By Mike Kuehn and Evan Baker
The 2018-19 NBA season should be another season full of excitement. We have made our bold predictions for this year in the points below.
- Lebron misses the Finals for the first time in 8 years (Heat 2011-2014) (Cavs 2015-2018)
- Celtics beat the Warriors in 7 games, become NBA champions
- Raptors beat 76ers in 6 in Eastern Conference playoffs
- Kawhi stays in Toronto after Eastern Conference Finals appearance
- Nuggets become 4 seed in the West, home court advantage in first round of playoffs
- Minnesota makes playoffs with Jimmy Butler, misses playoffs without him
- Giannis Antetokounmpo, Lebron James and Stephen Curry lead race for MVP
- Joel Embiid wins DOY
- Markelle Fultz has a breakout year for the 76ers
- Kristaps Porzingis makes Eastern Conference All-Star starting Lineup
- Heat earn the third seed in the Eastern Conference behind Celtics and 76ers
- Spurs miss playoffs for first time in 21 seasons
- Lauri Markkanen makes Eastern Conference All-Star team
- Kevin Knox wins ROY award for the Knicks
- Lakers make Western Conference Finals, lose to Warriors in 6
- Pacers make a top 4 seed in the Eastern Conference
- Kevin Love returns to double-double form in Cleveland
- Donovan Mitchell hits the sophomore slump, has down year
- Paul George leads Thunder in points
- Brandon Ingram wins Most Improved Player
- Healthy Warriors win 65+ regular season games
- Pistons make the Eastern Conference Playoffs
- Lou Williams wins back to back Sixth Man of the year awards
- Clint Capela makes Western Conference All-Star team
- Healthy Lakers win 55+ regular season games
