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Player Retirements & Draft Lottery
Player Retirements

Ray Allen, Boston Celtics, Hall of Fame Inductee
Michael Redd, Milwaukee Bucks
Jeff Foster, Orlando Magic
NBA Draft Lottery
Lottery odds

Lottery results

Celtics capitalise on best odds, but who do they take?

For only the second time in Franchise history, the Boston Celtics will have the #1 pick in the NBA Draft. However, after three consectutive years of consensus #1 picks, the Celtics find themselves spoilt for choice across the board. With Indiana teammates Victor Oladipo & Cody Zeller, Georgetown's Otto Porter, or UNLV's Anthony Bennett all likely to be the top choice this year, the Celtics have a plethora of top talent to build around.
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Fri Apr 30, 2021 9:33 am
Player/Team Options & Amnesties
Philadelphia 76ers
Avery Bradley (T) - Accepted
Al Farouq Aminu (T) - Accepted
Bismack Biymobo (2YRT) - Accepted
Trevor Ariza (P) - Accepted
Charlotte Bobcats
Craig Brackins (T) – Declined
Milwaukee Bucks
Darius Morris (T) - Accepted
Chicago Bulls
Derrick Favors (T) – Accepted
Tyler Honeycutt (T) – Declined
Cleveland Cavaliers
JaJuan Johnson (2YRT) – Accepted
Jonas Valanciunas (2YRT) - Accepted
Jordan Hamilton (2YRT) - Accepted
Linas Kleiza (P) - Declined
Boston Celtics
Chandler Parsons (T) - Accepted
Jordan Crawford (T) - Accepted
Reggie Jackson (2YRT) - Accepted
Malcolm Lee (T) - Accepted
Los Angeles Clippers
Monta Ellis (P) – Accepted
Memphis Grizzlies
Kawhi Leonard (2YRT) – Accepted
Eric Bledsoe (T) – Accepted
Zach Randolph (P) – Declined
Atlanta Hawks
Kenneth Faried (2YRT) – Accepted
Miami Heat
Kyrie Irving (2YRT) - Accepted
Wilson Chandler (T) - Accepted
New Orleans Hornets
Tobias Harris (2YRT) - Accepted
Klay Thompson (2YRT) - Accepted
Dominique Jones (T) - Declined
Gustavo Ayon (T) - Declined
Jordan Williams (T) - Declined
Utah Jazz
Luke Babbitt (T) - Declined
Sacramento Kings
Greg Monroe (T) - Accepted
Brandon Knight (2YRT) - Accepted
Trevor Booker (T) - Accepted
Francisco Garcia (T) - Declined
New York Knicks
DeMarcus Cousins (T) - Accepted
Joey Graham (T) - Declined
Andrew Goudelock (T) - Accepted
Los Angeles Lakers
Isaiah Thomas (T) - Accepted
Metta World Peace (P) - Accepted
Orlando Magic
Iman Shumpert (T) - Accepted
Gordon Hayward (T) - Accepted
Dallas Mavericks
Larry Sanders (T) - Accepted
MarShon Brooks(2YRT) - Accepted
Brooklyn Nets
DeAndre Liggins (T) - Declined
Donatas Motiejunas (T) - Accepted
Denver Nuggets
Patrick Patterson (T) - Accepted
Mario Chalmers (T) - Accepted
Chris Singleton (T) - Accepted
Josh Harrellson (T) - Declined
Indiana Pacers
Nikola Vucevic (T) - Accepted
Xavier Henry (T) - Accepted
Detroit Pistons
Ekpe Udoh (T) - Accepted
Enes Kanter (2YRT) - Accepted
Cory Joseph (T) - Accepted
Ben Gordon (P) - Accepted
Charlie Villanueva (P) - Declined
Toronto Raptors
Tristan Thompson (2YRT) - Accepted
Trey Thompkins (T) - Accepted
Quincy Pondexter (T) - Accepted
Houston Rockets
Markieff Morris (T) - Accepted
Andre Iguodala (P) - Accepted
San Antonio Spurs
Nolan Smith (2YRT) - Accepted
Daniel Orton (T) - Accepted
Vernon Macklin (T) - Declined
Richard Jefferson (P) - Accepted
Phoenix Suns
John Wall (T) - Accepted
Jimmer Fredette (2YRT) - Accepted
Jon Leuer (T) - Accepted
Oklahoma City Thunder
Ed Davis (T) - Accepted
Norris Cole (T) - Accepted
Lavoy Allen (T) - Accepted
Minnesota Timberwolves
Ricky Rubio (2YRT) - Accepted
Derrick Williams (2YRT) - Accepted
James Anderson (T) - Accepted
Hedo Turkoglu (P) - Accepted
Portland Trail Blazers
Marcus Morris (2YRT) - Accepted
Damion James (T) - Accepted
Samuel Dalembert (T) - Accepted
Travis Leslie (T) - Declined
Thaddeus Young (P) - Accepted
Patrick Mills (P) - Declined
Golden State Warriors
Alec Burks (T) - Accepted
Alonzo Gee (T) - Declined
Elliot Williams (T) - Accepted
Jeremy Tyler (T) - Declined
Cole Aldrich (T) - Declined
Washington Wizards
Evan Turner (T) - Accepted
Kevin Seraphin (T) - Accepted
Wesley Johnson (T) - Accepted
Jan Vesely (2YRT) - Accepted
Marvin Williams (P) - Accepted
ZBo walks out of Grizzlies

