Way Too Early 2019-2020 NBA Predictions

With the NBA being in a frenzy since July 1st, many people still don’t know which team to root for or to watch. However with this new balanced league and talent in both conferences the NBA Champion is not a clear cut pick for the first time since 2011 when the Dallas Mavericks beat Lebron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Although its July why not predict the next season’s way too early standings.

East

1. Milwaukee Bucks
2. Boston Celtics
3. Philadelphia 76ers
4. Miami Heat
5. Indian Pacers
6. Toronto Raptors
7. Orlando Magic
8. Atlanta Hawks
9. Detroit Pistons
10. Brooklyn Nets
11. Chicago Bulls
12. Washington Wizards
13. New York Knicks
14. Cleveland Cavaliers
15. Charlotte Hornets

West

1. Denver Nuggets
2. LA Clippers
3. Houston Rockets
4. LA Lakers
5. Golden State Warriors
6. Portland Trailblazers
7. San Antonio Spurs
8. Utah Jazz
9. Sacramento Kings
10. Dallas Mavericks
11. New Orlando Pelicans
12. Minnesota Timberwolves
13. Phoenix Suns
14. Memphis Grizzlies
15. Oklahoma City Thunder

However, it’s July, these are only predictions after this off season free agency period that has impacted rosters and overall the NBA in a whole. As the league continues to refine its self around 3pt shooting and space this years balanced organization has everyone in a frenzy.

Although with big names like Kawhi, Russell Westbrook, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Durant plus more, leaving and joining new teams it’s uncertain to clearly get predictions right or even accurate but we still have a few months to see if this still stands.

Featured Image – Kawhi Leonard and Paul George with their new team, the LA Clippers. Photo Credit CBS Sports.