.7 RPG, 3.4 APG, 42 FG%, 32.3 3P%)
C JaVale McGee 7'0", 237 lb. (3 PPG, 2.2 RPG, 0.3 APG, 53.2 FG%)
PF Charlie Villanueva 6'11", 232 lb. (6.3 PPG, 2.3 RPG, 0.3 APG, 41.4 FG%, 37.6 3P%)
PG Raymond Felton 6'1", 205 lb. (3.7 PPG, 0.9 RPG, 1.4 APG, 40.6 FG%) 
SF Justin Anderson 6'6", 245 lb. (Rookie - Virginia)
SF Jeremy Evans 6'9", 200 lb. (2.4 PPG, 1.9 RPG, 0.3 APG, 55.2 FG%)

11. Sacramento Kings 
Head Coach: George Karl
Projected Starters:
PG Rajon Rondo 6'1", 186 lb. (8.9 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 7.9 APG, 42.8 FG%)
SG Ben McLemore 6'5", 195 lb. (12.1 PPG, 2.9 RPG, 1.7 APG, 43.7 FG%, 35.8 3P%)
SF Rudy Gay 6'8", 230 lb. (21.1 PPG, 5.9 RPG, 3.7 APG, 45.5 FG%, 35.9 3P%)
PF DeMarcus Cousins 6'11", 270 lb. (24.1 PPG, 12.7 RPG, 3.6 APG, 46.7 FG%)
C Willie Cauley-Stein 7'0", 240 lb. (Rookie - Kentucky)
Projected Bench:
PG Darren Collison 6'0", 175 lb. (16.1 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 5.6 APG, 47.3 FG%, 37.3 3P%)
C Kosta Koufos 7'0", 265 lb. (5.2 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 0.5 APG, 50.8 FG%)
SG Marco Belinelli 6'5", 210 lb. (9.2 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 1.5 APG, 42.3 FG%, 37.4 3P%)
PF Omri Casspi 6'9", 225 lb. (8.9 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 1.5 APG, 48.9 FG%)
C Quincy Acy 6'7", 240 lb. (5.9 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 1 APG, 45.9 FG%)
SF Caron Butler 6'7", 228 lb. (5.9 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 1 APG, 40.7 FG%, 37.9 3P%)
SG James Anderson 6'6", 213 lb. (Did Not Play)

12. Minnesota Timberwolves 
Head Coach: Sam Mitchell
Projected Starters:
PG Ricky Rubio 6'4", 192 lb. (10.3 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 8.8 APG, 35.6 FG%)
SG Andrew Wiggins 6'8", 199 lb. (16.9 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 2.1 APG, 43.7 FG%, 31 3P%)
SF Tayshaun Prince 6'9", 212 lb. (7.5 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 1.6 APG, 44 FG%)
PF Kevin Garnett 6'11", 253 lb. (6.9 PPG, 6.6 RPG, 1.6 APG, 46.1 FG%)
C Karl-Anthony Towns 6'11", 250 lb. (Rookie - Kentucky)
Projected Bench:
SG Zack LaVine 6'5", 183 lb. (10.1 PPG, 2.8 RPG, 3.6 APG, 42.2 FG%, 34.1 3P%)
SG Kevin Martin 6'7", 204 lb. (20 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 2.3 APG, 42.7 FG%, 39.3 3P%)
C Gorgui Dieng 6'11", 233 lb. (9.7 PPG, 8.3 RPG, 2 APG, 50.6 FG%)
SF Shabazz Muhammed 6'6", 223 lb. (13.5 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 1.2 APG, 48.9 FG%)
C Nikola Pekovic* 6'11", 307 lb. (12.5 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 0.9 APG, 42.4 FG%)
PF Nemanja Bjelica 6'10", 234 lb. (Rookie - Serbia)
PG Andre Miller 2'6", 200 lb. (4.4 PPG, 1.9 RPG, 3.5 APG, 50 FG%)