After a terrific season from the Grizzlies, Zach Randolph still wants more, declining his $13m+ Player option on the search for greener pastures.
Fri Apr 30, 2021 1:43 pm
A significant loss for the Grizzlies, though at least they've still got a budding star in Kawhi Leonard.
Sun May 02, 2021 8:25 am
Player Re-Signings
Philadelphia 76ers
Re-signed Robin Lopez 3yr/10.04m
Charlotte Bobcats
Re-signed D.J. Augustin 3yr/19.66m
Re-signed Richard Hamilton 1yr/1.22m
Milwaukee Bucks
Re-signed Luc Richard Mbah a Moute 4yr/6.89m
Re-signed Jason Thompson 3yr/14.86m
Re-signed Omri Casspi 4yr/6.08m
Re-signed Michael Redd 2yr/2.17m
Chicago Bulls
Re-signed Marreese Speights 3yr/13.95m
Memphis Grizzlies
Re-signed Chuck Hayes 2yr/3.56m
Miami Heat
Re-signed Toney Douglas 3yr/14.45m
Re-signed Jermaine O’Neal 1yr/1.64m
Re-signed Al Harrington 1yr/1.21m
Re-signed Daequan Cook 4yr/6.23m
Re-signed Travis Outlaw 2yr/2.78m
New Orleans Hornets
Re-signed Darren Collison 4yr/36.02m
Utah Jazz
Re-signed Deron Williams 4yr/68.92m
Re-signed Paul Millsap 3yr/40.85m
Re-signed Kosta Koufos 2yr/2.94m
Sacramento Kings
Re-signed Brandon Jennings 3yr/44.74m
Re-signed Donte Greene 4yr/5.47m
New York Knicks
Re-signed Tim Duncan 1yr/5.33m
Re-signed Joey Graham 1yr/1.47m
Los Angeles Lakers
Re-signed Andrew Bynum 4yr/72.68m
Orlando Magic
Re-signed Brandon Bass 4yr/11.87m
Re-signed Jameer Nelson 2yr/5.50m
Dallas Mavericks
Re-signed Jason Terry 1yr/1.99m
Re-signed Beno Udrih 5yr/7.64m
Re-signed Josh Howard 2yr/1.34m
Denver Nuggets
Re-signed Earl Clark 3yr/6.54m
Indiana Pacers
Re-signed Ty Lawson 4yr/57.86m
Re-signed Mike Dunleavy 2yr/1.39m
Detroit Pistons
Re-signed Luke Ridnour 1yr/1.34m
Re-signed Austin Daye 4yr/7.04m
Toronto Raptors
Re-signed Mo Williams 4yr/23.77m
Houston Rockets
Re-signed Chase Budinger 4yr/13.66m
San Antonio Spurs
Re-signed Chris Paul 3yr/57.75m
Re-signed Manu Ginobili 1yr/5.93m
Phoenix Suns
Re-signed Brandon Rush 3yr/10.56m
Re-signed Jason Richardson 1yr/1.59m
Oklahoma City Thunder
Re-signed James Harden 3yr/46.15m
Re-signed Devin Ebanks 2yr/2.80m
Minnesota Timberwolves
Re-signed Nikola Pekovic 3yr/30.61m
Portland Trail Blazers
Re-signed Jeff Pendergraph 3yr/3.28m
Golden State Warriors
Re-signed Anthony Randolph 3yr/23.69m
Re-signed Cole Aldrich 3yr/6.13m
Re-signed Derrick Caracter 3yr/3.48m
Washington Wizards
Re-signed James Johnson 3yr/5.07m
Harden to return to Thunder on 3-year deal

