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