Who is the most unpredictable team in the NBA this year?

 I’m gonna have to go with the Pistons. They had all the talent last year to be a top 4 team in the east and now with a new coach in Stan Van Gundy and added veterans like Caron Butler, Jodi Meeks, and DJ Augustin to spread the floor, they may or may not make the playoffs this season. They’re extremely unpredictable I can see them anywhere from 4-10 in the East.

 I’m gonna have to go with the Pistons. They had all the talent last year to be a top 4 team in the east and now with a new coach in Stan Van Gundy and added veterans like Caron Butler, Jodi Meeks, and DJ Augustin to spread the floor, they may or may not make the playoffs this season. They’re extremely unpredictable I can see them anywhere from 4-10 in the East.

detroit will be improved…i dont see them winning 55 games,but they might make the playoffs…..

utah wont win 55 games either,but i wouldnt be surprised if they won 40….

detroit will be improved…i dont see them winning 55 games,but they might make the playoffs…..

utah wont win 55 games either,but i wouldnt be surprised if they won 40….

 Id have to agree with Utah and Detroit. I would also add Houston and New York.

Despite retaining Beverley, Harden, Jones and Howard they have flipped most of thier roster and rotation from last year. They still have the star power but will the chemistry be there fast and if one of their major rotation players gets injured can the others compensate for the loss. Unlike in the East if you get off to a slow start in the West or have a rough losing streak within the season its hard to recover. 34 losses usually means you miss the playoffs.

New York had a tough go last year but they also have a ton of talent in the weak west. Im pretty sure Melo has only been on two or three teams that havent won 50 games in a season. With the new management and personnel 50 wins isnt out of reach yet neither is 50 losses.

 Id have to agree with Utah and Detroit. I would also add Houston and New York.

Despite retaining Beverley, Harden, Jones and Howard they have flipped most of thier roster and rotation from last year. They still have the star power but will the chemistry be there fast and if one of their major rotation players gets injured can the others compensate for the loss. Unlike in the East if you get off to a slow start in the West or have a rough losing streak within the season its hard to recover. 34 losses usually means you miss the playoffs.

New York had a tough go last year but they also have a ton of talent in the weak west. Im pretty sure Melo has only been on two or three teams that havent won 50 games in a season. With the new management and personnel 50 wins isnt out of reach yet neither is 50 losses.

 I don’t see Detroit improving all that much.  I don’ think they are a playoff team.  In Utahs case most people think they will be awful however I do like Utah to suprise people not playoffs but a solid team.   I think they will be the most unpredictable this year.  Some games come out and show promise while other games just showing really how young they are.  

 I don’t see Detroit improving all that much.  I don’ think they are a playoff team.  In Utahs case most people think they will be awful however I do like Utah to suprise people not playoffs but a solid team.   I think they will be the most unpredictable this year.  Some games come out and show promise while other games just showing really how young they are.  

 I think the Bucks could be considered unpredictable this season. 

Does Jabari make an immediate, dominant impact on offense?

What is Giannis’ progression like this season?

Does Larry Sanders show up?

Does Brandon Knight continue to improve?

Is OJ in shape?

The Bucks are a fringe playoff team, could be very exciting to watch. OR with some bad luck, injuries and guys not committed, it could be very ugly.

 I think the Bucks could be considered unpredictable this season. 

Does Jabari make an immediate, dominant impact on offense?

What is Giannis’ progression like this season?

Does Larry Sanders show up?

Does Brandon Knight continue to improve?

Is OJ in shape?

The Bucks are a fringe playoff team, could be very exciting to watch. OR with some bad luck, injuries and guys not committed, it could be very ugly.

I go with the Hornets and not only because they have the most unprdictable player in the league now in Lance. The Hornets had a rock solid roster last year with Big Al joining them but now they really look deep and maybe Lance is in consideration for the top 2 or 3 SG in the league. 

C Jefferson / Biyombo / Zeller – the best big man in the game who never was an All Star with Al, a disappointing high draft pick so far who still is a beast on the boards and learning the game in Biyombo and Zeller who can do it all a little bit but has trouble in his first year.

PF Zeller / Vonleh / Maxiell / Williams – nice mix of upside and veterans. Vonleh is still a gem and might turn out as an All Star in a few years. 

SF MKG / Taylor – seems as if MKG finally made some progress wih his jumper and this might really open up the game for him. Taylor back after a serious injury but was great before. 

Guards Neal / Lance / Kemba / Henderson / Pargo / Hairston – if Kemba is healthy, they gonna rock. They have too many combo guards but heck Henderson might pull off a Jason Terry type of season. I wouldn’t be surprised to see them getting to the 2nd round when they mesh well.

I go with the Hornets and not only because they have the most unprdictable player in the league now in Lance. The Hornets had a rock solid roster last year with Big Al joining them but now they really look deep and maybe Lance is in consideration for the top 2 or 3 SG in the league. 

C Jefferson / Biyombo / Zeller – the best big man in the game who never was an All Star with Al, a disappointing high draft pick so far who still is a beast on the boards and learning the game in Biyombo and Zeller who can do it all a little bit but has trouble in his first year.

PF Zeller / Vonleh / Maxiell / Williams – nice mix of upside and veterans. Vonleh is still a gem and might turn out as an All Star in a few years. 