The Oklahoma City Thunder dynasty doesn't seem to be going anywhere soon, with James Harden returning to join MVP's Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook for at least another 3 years. Harden turned down offers from countless franchises to be the #1 option, however looks to be locked in with his superstar teammates in creating the most terrifying trio in NBA history.
Sun May 02, 2021 10:52 pm
Roy placing his trust in the Bulls' medical staff? Oh man, this isn't going to end well!
Tue May 04, 2021 6:04 pm
Team Depth Charts
Philadelphia 76ers
PG: Jrue Holiday/Baron Davis
SG: Avery Bradley/Marcus Thornton/Orlando Johnson/Willie Green/Will Barton
SF: Trevor Ariza/Al-Farouq Aminu/Reggie Bullock
PF: Thomas Robinson
C: Anderson Varejao/Robin Lopez/Bismack Biyombo
Charlotte Bobcats
PG: Gilbert Arenas/Jeremy Lin/D.J. Augustin
SG: Jarrett Jack/Richard Hamilton/Allen Crabbe
SF: Andrei Kirilenko/Gerald Wallace/Mike Miller
PF: Zach Randolph/Cody Zeller/Arnett Moultrie
C: Tyson Chandler/Boris Diaw
Milwaukee Bucks
PG: Kemba Walker/Will Bynum/Darius Morris
SG: Paul George/Ben McLemore/Josh Selby
SF: Luc Richard Mbah a Moute/Omri Casspi
PF: Jared Sullinger/Amir Johnson
C: Andrew Bogut/Jason Thompson
Chicago Bulls
PG: Derrick Rose/Jose Calderon/Sherron Collins
SG: Brandon Roy/Raja Bell/Archie Goodwin
SF: Luol Deng/Derrick Brown
PF: Derrick Favors/Marreese Speights
C: Joakim Noah/Meyers Leonard
Cleveland Cavaliers
PG: Aaron Brooks/Isaiah Canaan/Tyshawn Taylor
SG: J.R. Smith/Kentavious Caldwell-Pope/Austin Rivers/Daniel Gibson/Jamaal Franklin
SF: Nicolas Batum/Justin Hamilton
PF: J.J. Hickson/JaJuan Johnson
C: Nene/Jonas Valanciunas
Boston Celtics
PG: Rajon Rondo/Reggie Jackson/E'Twaun Moore/Nemanja Nedovic
SG: Victor Oladipo/Jordan Crawford/Malcolm Lee
SF: Chandler Parsons/Dahntay Jones/James Ennis
PF: Kevin Garnett/Andrew Nicholson/Tyrus Thomas
C: Kendrick Perkins/Ognjen Kuzmic
Los Angeles Clippers
PG: Chauncey Billups/Dennis Schroder
SG: Monta Ellis/Danny Green/Terrel Harris
SF: Carmelo Anthony/Royce White
PF: Blake Griffin/Kenyon Martin/Erik Murphy
C: Chris Kaman/Justin Hamilton/Ryan Hollins
Memphis Grizzlies
PG: Mike Conley/Eric Bledsoe/Peyton Siva
SG: O.J. Mayo/Terrence Ross/Tim Hardaway Jr.
SF: Rudy Gay/Kawhi Leonard/Renaldo Balkman
PF: Darrell Arthur/Quincy Acy
C: Marc Gasol/Chuck Hayes
Atlanta Hawks
PG: Jeff Teague/Shane Larkin/Jordan Farmar/Ray McCallum
SG: Joe Johnson/Jamal Crawford/DeShawn Stevenson
SF: Josh Smith/Terrence Jones
PF: Kenneth Faried/Chris Wilcox/Mike Muscala
C: Al Horford/Jerome Jordan/Kyle O'Quinn
Miami Heat
PG: Kyrie Irving/Toney Douglas
SG: Dwyane Wade/Wesley Matthews/Daequan Cook
SF: Wilson Chandler/Landry Fields/Travis Outlaw
PF: Elton Brand/Al Harrington
C: Jermaine O'Neal/Timofey Mozgov
Utah Jazz
PG: Deron Williams/Leandro Barbosa/Eric Maynor
SG: Jimmy Butler/Ronnie Brewer
SF: Corey Maggette/Jae Crowder
PF: Paul Millsap/Taj Gibson
C: Anthony Davis/Kosta Koufos/Rudy Gobert
Sacramento Kings
PG: Brandon Jennings/Brandon Knight
SG: Tyreke Evans/Kevin Martin
SF: Paul Pierce/Donte Greene
PF: Glen Davis/Trevor Booker/Furkan Aldemir
C: Greg Monroe/Gorgui Dieng/Fab Melo
New York Knicks
PG: Tony Parker/Charles Jenkins/Andrew Goudelock
SG: J.J. Redick/Jared Cunningham
SF: LeBron James/Joey Graham/Giannis Antetokounmpo
PF: Tim Duncan/Jordan Hill/Perry Jones
C: DeMarcus Cousins
Los Angeles Lakers
PG: Isaiah Thomas/Grevis Vasquez
SG: Kobe Bryant/Vince Carter
SF: Metta World Peace/Jeff Taylor/Andre Roberson
PF: Pau Gasol/Lamar Odom/Channing Frye
C: Andrew Bynum/Robert Sacre
Orlando Magic
PG: Jameer Nelson/Armon Johnson/Pierre Jackson
SG: Iman Shumpert/Lance Stephenson/John Jenkins
SF: Gordon Hayward/Jared Dudley/Kris Joseph
PF: Marcin Gortat/Brandon Bass/Ryan Anderson
C: Brook Lopez/Kelly Olynyk
Dallas Mavericks
PG: Raymond Felton/Kirk Hinrich/Rodrigue Beabois
SG: Jason Terry/Rodrigue Beaubois/MarShon Brooks/Carrick Felix
SF: Shawn Marion/Otto Porter Jr./Josh Howard/Tornike Shengeila
PF: Dirk Nowitzki
C: Larry Sanders/Spencer Hawes/Miles Plumlee
New Jersey Nets
PG: Devin Harris/Patrick Mills
SG: Dion Waiters/Courtney Lee
SF: Chris Douglas-Roberts/Solomon Hill/Quincy Miller
PF: Carlos Boozer/Ersan Ilyasova/Yi Jianlian/Donatas Motiejunas
