What could happen in 2024-2025 NBA Season?


The 2024-2025 NBA season has arrived. It was a long 4 months since the conclusion of the NBA finals. Several teams made impactful free agent signings and trades during the Summer offseason. It is time to predict the Eastern and Western Conference standings. Begining in the East, it is best believed that the Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, Milwaukee Bucks will finish as the top 4 teams. The superstars of Jayson Tatum, Jalen Brunson, Joell Embiid and Giannis Antetokounmpo will dominate the league. Mid tier teams including the Indiana Pacers, Orlando Magic, Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat should also play well enough to make the playoffs. As for the West, the top of the conference should be led by the Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets, Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves. Each team has their own MVP canidate including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic and Anthony Edwards. There will be many playoff worthy teams battling in a deep conference including the Phoenix Suns, Sacramento Kings, New Orleans Pelicans and Memphis Grizzlies. 2025 could also be a year where aging superstars may not longer be in their primes. Lebron James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durrant are not getting any younger. All three stars aim to win one last championship before reaching retirement within the next few years. Lastly tanking could reach an all time high during the 2024-25 season. There are many top end talents coming out of the 2025 NBA draft. these top draft pick candidates will include rising prospects Cooper Flag, Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper. NBA fans can expect teams such as the Washington Wizards, Brooklyn Nets, Utah Jazz and Portland Trail Blazers to battle for the number one lottery draft pick. Could there be many surprises during the upcoming season? Will any of the top teams fall short of expectation? The 2024-2025 NBA season begins October 22, when the New York Knicks face the defending World Champion Boston Celtics.

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