Now that Christmas has passed and the New Year is upon us, the 2014-15 NBA season can really begin. Trades and free-agent moves have shaken up the foundation of the Association, and it’s clear that the Western Conference is as dominant as it’s ever been.
One month into the 2014-15 NBA season, we’re starting to get a better idea of who are the pretenders and who are the contenders. There’s still plenty of ball to be played, but the top 10 teams in the league are becoming more clear at this point in the process.
Note: As of 11:55PT on Friday. *Dwayne Wade is OUT tonight*
An early season NBA match up sees the Miami Heat taking on the Atlanta Hawks on Friday November 14th in Philips Arena down in Atlanta, Georgia. Cappers Picks provides free NBA handicapping tips all season long.
Two weeks into the 2014-15 NBA season, there are plenty of surprises — both good and bad. The Cleveland Cavaliers and San Antonio Spurs have underachieved, the Oklahoma City Thunder are dealing with significant injuries and teams like the Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns are top-10 or borderline-top-10 teams.
The start of the NBA season is right around the corner, meaning bettors have little time remaining to get their futures wagers in for the 2014-15 season.
One of the most coveted labels in all of basketball and a fun bet for futures fans is the NBA scoring leader prop. The moniker has come down to a two-horse race over the last few seasons, but with Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant nursing an ailing foot, the door is open for a new contender to emerge.
It is no surprise that the Cavs are the Central Division favourites here, they are the favourites for everything right now. Still the better value is on the Bulls but beyond that there is no way another team could sneak up and grab the division title. Those two should battle for most of the season provide the Bulls stay healthy and whole.
The 2014-15 NBA betting season is approaching with as much hype as any campaign in recent history. Why the hype? Not only are people beyond curious to see how the Cleveland Cavaliers play upon LeBron James’ arrival, but fans and analysts alike are equally as intrigued by how the Miami Heat will survive in a post-LeBron world.
The Memphis Grizzlies have spent the past few seasons attempting to take the next step from perennial playoff participant to legitimate contender. Although it has seemed at times that the step had officially been taken, most still view this franchise as a notch behind the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunders of the world.
The 2014-15 NBA betting season is approaching with as much hype as any campaign in recent history. There have been player shifts all over the league that have contributed to the hype, but one thing that hasn’t changed is that the Southwest division is still one of the most competitive across all divisions in the Association.
The Western Conference is as jam-packed with top-tier talent as it’s ever been, which is why there are so many teams worth looking at when projecting the conference champion.
The 2014-15 NBA season is quickly becoming one of the most anticipated seasons in recent years, and that’s largely because of the offseason moves that took place in the Eastern Conference.
For Starters, LeBron James’ decision to spurn the Miami Heat for the Cleveland Cavaliers has shaken the foundation of the Association. Combine that with the Cavs’ acquisition of Kevin Love, the Bulls’ acquisition of Pau Gasol and the emergence of youth on the Washington Wizards and Toronto Raptors, and you have a conference that is up for grabs after four years of dominance by the Heat.
The 2014 NBA draft class is one of the most hyped to enter the league in recent memory. In fact, some are saying this group could be the best since the 2003 class that produced players such as LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and Carmelo Anthony.
The 2014-15 NBA season is quickly becoming one of the most anticipated seasons in recent years.
The move of LeBron James and Kevin Love to the Cleveland Cavaliers has shifted the overall landscape of the league, and while the Eastern Conference may have two of the top teams in the Cavs and Chicago Bulls, it’s the West that has elite teams scattered all over the conference.
The 2014-15 NBA betting season is approaching with as much hype as any season in recent history. LeBron James’ return to the Cleveland Cavaliers is the major reason why, but from the perspective of the Northwest Division, the bigger news is the departure of Kevin Love. Cappers Picks provides free NBA HOOPS handicapping tips all season long.
The time has come for the final power rankings of the 2013-14 regular season. The playoff picture in each conference is just about set, with just a couple precious spots in the West still to be locked up. We now have a good idea of what to expect once the playoffs roll around.