13. Denver Nuggets
Head Coach: Mike Malone
Projected Starters:
PG Emmanuel Mudiay 6'5", 195 lb. (Rookie - Congo)
SG Randy Foye 6'4", 213 lb. (8.7 PPG, 1.7 RPG, 2.4 APG, 36.8 FG%, 35.7 3P%)
SF Wilson Chandler 6'8", 225 lb. (13.9 PPG, 6.1 RPG, 1.7 APG, 42.9 FG%, 34.2 3P%)
PF Kenneth Faried 6'8", 228 lb. (12.6 PPG, 8.9 RPG, 1.2 APG, 50.7 FG%)
C Jusuf Nurkic* 6'11", 280 lb. (6.9 PPG, 6.2 RPG, 0.8 APG, 44.6 FG%)
Projected Bench:
SF Danilo Gallinari 6'10", 225 lb. (12.4 PPG, 3.7 RPG, 1.4 APG, 40.1 FG%, 35.5 3P%)
C Joffrey Lauvergne 6'11", 220 lb. (3.9 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 0.5 APG, 40.4 FG%)
PG Jameer Nelson 6'0", 190 lb. (8.3 PPG, 2.3 RPG, 4 APG, 40.7 FG%, 34.5 3P%)
PF J.J. Hickson 6'9", 242 lb. (7.6 PPG, 6.2 RPG, 0.8 APG, 47.5 FG%)
PF Darrell Arthur 6'9", 235 lb. (6.6 PPG, 2.9 RPG, 1 APG, 40.4 FG%, 23.6 3P%)
SG Will Barton 6'6", 175 lb. (6.8 PPG, 2.8 RPG, 1.4 APG, 42.5 FG%)
SG Gary Harris 6'4", 210 lb. (3.4 PPG, 1.2 RPG, 0.5 APG, 30.4 FG%, 20.4 3P%)

14. Los Angeles Lakers
Head Coach: Byron Scott
Projected Starters:
PG D'Angelo Russell 6'5", 180 lb. (Rookie - Ohio State)
SG Jordan Clarkson 6'5", 185 lb. (11.9 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 3.5 APG, 44.8 FG%, 31.4 3P%)
SF Kobe Bryant 6'6", 212 lb. (22.3 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 5.6 APG, 37.3 FG%, 29.3 3P%)
PF Julius Randle 6'9", 250 lb. (2 PPG, 0 RPG, 0 APG, 33.3 FG%)
C Roy Hibbert 7'2", 290 lb. (10.6 PPG, 7.1 RPG, 1.1 APG, 44.6 FG%)
Projected Bench:
SF Nick Young 6'7", 210 lb. (13.4 PPG, 2.3 RPG, 1 APG, 36.6 FG%, 36.9 3P%)
SG Lou Williams 6'1", 175 lb. (15.5 PPG, 1.9 RPG, 2.1 APG, 40.4 FG%, 34 3P%)
PF Brandon Bass 6'8", 250 lb. (10.6 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 1.3 APG, 50.4 FG%)
PF Ryan Kelly 6'11", 230 lb. (6.4 PPG, 2.8 RPG, 1.8 APG, 33.7 FG%, 33.6 3P%)
PF Larry Nance Jr. 6'9", 235 lb. (Rookie - Wyoming)
C Robert Sacre 7'0", 270 lb. (4.6 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 0.8 APG, 41.2 FG%)
C Tarik Black 6'9", 250 lb. (6 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 0.7 APG, 57.5 FG%)

15. Portland Trailblazers
Head Coach: Terry Stotts
Projected Starters:
PG Damian Lilliard 6'3", 195 lb. (21 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 6.2 APG, 43.4 FG%, 34.3 3P%)
SG Gerald Henderson 6'5", 215 lb. (12.1 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 2.6 APG, 43.7 FG%, 33.1 3P%)
SF Al-Forouq Aminu 6'9", 215 lb. (5.6 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 0.8 APG, 41.2 FG%, 27.4 3P%)
PF Meyers Leonard 7'1", 245 lb. (5.9 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 0.6 APG, 51 FG%, 42 3P%)
C Mason Plumlee 6'11", 235 lb. (8.7 PPG, 6.2 RPG, 0.9 APG, 57.3 FG%)
Projected Bench:
SG C.J. McCollum 6'4", 200 lb. (6.8 PPG, 1.5 RPG, 1 APG, 43.6 FG%, 39.6 3P%)
SF Maurice Harkless 6'9", 215 lb. (3.5 PPG, 2.4 RPG, 0.6 APG, 39.9 FG%)
PF Ed Davis 6'10", 240 lb. (8.3 PPG, 7.6 RPG, 1.2 APG, 60.1 FG%)
PG Tim Frazier 6'1", 170 lb. (5.2 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 5.5 APG, 34.4 FG%)
C Chris Kaman 7'0", 265 lb. (8.6 PPG, 6.5 RPG, 0.9 APG, 51.5 FG%)
SG Allen Crabbe 6'6", 210 lb. (3.3 PPG, 1.4 RPG, 0.8 APG, 41.2 FG%)
PF Noah Vonleh 6'10", 240 lb. (3.3 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 0.2 APG, 39.5 FG%)

