Cleveland Cavaliers
Record Prediction: 55-27
The defending NBA champions. I mean, what else can I say – oh, other than SIGN J.R. SMITH.
The Cleveland Cavaliers will be fine regardless, LeBron James kind of allows that to happen when he’s on your team. Though, this team will not be able to compete with the likes of the Golden State Warriors if there’s no Smith on the roster.
On the other hand, this is going to be one of LeBron’s most interesting seasons to follow. There’s literally no pressure on him to win a championship. All he can do from here on out, is elevate his status in history – and in Cleveland.
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The Cavs are going to win a lot of games in the regular season again. Probably on their way to a third straight matchup against the Warriors in the NBA Finals.