C: Dwight Howard/Joffrey Lauvergne
Denver Nuggets
PG: Mario Chalmers/Marquis Teague
SG: Arron Afflalo/Shannon Brown
SF: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist/Kostas Papanikolaou/DeMarre Carroll
PF: Patrick Patterson/Earl Clark/Chris Singleton
C: DeAndre Jordan/Steven Adams
Indiana Pacers
PG: Ty Lawson
SG: Louis Williams/Xavier Henry/Evan Fournier
SF: Danny Granger/Mike Dunleavy/Tony Snell
PF: David West/Drew Gooden
C: Roy Hibbert/Nikola Vucevic/Ian Mahinmi
New Orleans Pelicans
PG: Darren Collison/Michael Carter-Williams/Chris Duhon/Raul Neto
SG: Klay Thompson
SF: Tobias Harris/Shane Battier
PF: David Lee/Tyler Hansbrough/Jordan Williams
C: Emeka Okafor/Andre Drummond
Detroit Pistons
PG: Trey Burke/Luke Ridnour/Cory Joseph
SG: Rodney Stuckey/Ben Gordon/Alex Abrines
SF: Harrison Barnes/Tayshaun Prince/Austin Daye
PF: Jason Maxiell/Jonas Jerebko
C: Ekpe Udoh/Enes Kanter
Toronto Raptors
PG: Mo Williams/Kendall Marshall
SG: Demar DeRozan/C.J. McCollum
SF: Caron Butler/Corey Brewer/Quincy Pondexter/Darius Miller
PF: Tristan Thompson/Trey Thompkins/Tony Mitchell
C: Chris Bosh/Andrea Bargnani
Houston Rockets
PG: Kyle Lowry/Shelvin Mack
SG: Tony Allen/Jeremy Lamb/Kim English
SF: Andre Iguodala/Chase Budinger/Sergei Karasev
PF: Luis Scola/Markieff Morris/Rashard Lewis/Ryan Kelly
C: Amare Stoudemire/Omer Asik
San Antonio Spurs
PG: Chris Paul/George Hill/Nolan Smith
SG: Manu Ginobili/Gerald Henderson/Erick Green
SF: Danilo Gallinari/Matt Barnes/Richard Jefferson/Maurice Harkless
PF: Mike Scott
C: DeJuan Blair/Lucas Nogueria/Daniel Orton
Phoenix Suns
PG: John Wall/Jerryd Bayless/Jimmer Fredette
SG: Jason Richardson/Brandon Rush
SF: Dorrell Wright/Josh Childress/Kevin Murphy
PF: Michael Beasley/Jon Leuer/Grant Jerrett
C: Greg Oden/Tyler Zeller/Alex Len
Oklahoma City Thunder
PG: Russell Westbrook/Norris Cole/Shaun Livingston
SG: James Harden/Thabo Sefolosha
SF: Kevin Durant/Devin Ebanks/Robbie Hummel
PF: Jeff Green/Ed Davis/Lavoy Allen
C: Serge Ibaka/Jeff Withey
Minnesota Timberwolves
PG: Goran Dragic/Ricky Rubio
SG: Nate Robinson/Bradley Beal/Alexey Shved/James Anderson
SF: Hedo Turkoglu/Draymond Green
PF: Kevin Love/Antawn Jamison/Derrick Williams
C: Nikola Pekovic/JaVale McGee/Mason Plumlee
Portland Trail Blazers
PG: Damian Lillard
SG: Randy Foye/Ricky Ledo/Shabazz Muhammad
SF: Thaddeus Young/Damion James/Khris Middleton
PF: LaMarcus Aldridge/Carl Landry/Marcus Morris/Jeff Ayres
C: Andray Blatche/Samuel Dalembert
Golden State Warriors
PG: Stephen Curry/C.J. Watson/Nate Wolters
SG: Eric Gordon/Alec Burks/Tony Wroten/Elliot Williams
SF: Stephen Jackson
PF: Anthony Bennett/Anthony Randolph/Derrick Caracter
C: Andris Biedrins/Cole Aldrich
Washington Wizards
PG: Ramon Sessions
SG: Nick Young/Darius Johnson-Odom/Glen Rice Jr./Doron Lamb
SF: Evan Turner/Wesley Johnson/James Johnson/Marvin Williams
PF: Nerlens Noel/John Henson/Jan Vesely
C: Al Jefferson/Kevin Seraphin
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jubba910 on Wed May 05, 2021 8:22 am, edited 1 time in total.
Tue May 04, 2021 11:36 pm
Oh my god... imagine what that Knicks team is going to look like in a couple of years.
Fri May 07, 2021 12:17 pm
2013-14 Season Preview
Who can stop Oklahoma City? The Thunder seem to have a firm grasp already on the Larry O'Brien trophy, with the strongest starting 5 the league has possibly seen since the Chicago Bulls of the 1990's. It was another season of unpredictability, with the Philadelphia 76ers getting only two games away from a championship, when most deemed their title hopes dashed for a decade with the loss of Andre Iguodala. There's a new breed of contender brewing around the league, with lowly Franchises such as the Memphis Grizzlies & Minnesota Timberwolves proving to be true contenders, while perennial contenders like the Boston Celtics & Denver Nuggets are building again from the ground up, and a twilight period truly begins for the well-seasoned squads of the Lakers and Mavericks. Their may be some breathing room between the Thunder and the rest of the league, however if previous seasons have shown, anything is possible.
New Orleans turns over a new leaf as the Pelicans