Quick Picks
Playoffs
East
Cavs over Celtics
Heat over Raptors
Bulls over Wizards
Bucks over Hawks

Cavs over Bucks
Bulls over Heat

Cavs over Bulls

West
Warriors over Jazz
Thunder over Pelicans
Grizzlies over Clippers
Spurs over Rockets

Spurs over Warriors
Thunder over Grizzlies

Spurs over Thunder

NBA Finals
Cleveland Cavaliers over San Antonio Spurs

Awards
MVP: Pelicans PF Anthony Davis
There are many viable candidates for the MVP this year: LeBron, Steph Curry, Kevin Durant/Russell Westbrook, James Harden, Chris Paul/Blake Griffin, Jimmy Butler, etc. But Anthony Davis may be on the cusp of becoming the best player in the NBA (once LeBron's done). He's improved every year of his career so far, and he averaged 24.4 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 2.9 blocks last year. He's also expanding his range and has a new offensive-minded coach.
Coach of the Year: Cavaliers David Blatt
Blatt got a lot of flak last year after LeBron and the Cavs started slow and there were rumors of uneasiness, but the Cavs righted the ship and got to the NBA Finals. Much of that credit (rightfully) goes to LeBron and the star-studded cast, but Blatt is a good, experienced coach who is in charge of meshing these stars. Other potential contenders include Chicago's Fred Hoiberg, OKC's Billy Donovan, Utah's Quinn Snyder, New Orleans' Alvin Gentry, and, of course, San Antonio's Gregg Popovich.
Defensive Player of the Year: Jazz C Rudy Gobert
The Stifle Tower broke out defensively last season (his second season), averaging 9.5 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game. Now he looks to take another step forward on a team that could contend for a playoff spot. He'll have to compete with other superb defenders, like DeAndre Jordan, Kawhi Leonard, and Tyson Chandler.
Sixth Man of the Year: Celtics PG Isaiah Thomas
Thomas is one of the most electrifying scorers in the league off the bench. The 5'9" dynamo averaged 16.4 points per game last season and 19 points per game after coming to the Celtics (all off the bench). Other usual suspects, like Jamal Crawford and Andre Iguodola, should also be in the running, possibly along with Ty Lawson, Tyreke Evans, Mo WIlliams, and others.
Rookie of the Year: Lakers PG D'Angelo Russell
The talented young ball handler and scorer will probably start at point for the Lakers, who probably won't be very good again this year. With Russell's scoring touch and passing skills, he could put up the numbers (especially on a bad team) to win Rookie of the Year. Also keep an eye on Karl-Anthony Towns in Minnesota, Jahlil Okafor in Philly, Emmanuel Mudiay in Denver, and Justice Winslow in Miami.
Most Improved Player: Magic SG Victor Oladipo
Many different players could win this award, just because many different players improve every year. Sometimes it's expected as part of their normal progression, and sometimes it's a bit of a surprise jump. Oladipo is already pretty good, but he could improve his offensive game a bit.

Other Predictions
Most Improved Teams:
East: Orlando Magic
The Magic are an intriguing and mysterious vat of young players with a new coach, Scott Skiles. The backcourt features two talented and athletic defenders who are still developing offensive games (if Elfrid Payton could just shoot...). The frontcourt features an versatile forward (Tobias Harris) who has really improved and a raw but highly athletic Blake Griffin clone (Aaron Gordon). At center, they have fantasy basketball stud Nikola Vucevic. They have some solid veterans on the bench, as well as an enticing rookie from Croatia by the name of Mario Hezonja. Apparently, he's a colorful, cocky, very talented knock-down shooter. the Magic may still be a year or two away, but their headed in the right direction.
West: Utah Jazz
Under second-year coach Quinn Snyder, the Jazz could sneak into the playoffs with better play from their young guards, Trey Burke and Alec Burks, as well as from their bench. The frontcourt is the strength of this team, anchored by the rising Rudy Gobert, along with skilled post scorer Derrick Favors and do-it-all man Gordon Hayward.

Contenders for the Last Playoff Spot:
East: Celtics, Pacers, Nets
West: Jazz, Suns, Mavericks


And the first pick of the 2016 NBA Draft goes to... The Philadelphia 76ers