Raptors NBA Picks
Fresh off one of the best seasons in franchise history, the Toronto Raptors look to build on that momentum, with many of the same faces back, and the division once again ripe for the taking.
Fresh off one of the best seasons in franchise history, the Toronto Raptors look to build on that momentum, with many of the same faces back, and the division once again ripe for the taking.
Is there any team in the NBA that has had a worse last 8 months than the Pacers. They had their terrible slides in the second half of the regular season, looked terrible in the playoffs and to top it all off lost their best player, Paul George.
The Pistons have talent but they are ushering in a new era under Stan Van Gundy as they were not getting the production they want on the court in terms of wins and losses.
Milwaukee was terrible last season with a league low 15 victories. They lost out of the top pick in the draft in the lottery and still do not have a roster that can compete. It is going to be another long year for the Bucks.
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 Utah Jazz are going to be a fun team to watch this season. There’s a nice blend of budding stardom and raw talent, and how this group of youngsters coexists will play a big role in how much success the team can ultimately have.
The Orlando Magic are still recovering from the departure of Dwight Howard, but they’ve done an excellent job of procuring young talent throughout the process. Their 13th-place finish out East last year doesn’t do justice for the talent on this roster, and while a shot at the playoffs is still questionable, we should start to see improvement during the 2014-15 NBA season.
The Sacramento Kings are a classic example of a team that has procured talent without turning that talent into wins. This franchise hasn’t made the playoffs since the 2005-06 season, and while you shouldn’t expect 2014-15 to be the year that breaks the drought, this could be one of the most entertaining seasons we’ve seen from this group in quite some time.
The Charlotte Hornets have seen one of the NBA’s best turnarounds the past two seasons. They’ve gone from being a team stuck in the basement of the league to a squad that is a legitimate playoff hopeful.
The New Orleans Pelicans are an up-and-coming team with an improved roster from the 2013-14 campaign. Players such as Jrue Holiday, Ryan Anderson and Omer Asik will be difference-makers if healthy, but success begins and ends with the health and production of Anthony Davis.
The San Antonio Spurs are coming off a season that not only saw them prove doubters wrong, but win their fifth championship in NBA history — their fifth since 1999. The catch? This team has never won back-to-back titles, which is what it will try to do during the 2014-15 season.
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 Dallas Mavericks surprised some people this past season by making the playoffs after multiple offseasons spent unsuccessfully chasing superstars.
The Golden State Warriors have been a near contender the past handful of years, and the hope in the Bay Area is that this is the season the team finally breaks through.
In the Windy City it all comes down to Derrick Rose. If healthy and the the player he is capable of this team can be as good as any in the East. If not they are just another in a group of unpredictable likely playoff participants.