Fitting with their youthful roster, the New Orleans Hornets are no more, siding with the Pelicans as their new moniker. With exciting talent such as Klay Thompson, Tobias Harris & Andre Drummond alongside David Lee and Darren Collison, it's never been a better time to turn a new leaf and re-brand the team for The Big Easy. With the "Hornets" name now free, it raises another question, could Charlotte be in line to return to their roots?
LeBron enters Player Option year in New York

It's hard to look at LeBron's time in New York as anything but a failure. With zero Conference Finals appearances and only one top four finish, his legacy is begging for a crowning achievement of a Championship. With the gamble on the level-headed championship-tested duo of Tim Duncan & Tony Parker as his running mates alongside DeMarcus Cousins, the talent has to live up to the hype this year, or the Knicks may be in for an even darker future than what plagued them throughout the 2000's. With no doubt every team calling his agent at the end of this season, will he decide to stick around at MSG, or fight for a title somewhere else?
Division Previews
Eastern Conference – Atlantic Division
With a full offseason under their belt, this new-look Knicks squad should be a short-priced favourite to win the division. After the perennial rise of Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook in OKC, LeBron James has to be feeling the heat as the argument for the league's best player seems to be up for debate. Dwight Howard and the Nets seemed to be a step behind when it came time to perform in the playoffs, with sidekicks Carlos Boozer and Devin Harris taking a step back in production, it could be a year of moves as the Barclays Center looks to become a feared place to play. Despite a Finals appearance, the loss of Louis Williams and Taj Gibson severely dampens the Sixers' chances of heading back to the top, though with the continued development of Avery Bradley alongside Jrue Holiday, Philadelphia look to still be one of the best defensive teams in the league. The North lead by Chris Bosh look to be hanging by a thread with their aging stars, but with DeMar DeRozan as a shining sign of the future, the Raptors could reset their lineup and be back in the hunt. The rebuilding project begins under Brad Stevens, with Chandler Parsons and Victor Oladipo seen as the future of the franchise. It could be another missed postseason for the Celtics, but a lower position in the lottery could be seen as a successful season.
Eastern Conference – Central Division

