NBA Basketball Trade Rumors - Predictions for Coming Year

Oh well, since I haven't written anything yet, i thought i'd start an article hopefully attracting more members to join.

Anywayz, PREDICTIONS FOR THE COMING SEASON.

Atlanta Hawks:
Still don't understand the trade, Glenn "Big Dog" Robinson for Brandon, Holcomb and a Draft pick?
I thought they had a good team last year but for some reason nothing seemed to click. However with Terry at point, hopefully a healthy Ratliff at center and solid Shareef at PF, maybe they can finish outside the playoffs again. Although if Brandon is healthy again that a pretty sweet back court.

Boston Celts: Same team really, isolation game between Pierce and Walker but with Jumaine Jones potential third scorer. Into the playoffs again but likely same results as last year.

Charlotte BobCats??: Someone will have to explain to me why they let the team go to New Orleans (i thought because of money problems) and then they start a new team all a sudden? Not sure if the fans want to stick around to watch a team develop for a few years before seeing some results

Chicago Bulls: God bless Jay Williams, hopefully he'll be back to run the floor. I expect big things from the two hyped highschoolers and with Pippen back maybe he can open up the floor and control the tempo a little better. Still finish out of the playoffs though, although Pippen good he's not a floor leader.

Cleveland Cavs: Personally I don't like this team at all. They traded away Andre Miller basically just to get the chance to draft Lebron James. Not a fan of Lebron either, personally i hope the Cavs get screwed over but James will probably become a star and leave Cleveland. No Playoffs.

Dallas Mavs: Although they games are exciting to watch, buying your roster puts a damper on their credibility. Great team will always be a contender but deep down i hope they will lose, unless they play the Lakers then i hope they win.

Denver Nuggets: Nice upgrade for this team, sign a solid PG in Miller, strong pick in Anthony and with a healthy Camby and Hilaro the teams looking pretty good. Still no playoffs though but tack on some more wins.

Detroit Pistons: Never understood why Billups was not resigned by the Timberwolves, when Brandon was down he ALWAYS stepped up, oh well, the Pistons with a steal on that one. Can't wait to see Wallace and Milicic play together. Always like teams that are able to develop core players from journeyman. Elden Campbell steps in as well, i think it'd be another close battle for the top in the East with NewJersey.

Golden State: Antawn Jamison kicks ass, solid Elton Brand like player. I always felt they had a awesome front court and a good team on paper but they never seem to deliever and i don't expect anything different this year.

Houston Rockets: Yao Ming's THE MAN. With a coaching change, Van gundy will likely run plays through Yao more often like he did with the Knicks and Ewing. However with a Scoring PG in Francis and a shoot first, pass second Cutino Mobley, I doubt there'd be that much more success unless they trade for a true PG and rid themselves of Mobley. Griffin's a good player but like Rice if they don't get the ball they're not going to be effective. Playoffs, likely 8th.

Indiana Pacers: By Far my most hated Team. All because of Reggie Miller. However they were able to convince O'neal to stay, i was almost certain he'd go to San Antonio. However losing Brad Miller and gaining only Ferry and Pollard seems to be a downgrade but for some reasons Indiana likes the shooters and with Ferry's accuracy and Pollards hustle they'll improve that aspect at least.
Predictions: hard to say, on paper i think they're rather average but somehow they managed to be a force last year, so playoffs 6 or 7th.

LA Clippers: Some of the most talented young players in the league, but all have egos and all want the big money. They're lucky that Brand is a loyal player and were able to resign him. If they sign Odom back there's an outside chance they'd make the playoffs but Brand being a solid 20/10 guy is not a leader and Odom has yet to prove he has the ability to lead them. Predictions: still no playoffs.

LA Lakers: No Comment. RE: NHL Colorado

Memphis Griz: Too many scorers and a lack of a consistent PG in Jason Williams, if they kept Bibby they could be smelling playoffs pretty soon. No real movements but i definitely liked the trade for Miller last year.

