NBA Preseason Predictions

East

1. Boston
2. Orlando
3. Detroit
4. Cleveland
5. Philadelphia
6. Toronto
7. Atlanta
8. Chicago

West

1. New Orleans
2. LA Lakers
3. Houston
4. Utah
5. San Antonio
6. Dallas
7. Phoenix
8. Portland


Finals: New Orleans over Orlando in 6

MVP: LeBron James

Rookie of the Year: Michael Beasley/Greg Oden (tie)

Coach of the Year: Nate McMillen

6th Man of the Year: Ben Gordon

Most Improved Player: LaMarcus Aldridge

Comeback Player of the Year: Jermaine O’Neal

All NBA 1st Team: Chris Paul, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Elton Brand, Dwight Howard

All Rookie 1st Team: Derrick Rose, Rudy Fernandez, Michael Beasley, Kevin Love, Greg Oden