After being robbed of their best chance since the Jordan Bulls era due to an injury to star Derrick Rose, the Windy City is back with a vengeance, including a returning Brandon Roy to boost their winning potential. With the addition of star guard Louis Williams alongside Ty Lawson, the Pacers look set to be a contender again this season, even if they slightly lack behind others in the Conference in the category of star power. The Bucks seemed to be on the verge of a shift heading into last season, but it may have been a bit early. The formidable duo of Paul George and Kemba Walker will have no more excuses this season, as Milwaukee pushes for prominence in the East. J.R. Smith continues to lead the Cavaliers as their shining white hope of a better future, now in their third season removed of LeBron James. A majority of eyes will also rest on Nicolas Batum, seen to be another legitimate star in the making. The Pistons continue to wallow at the bottom of the East, though with another top pick and potential franchise PG in Trey Burke alongside Harrison Barnes & Enes Kanter, the Motor City can only rise up.
Eastern Conference – Southeast Division

The Heat look set to dominate again this season, with Kyrie Irving undoubtably the new #1 option in South Beach alongside hometown hero Dwyane Wade. The Hawks and Bobcats met in the ECSF, though it seems as if they're passing ships in the night. The ever-stable Hawks again look dangerous, though without a convincing start, it may be time to shift pieces to better accomodate the rise of some of their young stars, in particular Kenneth Faried, who looks like a bonafide starter. Major changes were needed, and major changes have been made in Charlotte, with Zach Randolph and Jarrett Jack looking to lead the way for the Bobcats as they look to forget their previous season and build again towards another Finals appearance. Further development of Iman Shumpert and Gordon Hayward are key for the Magic this season, but a Playoff appearance last season could suggest Orlando is recovering post-D12 even faster than originally thought. The year to flip the switch in Washington? Al Jefferson's major contract could prove difficult, but the selection of Nerlens Noel shows the Wizards are looking beyond. Evan Turner failed to impress after a Sixth Man of the Year award in 2011-12, so it may be time to clear house in DC and start fresh.
Western Conference - Pacific Division
The Lakers still look the most threatening in the Pacific, with the Clippers close behind as we look forward to another matchup of Kobe & Pau vs Melo & Griffin. The Kings with a full offseason of Paul Pierce look the most threatening they've looked yet. Another playoff appearance looks certain, but can The Truth lead them to the promised land? Post-Championship Hangover, the Warriors' Splash Brothers of Stephen Curry and Eric Gordon need frontcourt help urgently, and have hitched their wagon to top 5 pick Anthony Bennett. The Suns look to bounce back from John Wall-less season, though regression in Michael Beasley and Greg Oden could prove fatal, with Phoenix possibly looking at another rebuild.
Western Conference – Southwest Division

