Category: 2015-16 NBA Season Previews

2015-16 NBA Season Previews, NBA

“What a Time…”: 2015-16 Western Conference Preview

The Western Conference is a free for all! At least seven teams have a legitimate shot of advancing to the Finals and winning it all, including the defending champion Golden State Warriors, revamped San Antonio Spurs, and star-studded LA Clippers. Here, you’ll find brief season outlooks for each team. Enjoy! #15 Minnesota Timberwolves Key Acquisitions & Draft Picks: F/C Karl-Anthony Towns (Kentucky, 1st overall), G Andre Miller (free … Continue reading “What a Time…”: 2015-16 Western Conference Preview

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2015-16 NBA Season Previews, Central Division, NBA

“Eat Your Words”: 2015-16 Chicago Bulls Season Preview

Last season: 50-32, 2nd, Central Division (3rd, Eastern Conference), Lost 4-2 to CLE in Semifinals Notable Acquisitions: Coach Fred Hoiberg Draft Picks: F Bobby Portis (Arkansas, 22nd overall) Notable Losses: Coach Tom Thibodeau #DogTags: Top DOGs: Jimmy Butler, Derrick Rose, Pau Gasol Star UnderDOGs: Joakim Noah, Taj Gibson Salty DOG: Kirk Hinrich Burning Question: How will Joakim Noah set the tone coming off the bench? If you haven’t already heard, 2-time All-Star and … Continue reading “Eat Your Words”: 2015-16 Chicago Bulls Season Preview

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2015-16 NBA Season Previews, Central Division, NBA

“The Right Direction”: 2015-16 Milwaukee Bucks Season Preview

Last season: 41-41, 3rd, Central Division (6th, Eastern Conference), Lost 4-2 to CHI in Quarterfinals Notable Acquisitions: F/C Greg Monroe (free agent, DET), G Grievis Vasquez (via trade w/ TOR), F Chris Copeland (free agent, IND) Draft Picks: G Rashad Vaughn (UNLV, 17th overall) Notable Losses: F Jared Dudley (WAS), C Zaza Pachulia (DAL), F Ersan Ilyasova (DET) #DogTags: Star UnderDOGs: Khris Middleton, Greg Monroe TDIT (Top DOG In Training): Giannis … Continue reading “The Right Direction”: 2015-16 Milwaukee Bucks Season Preview

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2015-16 NBA Season Previews, Central Division, NBA

“The Best is Next”: 2015-16 Indiana Pacers Season Preview

Last season: 38-44, 4th, Central Division (9th, Eastern Conference), Missed Playoffs Notable Acquisitions: G Monta Ellis (free agent, DAL), F/C Jordan Hill (free agent, LAL), F Chase Budinger (free agent, MIN), F Glenn Robinson III (free agent, PHI), F/C Rakeem Christmas (Rookie, Syracuse, via trade w/ CLE), G Toney Douglas (free agent, NOP) Draft Picks: F/C Myles Turner (Texas, 11th overall), G Joseph Young (Oregon, 43rd overall) Notable Losses: C Roy … Continue reading “The Best is Next”: 2015-16 Indiana Pacers Season Preview

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2015-16 NBA Season Previews, Central Division, NBA

“Form A F****** Wall”: 2015-16 Detroit Pistons Preview

Last season: 32-50, 5th, Central Division (11th, Eastern Conference), Missed Playoffs Notable Acquisitions: F Ersan Ilyasova (trade w/ MIL), F Marcus Morris (trade w/ PHX), G/F Reggie Bullock (trade w/ PHX), C Aron Baynes (free agent, SAS), G Steve Blake (trade w/ BKN), F Danny Granger (trade w/ PHX) Draft Picks: G/F Stanley Johnson (Arizona, 8th overall), G Darrun HIlliard II (Villanova, 38th overall) Notable Losses: F/C Greg Monroe (MIL), F Tayshaun … Continue reading “Form A F****** Wall”: 2015-16 Detroit Pistons Preview

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2015-16 NBA Season Previews, NBA, Southeast Division

“Them Boys Up to Something”: 2015-16 Miami Heat Season Preview

Last season: 37-45, 3rd, Southeast Division (10th, Eastern Conference), Missed Playoffs Notable Acquisitions: F/C Amar’e Stoudemire (free agent, DAL), G/F Gerald Green (free agent, PHX), G John Lucas III (free agent, DET) Draft Picks: G/F Justise Winslow (Duke, 10th overall), G/F Josh Richardson (Tennessee, 40th overall) Notable Losses: G Shabazz Napier (ORL), F Henry Walker, F Michael Beasley, G Zoran Dragic #DogTags: Top DOGs: Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh Star … Continue reading “Them Boys Up to Something”: 2015-16 Miami Heat Season Preview

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2015-16 NBA Season Previews, NBA, Southeast Division

“Respect This Hustle”: 2015-16 Atlanta Hawks Season Preview

Last season: 60-22, 1st, Southeast Division (1st, Eastern Conference), Lost 4-0 to CLE in Conference Finals Notable Acquisitions: C Walter Tavares (2014 Draft Pick), F/C Tiago Splitter (via trade w/ SAS), G/F Tim Hardaway Jr. (via trade w/ NYK), G/F Justin Holiday (free agent, GSW) Draft Picks: G Marcus Eriksson (Sweden, 50th overall), F Dimitrios Agravanis (Greece, 59th overall) Notable Losses: F DeMarre Carroll (TOR), C Pero Antic (Fenerbache), John … Continue reading “Respect This Hustle”: 2015-16 Atlanta Hawks Season Preview

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2015-16 NBA Season Previews, NBA, Southeast Division

“A Lot of Work to Do”: 2015-16 Washington Wizards Season Preview

Last season: 46-36, 2nd, Southeast Division (5th, Eastern Conference), Lost 4-2 to ATL in Semifinals Notable Acquisitions: G/F Kelly Oubre (Kansas, 15th overall via trade w/ATL), G/F Jared Dudley (via trade w/ MIL), G/F Alan Anderson (free agent, BKN), G Gary Neal (free agent, MIN), G Ish Smith (free agent, PHI) Draft Picks: F Aaron White (Iowa, 49th overall) Notable Losses: F Paul Pierce (LAC), G/F Rasual Butler (SAS), G Will … Continue reading “A Lot of Work to Do”: 2015-16 Washington Wizards Season Preview

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2015-16 NBA Season Previews, NBA, Southeast Division

“Hope for the Future”: 2015-16 Orlando Magic Season Preview

Last season: 25-57, 5th, Southeast Division (13th, Eastern Conference), Missed Playoffs Notable Acquisitions: G CJ Watson (free agent, IND), F/C Jason Smith (free agent, NYK), G Shabazz Napier (via trade w/ MIA), F Melvin Ejim (free agent) Draft Picks: G/F Mario Hezonja (Croatia, 5th overall), G Tyler Harvey (Eastern Washington, 51st overall) Notable Losses: F Maurice Harkless (POR), F/C Kyle O’Quinn (NYK), G Ben Gordon (GSW), G Luke Ridnour (exiled) #DogTags: … Continue reading “Hope for the Future”: 2015-16 Orlando Magic Season Preview

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