Miama Heat: Same time basically, since they didn't have Mourning last year anyway. Too bad the Knicks and Heat Rivalry used to be the best matchup in the playoffs. No playoffs, made a valiant effort in trying to bring Payton but no dice for a losing team they hasn't had a outstanding prospect, although there is upside to Dwyane Wade.

Milwaukee Bucks: No Payton, no chance, time to rebuild.

Minnesota TimberWolves: Olowokandi and Sprewell !!!!!! and all they gave up was Marc Jackson and Brandon!!! Oops sorry Olowokandi is from FA. But even with this upgrade they may still be looking at 3rd behind LA lakers and Dallas. KG's the man and i hope to see him get farther in the playoffs with Hudson getting more experience and Cassel adding ball handling skills as well as scoring ability. GO WOLVES!!!!

New Jersey Nets: adding Mourning along with Mutombo increases their front court size but it contradicts the Nets run and gun style. Unless Mourning can regain his former glory and pose a scoring threat i expect the Nets to encounter the same problem of going small and suffer in the middle or going big and slow the pace. If they wanna win the Championship they have to integrate the big men in their lineup all year round and not just when they face Western conference teams.

New Orleans Hornets: Losing Campbell hurts their depth but essentially the same team, not expecting better result nor improvment in the players.

NewYork Knicks: Still guard heavy, if McDyess is healthy they'd be a joy to watch. With Van Horn they're slightly bigger in the front court, but has yet to prove why he was a second overall pick. Possible 8th if Van Horn can prove he belongs.

Orlando MAgic: Lue for Armstrong, still a speedy PG but obviously the Magic want to slow the pace down with the upgrade in the front with JUwan Howard and Gooden still developing. With McGrady the team will still be a force in the East. 3rd to 5th

Philly 76ers: Losing a center in Todd MacCulloch, Marc Jackson may have a chance to show his ability he briefly showed in Golden State. With the "Big Dog" Glenn Robinson, Iverson has finally got a solid second scorer. Will make the playoffs once again but eliminated first maybe second round.

Phoenix Suns: They're not sneaking into the playoffs this year. Good team, fun to watch, Penny the MAn or at least he was but #2 in the East but too weak for the West.

Portland Blazers: Waste of Stoudamire talent, great job by Maurice Cheeks, a sleeper team but you never know when they'll wake up or just commit a crime.

Sacramento Kings: Addition of Brad Miller keeps them a contender even after Divac retires. Great team but unless Webber attacks the basketball rather then taking his 17 footer, the Kings aren't gonna make it. With the rest of the West upgrading significantly they'd likely missed their oppurtunity to win a championship.

San Antonio Spurs: How the Spurs managed to win is beyond me. All the role players stepped up, Duncan dominating as usual and Parker playing like an all-star. Steve Smith is on the bench for god sakes. For whatever reason i wouldn't be surprized if they won again. Predictions : 4th or 5th but still getting far in the playoffs.

Seattle Sonics: Same team, Ray Allen needs other scoring threats for him to be effective. no playoffs

Toronto Raptors: High hopes for the newly acquired FA and draft picks. Although Bosh looks promising unless Carter attacks the net the Raptors will again not make the playoffs!!! Even in the EAST!!!! No money for FA and can't get rid of the big contracts of Davis and the 7 million/year??? for Jerome Williams????? what the hell is that!!! Carter is the franchise, so stop *****ing and show everyone that you actually want to win. GodDamn

Utah Jazz: end of an Era, time to Rebuild

Washington Wiz: No playoffs, but i'm quite interested in seeing how good the Kwame Brown can be.

Final Predictions:
Ego clash in LA
Lebron's sweaty towel goes for $400 on EBay
Terrell Brandon is finally healthy but loss all his skill
Carter gets injured again. Raptors fan base declines
Miami trades draft picks for players past their prime. Riley quits
Yao Ming showing more dominace in the center
Dallas again picking up overpriced players but still can't win a championship
Divac gets injured, Kings lose in the playoffs
Timberwolves win the Championship!!!!!