NBA 2012-13 Season Predictions

Here are my predictions for the Eastern and Western Conferences for the 2012-13 season.  I’ve also put the wins and losses I expect them to end the regular season with.  Accounting for injuries that have already occurred (i.e. Derrick Rose, Ricky Rubio, etc.) but not allowing for injuries that may occur throughout the season.  Have a look at let us know what you think!

EAST	WEST
1- Miami Heat Wins: 65-70 / Losses: 12-17	1- Oklahoma City Thunder Wins: 65-70 / Losses: 12-17
2- Boston Celtics Wins: 60-65 / Losses: 17-22	2- Los Angeles Lakers Wins: 60-65 / Losses: 17-22
3- Philadelphia 76ers Wins: 60-65 / Losses: 17-22	3- San Antonio Spurs Wins: 60-65 / Losses: 17-22
4- Indiana Pacers Wins: 55-60 / Losses: 22-27	4- Los Angeles Clippers Wins: 55-60 / Losses: 22-27
5- Brooklyn Nets Wins: 50-55 / Losses: 27-32	5- Memphis Grizzlies Wins: 55-60 / Losses: 22-27
6- New York Knicks Wins: 50-55 / Losses: 27-32	6- Denver Nuggets Wins: 50-55 / Losses: 27-32
7- Chicago Bulls Wins: 45-50 / Losses: 32-37	7- Minnesota Timberwolves Wins: 45-50 / Losses: 32-37
8- Atlanta Hawks Wins: 40-45 / Losses: 37-42	8- Golden State Warriors Wins: 45-50 / Losses: 32-37
9- Milwaukee Bucks Wins: 40-45 / Losses: 37-42	9- Utah Jazz Wins: 40-45 / Losses: 37-42
10- Washington Wizards Wins: 40-45 / Losses: 37-42	10- Dallas Mavericks Wins: 40-45 / Losses: 37-42
11- Cleveland Cavaliers Wins: 30-35 / Losses: 47-52	11- New Orleans Hornets Wins: 40-45 / Losses: 37-42
12- Detroit Pistons Wins: 30-35 / Losses: 47-52	12- Phoenix Suns Wins: 30-35 / Losses: 47-52
13- Toronto Raptors Wins: 25-30 / Losses: 52-57	13- Portland Trailblazers Wins: 30-35 / Losses: 47-52
14- Orlando Magic Wins: 25-30 / Losses: 52-57	14- Houston Rockets Wins: 30-35 / Losses: 47-52
15- Charlotte Bobcats Wins: 15-20 / Losses: 62-67	15- Sacramento Kings Wins: 25-30 / Losses: 52-57

July 31st Deals

Signings:

• The Boston Celtics sign C Jason Collins, re-sign G Keyon Dooling
• The Chicago Bulls sign C Nazr Mohammed and G Nate Robinson
• The Dallas Mavericks re-sign G Delonte West
• The Golden State Warriors re-sign G Brandon Rush, sign F Carl Landry
• The Los Angeles Clippers sign F Ronny Turiaf
• The Memphis Grizzlies re-sign C Hamed Haddadi
• The Minnesota Timberwolves sign F Andrei Kirilenko
• The Philadelphia Sixers sign G Royal Ivey
• The Toronto Raptors sign G John Lucas III

Trades:

• The Atlanta Hawks trade G Willie Green to the Los Angeles Clippers for F Sofoklis Schortsanitis
• Three team trade involving the New Orleans Hornets, the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Phoenix Suns:
  • The Hornets receive C Robin Lopez (from Phoenix), F Hakim Warrick (from Phoenix) and cash considerations (from Minnesota)
  • The Timberwolves receive G Jermoe Dyson (from New Orleans), C Brad Miller (from New Orleans) and 3 second-round draft picks (from New Orleans)
  • The Suns receive F Wesley Johnson (from Minnesota) and a first-round draft pick (from Minnesota)

July 11 Trades

Wednesday, July 11 – Trades that have been formally processed:

• The Atlanta Hawks receive G Anthony Morrow, G Jordan Farmar, F Jordan Williams, F DeShawn Stevenson, F Johan Petro and a 2017 second-round pick from the Brooklyn Nets for G Joe Johnson.
• The Atlanta Hawks traded G Marvin Williams to the Utah Jazz for G Devin Harris.
• The Brooklyn Nets received F Reggie Evans from the Los Angeles Clipper’s for the rights to switch 2016 second-round draft picks, via a sign-and-trade.
• The Houston Rockets traded G Kyle Lowery to the Toronto Raptors for F Gary Forbes and a future first-round draft pick.
• The Houston Rockets received G Toney Douglas, C Josh Harrellson, C Jerome Jordan and 2 future second-round draft picks from the New York Knicks for C Marcus Camby, via a sign-and-trade.
• The Orlando Magic received F Gustavo Ayon from the New Orleans Hornets for Ryan Anderson, via a sign-and-trade.
• The Philadelphia Sixers received F Dorell Wright from the Golden State Warriors.
• The Phoenix Suns received the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2013 and 2015 first-round draft picks and the Lakers’ 2013 and 2014 second-round draft picks for G Steve Nash.