By Santos Baez ’25, Ezequiel Serrano ’25 and Lance Walton ’25

East
- Bucks
- 76ers
- Heat
- Nets
- Celtics
- Cavaliers
- Bulls
- Hawks
- Raptors
- Knicks
West
- Warriors
- Clippers
- Grizzlies
- Suns
- Nuggets
- Mavericks
- TWolves
- Pelicans
- Lakers
- Trailblazers
Eastern Conference Finals: Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks (Philadelphia wins in 7)
Western Conference Finals: Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Clippers (Warriors win in 6)
NBA Champion: Golden State Warriors 4-1 over the 76ers Stephen Curry wins Finals MVP

Steph and the experienced Warriors will easily overmatch a 76er squad that hasn’t been there before.
Award predictions

MVP : Giannis Antetokounmpo
Defensive Player of the Year : Kawhi Leonard

Sixth Man of the Year: Derrick Rose
Please no injuries, please no injuries.
Rookie of the Year: Paolo Banchero


East
- Bucks
- 76ers
- Nets
- Cavs
- Celtics
- Heat
- Bulls
- Toronto
- Hawks
- Knicks
West
- Warriors
- Nuggets
- Clippers
- Grizzlies
- Mavericks
- Suns
- Pelicans
- TWolves
- Lakers
- Trail blazers
Eastern Conference Champion:
Bucks
Western Conference Champion: Clippers
NBA Champion: Clippers 4-3, Kawhi Leaonard MVP

After a tight series, I think a finally healthy Clippers squad can pull off the win over the Bucks, getting their long sought
Award predictions

MVP : Joel Embiid.
I think Joel Embiid has already been playing at an MVP level, and due to voter fatigue and his success as a player may be just enough to win him this award.

Defensive Player of the Year: Ben SImmons
With the defensive position he has been put in, with Kevin and Kyrie both not playing good defense, he will have to prove why he is an elite defender.

Sixth Man of the Year: Tyler Herro
I can’t see a reason why he wouldn’t win, 20 ppg off the bench is incredibly helpful to your team.
Rookie of the Year: Paolo Banchero
With Chet Holmgren getting injured over the offseason, Paolo seems like the obvious pick. The Magic are bound to give him touches to help him get used to the play of the NBA, and i think he will help his team improve.

East
- Celtics
- Bucks
- Heat
- Nets
- Bulls
- Cavaliers
- Hawks
- 76ers
- Pistons
- Raptors
West
- Lakers
- Warriors
- Mavericks
- TWolves
- Suns
- Clippers
- Grizzlies
- Nuggets
- Rockets
- Jazz
Eastern Conference Champion:
Bucks
Western Conference Champion: Clippers
NBA Champion: Bucks 4-2 over the Clippers
The Bucks have great teamwork and have arguably the best player in the league in Giannis. They’ve also been there before—and I think will bring the ‘ship back to Milwaukee.

Award Predictions
MVP: Joel Embid
He is very dominant in the paint and is a center who can be reliable on the perimeter as well; in other words, a very versatile player and a great candidate for MVP.

Defensive Player of the Year: Rudy Gobert
Gobert has done it three times before, and I think he’ll be looking for his 4th with his new team.
Sixth Man of the Year: Tyler Herro
He averages 20 ppg coming off of the bench, making him arguably the best offensive 6th man in the league.
Rookie of the Year: Jabari Smith Jr.
With Jabari being on the lowly Houston Rockets it’s gives him more of a chance to be a diamond in the rough and shine over his teammates and show his capabilities as a basketball player.


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