Preview: NBA Rotations, Betting Odds, Playoff Projections & More

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2019-20 NBA Rotations

Atlanta Hawks

Projected Starters

  1. Trae Young
  2. Cam Reddish
  3. De’Andre Hunter
  4. John Collins
  5. Alex Len

Key Reserves

  1. Jabari Parker
  2. Vince Carter
  3. Kevin Huerter
  4. Evan Turner
  5. Bruno Fernando

Boston Celtics

Projected Starters

  1. Kemba Walker
  2. Jaylen Brown
  3. Jayson Tatum
  4. Gordon Hayward
  5. Enes Kanter

Key Reserves

  1. Marcus Smart
  2. Carsen Edwards
  3. Robert Williams

Brooklyn Nets

Projected Starters

  1. Kyrie Irving
  2. Joe Harris
  3. Caris LeVert
  4. Taurean Prince
  5. Jarrett Allen

Key Reserves

  1. Spencer Dinwiddie
  2. DeAndre Jordan
  3. Garrett Temple

Charlotte Hornets

Projected Starters

  1. Terry Rozier
  2. Dwayne Bacon
  3. Miles Bridges
  4. PJ Washington
  5. Cody Zeller

Key Reserves

  1. Marvin Williams
  2. Nicolas Batum
  3. Malik Monk
  4. Devonte’ Graham
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Chicago Bulls

Projected Starters

  1. Tomas Satoransky
  2. Otto Porter Jr.
  3. Zach LaVine
  4. Lauri Markkanen
  5. Wendell Carter Jr.

Key Reserves

  1. Coby White
  2. Thaddeus Young
  3. Kris Dunn
  4. Ryan Arcidiacono

Cleveland Cavaliers

Projected Starters

  1. Darius Garland
  2. Collin Sexton
  3. Cedi Osman
  4. Kevin Love
  5. Tristan Thompson

Key Reserves

  1. Larry Nance Jr.
  2. Jordan Clarkson
  3. Kevin Porter Jr.
  4. Matthew Dellavedova

Dallas Mavericks

Projected Starters

  1. Luka Doncic
  2. Courtney Lee
  3. Delon Wright
  4. Kristaps Porzingis
  5. Maxi Kleber

Key Reserves

  1. Jalen Brunson
  2. Seth Curry
  3. Tim Hardaway Jr.
  4. Justin Jackson
  5. Dorian Finney-Smith

Denver Nuggets

Projected Starters

  1. Jamal Murray
  2. Will Barton
  3. Gary Harris
  4. Paul Millsap
  5. Nikola Jokic

Key Reserves

  1. Jerami Grant
  2. Mason Plumlee
  3. Torrey Craig
  4. Michael Porter Jr.

Detroit Pistons

Projected Starters

  1. Reggie Jackson
  2. Tony Snell
  3. Bruce Brown
  4. Markieff Morris
  5. Andre Drummond

Key Reserves

  1. Luke Kennard
  2. Derrick Rose
  3. Thon Maker
  4. Langston Galloway

Golden State Warriors

Projected Starters

  1. Stephen Curry
  2. D’Angelo Russell
  3. Glenn Robinson III
  4. Kevon Looney
  5. Draymond Green

Key Reserves

  1. Eric Paschall
  2. Marquese Chriss
  3. Jacob Evans
  4. Jordan Poole

Houston Rockets

Projected Starters

  1. Russell Westbrook
  2. James Harden
  3. P.J. Tucker
  4. Danuel House
  5. Clint Capela

Key Reserves

  1. Eric Gordon
  2. Tyson Chandler
  3. Ben McLemore
  4. Austin Rivers

Indiana Pacers

Projected Starters

  1. Malcolm Brogdon
  2. T.J. Warren
  3. Jeremy Lamb
  4. Domantas Sabonis
  5. Myles Turner

Key Reserves

  1. T.J. McConnell
  2. Doug McDermott
  3. Edmond Sumner

LA Clippers

Projected Starters

  1. Patrick Beverley
  2. Landry Shamet
  3. Paul George
  4. Kawhi Leonard
  5. Ivica Zubac

Key Reserves

  1. Patrick Patterson
  2. Lou Williams
  3. Maurice Harkless
  4. Montrezl Harrell

LA Lakers

Projected Starters

  1. Rajon Rondo
  2. Danny Green
  3. LeBron James
  4. Kyle Kuzma
  5. Anthony Davis

Key Reserves

  1. Avery Bradley
  2. Jared Dudley
  3. Dwight Howard
  4. Quinn Cook
  5. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

Memphis Grizzlies

Projected Starters

  1. Ja Morant
  2. Dillon Brooks
  3. Jaren Jackson
  4. Jae Crowder
  5. Jonas Valanciunas

Key Reserves

  1. Grayson Allen
  2. Tyus Jones
  3. Brandon Clarke
  4. Kyle Anderson

Miami Heat

Projected Starters

  1. Kendrick Nunn
  2. Tyler Herro
  3. Justise Winslow
  4. Meyers Leonard
  5. Bam Adebayo

Key Reserves

  1. Kelly Olynyk
  2. Goran Dragic
  3. Duncan Robinson
  4. Derrick Jones

Milwaukee Bucks

Projected Starters

  1. Eric Bledsoe
  2. Khris Middleton
  3. Wesley Matthews
  4. Giannis Antetokounmpo
  5. Brook Lopez

Key Reserves

  1. George Hill
  2. Robin Lopez
  3. Kyle Korver
  4. Ersan Ilyasova
  5. Pat Connaughton
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Minnesota Timberwolves

Projected Starters

  1. Jeff Teague
  2. Andrew Wiggins
  3. Treveon Graham
  4. Robert Covington
  5. Karl-Anthony Towns

Key Reserves

  1. Jake Layman
  2. Shabazz Napier
  3. Josh Okogie
  4. Jarrett Culver

New Orleans Pelicans

Projected Starters

  1. Lonzo Ball
  2. Jrue Holiday
  3. J.J. Redick
  4. Brandon Ingram
  5. Derrick Favors

Key Reserves

  1. Jahlil Okafor
  2. