NBA: Wrap around 2023-24 season primer for all 30 teams

DENVER, COLORADO - JUNE 12: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets is presented the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award after a 94-89 victory against the Miami Heat in Game Five of the 2023 NBA Finals to win the NBA Championship at Ball Arena on June 12, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, COLORADO - JUNE 12: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets is presented the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award after a 94-89 victory against the Miami Heat in Game Five of the 2023 NBA Finals to win the NBA Championship at Ball Arena on June 12, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
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Giannis Antetokounmpo
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

Eastern Conference Standings Predictions

1. Milwaukee Bucks
2. Boston Celtics
3. Cleveland Cavaliers
4. Philadelphia 76ers
5. New York Knicks
6. Miami Heat
7. Indiana Pacers
8. Toronto Raptors
9. Atlanta Hawks
10. Brooklyn Nets
11. Charlotte Hornets
12. Chicago Bulls
13. Washington Wizards
14. Detroit Pistons
15. Orlando Magic

Western Conference Standings Prediction
1. Denver Nuggets
2. Phoenix Suns
3. Los Angeles Lakers
4. Memphis Grizzlies
5. Dallas Mavericks
6. Sacramento Kings
7. New Orleans Pelicans
8. Minnesota Timberwolves
9. Golden State Warriors
10. LA Clippers
11. Oklahoma City Thunder
12. Houston Rockets
13. Utah Jazz
14. Portland Trail Blazers
15. San Antonio Spurs

Playoff Predictions

Eastern Conference Finals

Bucks vs. Celtics – Bucks in 7

Western Conference Finals

Nuggets vs. Mavericks – Mavericks in 6

NBA Finals

Bucks vs. Mavericks – Bucks in 7

The addition of Damian Lillard just proves to be too much for the rest of the league. His shot making ability and late game heroics are two things the Bucks were desperately missing. Giannis Antetokounmpo  won’t have to carry the entire load and teams won’t be able to solely focus on him.

Their depth outside of Dame and Giannis is loaded and possibly the best supporting cast in the league. The Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks should give them two great series and a lot of different looks, but they will come out on top.

NBA Finals MVP: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks

Regular season MVP: Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics

Rookie of the Year: Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs