NBA: Predicting Every Team’s Win Total For 2016-17

By Michael Saenz | Oct 11, 2016

Oct 6, 2016; San Jose, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) walks onto the court prior to the game against the Sacramento Kings at the SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /

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Mar 6, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) signals to his team as he dribbles in the first quarter against the Phoenix Suns at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /

Memphis Grizzlies

Record Prediction: 49-33

Speaking of a team’s success that will be dictated by its health, the Memphis Grizzlies are a lot like the Utah Jazz in that way. For me, this team’s most important player is Chandler Parsons, the guy they just handed a boatload of cash this summer.

Don’t get me wrong, though. Mike Conley and Marc Gasol are almost equally as important for this team. There’s no question about that. However, the flexibility that Parsons offers on both ends of the floor is really special.

And something that this team hasn’t had in quite some time, if ever.

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