Predict the West 2019-20

[SharpesTriumph]

Yes its way too early and this will change in the next few weeks... but based on what we know now here are my rankings;

1 Jazz - Very good team all around last year, huge upgrade from Rubio to Conley
2 Nuggets - Deep young team which will lead to regular season success
3 Blazers - DameCJ at peak, but Nurk injury, poor forwards, depth are concerns
4 Clippers - Free Agency will push this team up or down more than others
5 Thunder - Paul George can only do so much on his own, Westbrook is becoming Carmelo
6 Spurs - No elite talent, great coach and execution
7 Lakers - Best NBA duo? If the front office could get lots of effective role players with little cap room... this is the team that key FA signing was Rondo so not very likely
8 Rockets - Capped out / CP3 has lost a step

9 Kings - Fun run and gun team that could push for a playoff spot
10 Pelicans - Finally have assets to build around a star, unfortunately had to trade one to get them
11 Warriors - Curry and Draymond can't carry a depleted roster through 82 games
12 Timberwolves - Need a second key starter beyond Towns.
13 Mavs - Awesome twin towers but a few years away
14 Suns - Rebuilding but with puzzling trades
15 Grizzlies - Rebuilding

Edit; please also provide explanation of why you think any teams will perform far differently than conventional thinking.

 

[THE HCP]

October 14, 2019 called......they want their thread back.

 

[oldmangrouch]

As things stand right now, we are back to where we were a few years ago. A play-off back-court, a lotto front line (until Nurk recovers), and a lack of depth.

Olshey is going to have to pull some impressive rabbits out of his hat.

 

[Hoopguru]

As things stand right now, we are back to where we were a few years ago. A play-off back-court, a lotto front line (until Nurk recovers), and a lack of depth.

Olshey is going to have to pull some impressive rabbits out of his hat.

OMG (not Oh my God) not sure I agree, I think we will benefit from the recent playoff experience and the maturation of a couple players. I actually think when its all said and done our bench will be as good or even better. This team has incrementally improved each of the last 4 years and I'm expecting the same next. I do respect your opinion however and you could be right and maybe even miss the offs?

 

[THE HCP]

Too soon for predictions. Shit we even made a trade since you started it.

 

[PCmor7]

Too soon for predictions.

Yeah. This is taking attention from my 2020 draft thread.

 

[KingSpeed]

Yes its way too early and this will change in the next few weeks... but based on what we know now here are my rankings;

1 Jazz - Very good team all around last year, huge upgrade from Rubio to Conley
2 Nuggets - Deep young team which will lead to regular season success
3 Blazers - DameCJ at peak, but Nurk injury, poor forwards, depth are concerns
4 Clippers - Free Agency will push this team up or down more than others
5 Thunder - Paul George can only do so much on his own, Westbrook is becoming Carmelo
6 Spurs - No elite talent, great coach and execution
7 Lakers - Best NBA duo? If the front office could get lots of effective role players with little cap room... this is the team that key FA signing was Rondo so not very likely
8 Rockets - Capped out / CP3 has lost a step

9 Kings - Fun run and gun team that could push for a playoff spot
10 Pelicans - Finally have assets to build around a star, unfortunately had to trade one to get them
11 Warriors - Curry and Draymond can't carry a depleted roster through 82 games
12 Timberwolves - Need a second key starter beyond Towns.
13 Mavs - Awesome twin towers but a few years away
14 Suns - Rebuilding but with puzzling trades
15 Grizzlies - Rebuilding

Dallas will be playoff team if KP is healthy. Esp if they get Al Horford. On that note, Celtics are gonna be baaaad next year.

 

[riverman]

October 14, 2019 called......they want their thread back.

It was the wrong color anyway..you were thinkin' purple and piss?

 

[LayneStaley]

It’s obviously gonna go...

DEN
PDX
LAL
UTAH
HOU
LAC
GS
SAS

And then the 7 will sweep the 2 and we will all freak out.

 

[Chris Craig]

It's still way early...more trades coming. Teams will look a bit different once the season starts

As of now...

1. Blazers
2. Denver
3. Lakers
4. Jazz
5. Warriors
6. Mavericks
7. Clippers
8. Rockets
9. Thunder
10. Spurs
11. Pelicans
12. Kings
13. Twolves
14. Suns
15. Grizzlies

 

[Labinot41]

Dallas will be playoff team if KP is healthy. Esp if they get Al Horford. On that note, Celtics are gonna be baaaad next year.

They traded IT4 after his sister died and he still played for them. They deserve all bad

 

[Labinot41]

They traded IT4 after his sister died and he still played for them. They deserve all bad

Fuck Danny Ainge btw

 

[BonesJones]

It's still way early...more trades coming. Teams will look a bit different once the season starts

As of now...

1. Blazers
2. Denver
3. Lakers
4. Jazz
5. Warriors
6. Mavericks
7. Clippers
8. Rockets
9. Thunder
10. Spurs
11. Pelicans
12. Kings
13. Twolves
14. Suns
15. Grizzlies

Did you randomize or...?

 

[BonesJones]

Rockets
Lakers
Nuggets
Jazz
Blazers
Warriors
Thunder
Spurs
Clippers
Kings
Pelicans
Mavericks
Timberwolves
Grizzlies
Suns

 

[Mediocre Man]

Lakers
Nuggets
Jazz
Clippers
Warriors
Thunder
Blazers
Rockets
Spurs
Kings
Mavericks
Timberwolves
Suns
Grizzlies
Pelicans

 

[dviss1]

1. Nuggets
2. Blazers
3. Rockets
4. Lakers
5. Jazz
6. Thunder
7. Clippers
8. Warriors
9. Mavericks
10. Spurs
11. Timberwolves
12. Kings
13. Pelicans
14. Grizzlies
15. Suns

 

[GhostOfPGA]

1. Nuggets
2. Rockets
3. Blazers
4. Jazz
5. Lakers
6. Clippers
7. Thunder
8. Spurs

9. Warriors
10. Mavs
11. Kings
12. Pelicans
13. Timberwolves
14. Grizzlies
15. Suns

 

[ABM]

Utah kinda skeers me.

 

[GhostOfPGA]

Utah kinda skeers me.

Depends on what they bring on to help their bench, it’s pretty lackluster rn.

 

[hoopsjock]

How do you predict teams that haven't even signed free agents yet?

 

[SlyPokerDog]

1. Blazers
2. I
3. Don't
4. Give
5. A
6. Fuck
7. About
8. These
9. Other
10. Loser
11. Teams.
12. Oops
13. Ran
14. Out of
15. Words.

 

[ABM]

Dallas will be playoff team if KP is healthy. Esp if they get Al Horford. On that note, Celtics are gonna be baaaad next year.

KP was just offered a max deal by Big D.

 

[Titan]

1. Nuggets
2. Blazers
3. Jazz
4. Rockets
5. Lakers
6. Warriors
   
7. Thunder
8. Clippers
9. Spurs
10. Mavericks
    
11. Kings
12. Pelicans
13. Timberwolves
    
14. Grizzlies
15. Suns

NW Division is gonna be a bloodbath next season.

 

[SharpesTriumph]

Besides just a simple list, I suggest posters;

Elaborate why you think any teams will perform far differently than conventional thinking?

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