New York Knicks
Record Prediction: 42-40
The New York Knicks certainly made significant changes this offseason. If nothing else, this is one of the NBA’s most interesting teams on paper. After adding Derrick Rose, Courtney Lee, Joakim Noah and Brandon Jennings, though, the expectations for this team are through the roof.
Whether they reach those expectations or not, though, is an entirely different topic. I’ve seen talking heads throw out Eastern Conference Finals and the Knicks in the same sentence. I don’t see how that can possibly happen, even if this team stays healthy all season long – which, based on this team’s injury history, seems somewhat impossible.
The Knicks will have a fine season. However, if you expect them to make a deep run in the playoffs, if they even get there, you’re going to be sorely disappointed.