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

Today in NBA History – Aug 12

1969 – The Boston Celtics are sold for $6 million.  At the time, that was the most a professional basketball team had ever been sold for.

1976 – Antoine Walker is born in Chicago.  Walker played 12 seasons in the NBA – most notably with the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat – as well as in 3 NBA All-Star games (1 start).  Walker averaged 17.5 points, 7.7 rebounds and 3.5 assists for his career.

July 17 Rumours

League rumours update:

• The Brooklyn Nets have agreed to a 2-year deal with F Kris Humphries for $24 million
• G/F Mike Miller won’t retire, will re-sign with the Miami Heat
• The Los Angeles Lakers and Orlando Magic have begun discussions about possible deals for Dwight Howard. No details have been released other than the Lakers want a commitment from Dwight to sign a contract extension.

July 12 Rumours

Rumoured Offers / Signings:

• Grant Hill (UFA) is interested in signing with either the Miami Heat, Oklahoma City Thunder or Los Angeles Lakers.
• The Houston Rockets are still attempting to get Dwight Howard – offering to amnesty Luis Scola and trade several first-round draft picks to the Orlando Magic. The Rockets will also take on the contracts of Jason Richardson, Glen Davis and Chris Duhon.
• The Dallas Mavericks are interested in bidding on Luis Scola.
• The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to sign either  Antawn Jamison, Elton Brand or Jermaine O’Neal under the veteran’s minimum.