SF MKG / Taylor – seems as if MKG finally made some progress wih his jumper and this might really open up the game for him. Taylor back after a serious injury but was great before. 

Guards Neal / Lance / Kemba / Henderson / Pargo / Hairston – if Kemba is healthy, they gonna rock. They have too many combo guards but heck Henderson might pull off a Jason Terry type of season. I wouldn’t be surprised to see them getting to the 2nd round when they mesh well.

Miami. Whole new team, returning players are playing different roles.

Miami. Whole new team, returning players are playing different roles.

Im going to go with New Orleans Pelicans. I know they play in the west, but with a fully healthy roster they could be in the playoff picture. We all know about Anthony Davis and what he can do. But Jrue Holiday is just 2 years removed from being an all-star, and was averaging 14-8-4 before going down with an injury 34 games into the regular season. Also back is Ryan Anderson, who was averaging 20-6.5 before his season injury while also knocking down 3 3pt fg’s a game. Throw in the new signings of Omer Asik, the enigma that is Jimmer, and the potential that is still Tyreke Evans and Eric Gordon, there’s definitely some playoff potential on paper.

Im going to go with New Orleans Pelicans. I know they play in the west, but with a fully healthy roster they could be in the playoff picture. We all know about Anthony Davis and what he can do. But Jrue Holiday is just 2 years removed from being an all-star, and was averaging 14-8-4 before going down with an injury 34 games into the regular season. Also back is Ryan Anderson, who was averaging 20-6.5 before his season injury while also knocking down 3 3pt fg’s a game. Throw in the new signings of Omer Asik, the enigma that is Jimmer, and the potential that is still Tyreke Evans and Eric Gordon, there’s definitely some playoff potential on paper.

 Boston

I think they’re intriguing because of Rondo’s will he/won’t he be traded talk, and the young talented pieces they have on the roster. 

Sullinger has really had a good pre-season, and Olynyk could be a nice piece next to him. Bradley is an established defender, and Marcus Smart is a flat out stud who could really do well with or without Rondo. Jeff Green was a 17 ppg scorer last year, but I feel this team could be an 8 seed if they keep Rondo and Green and gel as a unit, but if they ship one or both off they could be a just another 20 win team that’s main goal is to get reps for their young talent and hope they win a couple games in the process.

Lower seed playoff contender or 1st overall draft pick contender? I really don’t know.

 Boston

I think they’re intriguing because of Rondo’s will he/won’t he be traded talk, and the young talented pieces they have on the roster. 

Sullinger has really had a good pre-season, and Olynyk could be a nice piece next to him. Bradley is an established defender, and Marcus Smart is a flat out stud who could really do well with or without Rondo. Jeff Green was a 17 ppg scorer last year, but I feel this team could be an 8 seed if they keep Rondo and Green and gel as a unit, but if they ship one or both off they could be a just another 20 win team that’s main goal is to get reps for their young talent and hope they win a couple games in the process.

Lower seed playoff contender or 1st overall draft pick contender? I really don’t know.

I am going to go with MN.

I have no idea what to expect. I like their mix of offensive and defensive players along with young and vets and I think they could be a surprise team this year similar to PHX last year or Denver after they traded Melo. They lack a superstar but they have depth and balance. It will rely heavily on the impact that Wiggins and Bennett have. If Wiggins can at the least be runner up for ROY the year and Bennett continues to play productive minutes like he has in the preseason and summer league (I know neither are the same to the regular season) MN will at least be a dangerous team to play. I’m not saying playoffs, but better then expected.

Their starting 5 is still a solid unit that will be able to score, and this year it actually looks like they have a bench that can score and play some defense. A healthy Chase (although the trade rumors) is huge, and the addition of Mo Williams is really underrated. I’m not saying Mo Williams is a savior, but I believe his confidence and personality is something this team needs. They will need that toughness and confidence, MN has been a team that has lacked Identity and toughness and this year seems like a perfect set up to get both.

But then again its MN, so it could all go terribly wrong.

I am going to go with MN.

I have no idea what to expect. I like their mix of offensive and defensive players along with young and vets and I think they could be a surprise team this year similar to PHX last year or Denver after they traded Melo. They lack a superstar but they have depth and balance. It will rely heavily on the impact that Wiggins and Bennett have. If Wiggins can at the least be runner up for ROY the year and Bennett continues to play productive minutes like he has in the preseason and summer league (I know neither are the same to the regular season) MN will at least be a dangerous team to play. I’m not saying playoffs, but better then expected.

Their starting 5 is still a solid unit that will be able to score, and this year it actually looks like they have a bench that can score and play some defense. A healthy Chase (although the trade rumors) is huge, and the addition of Mo Williams is really underrated. I’m not saying Mo Williams is a savior, but I believe his confidence and personality is something this team needs. They will need that toughness and confidence, MN has been a team that has lacked Identity and toughness and this year seems like a perfect set up to get both.

But then again its MN, so it could all go terribly wrong.

 the exciting thing about the nba this year is there are a ton of teams i could pick for this topic. if i have to choose one, i say mavericks. 

 the exciting thing about the nba this year is there are a ton of teams i could pick for this topic. if i have to choose one, i say mavericks.