Is this the year of the Grizzlies? No team looks as busting at the seams with talent than Memphis, with expert picks landing them two stars on the bench in Kawhi Leonard and Eric Bledsoe. The hot seat is on Rudy Gay and his looming $27m salary next year, who could be sent off to a rebuild to allow Leonard in particular to shine. The Rockets' duo of Amare and Iguodala seem to have their third amigo in Kyle Lowry, as H-Town continues their chase to match their 2009-10 championship run. It's a new era in San Antonio, and after grinding to a 8th seed last season, the Spurs need another running mate to be a legitimate contender. Danilo Gallinari looks promising, but after gutting their frontcourt are in dire need of help. The waning days of the Dirk-led Mavericks may be upon us, with a disappointing finish last year compounded with another year of a similar lineup that took them to the WCF only a few seasons ago. Widespread changes from Mike Cuban's offices seem to be on the cards. No longer the Hornets, the new-look Pelicans continue to build hype around Andre Drummond, Tobias Harris & Klay Thompson in the Big Easy, adding another promising talent in Michael Carter-Williams to lead their bench unit.
Western Conference – Northwest Division

The reigning Champions have never had a bigger lock on the top spot in not only their division, but the Conference. But is there enough ball to share amongst Durant, Westbrook and Harden for an entire season? After their return to the Playoffs for the first time in just under a decade last season, the Timberwolves lead by Kevin Love are in the box seat to not only make the playoffs, but be in the upper echelon of the Conference. Utah's trio of Deron Williams, Anthony Davis and Paul Millsap look to have another serious piece on the horizon, with Jimmy Butler overcoming his knee injury from last year to be completely healthy and a weapon on both ends of the floor. With the reigning Rookie of the Year, the Blazers continue to hold a solid position with LaMarcus Aldridge & Damian Lillard, and now have a full offseason with their acquired deadline pieces of Thaddeus Young and Carl Landry to cement their team identity in a packed Western Conference. Unlike the Cavaliers with LeBron James, the Nuggets loss of Carmelo Anthony continues to plague the Nuggets. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist will have his best opportunity to lead the Mile High City and develop an all-round game as Denver is no doubt on their way back to the lottery barring a miracle.
Award Predictions
Most Valuable Player

LeBron James, New York Knicks
There's never been a bigger chip on LeBron's shoulder than now after OKC taking the last two MVP awards, and with a full offseason with his new teammates, this is set to be the most dominant season of his career.
Rookie of the Year

Victor Oladipo, Boston Celtics
Last year was a deviation away from the top pick winning ROY, but with an open floor and the distribution of Rajon Rondo, Victor Oladipo looks to be the man in Beantown.
Defensive Player of the Year

Dwight Howard, Brooklyn Nets
As the anchor of Brooklyn's defense, D12 is hard to pick against to pick up another DPOY.
Most Improved Player

Jimmy Butler, Utah Jazz
Coming off a knee injury that hampered his sophomore year, Jimmy Butler is in the box seat to become a deadly swingman in Utah.
Sixth Man of the Year

Kawhi Leonard, Memphis Grizzlies
If Rudy Gay is set to stay in Memphis, it's a no-brainer that Leonard should take this award home, though with a trade potentially going down, Eric Bledsoe is also strongly in the mix.
Coach of the Year

David Joerger, Memphis Grizzlies
Stepping into the Head Coach position after six years as an assistant, Joerger will be steering the most promising squad in Grizzlies history, and could pull off a truly memorable season in The Bluff City.
Roster Download
If you fancy playing with a team or this season yourself, I've uploaded the roster to the NLSC Downloads page, which you can download here.
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jubba910 on Sun May 09, 2021 11:50 am, edited 1 time in total.
Fri May 07, 2021 12:24 pm
The Project definitely hasn't been kind to LeBron. Maybe he should've taken his talents to South Beach after all.
Sun May 23, 2021 7:46 pm
All Star & Rising Stars Challenge Teams Announced
All Star Game

Rising Stars Challenge
Mon May 24, 2021 1:43 am
Some surprisingly low scores, though I guess the three-point revolution hasn't truly happened yet.
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