NBA: Five Bold Predictions for the 2016-17 NBA Season

May 26, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) dribbles the ball around Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) during the third quarter in game five of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
May 26, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) dribbles the ball around Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) during the third quarter in game five of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 28, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) reacts against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half in game six of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) reacts against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half in game six of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

The 2016-17 NBA season is right around the corner which means it’s time for some bold predictions

The 2016 NBA offseason is practically in the books.

We made it through the NBA Draft, Free Agency and are beginning the long trek that is known as the dog days of August. Once we get past this month, excitement will begin to grow as NBA Training Camps will open at the beginning of October.

Every team is undefeated and is full of hope – that’s arguably the best part of the offseason.

As we draw closer and closer to the 2016-17 NBA season, we bring you a five-pack of bold predictions for the upcoming campaign.

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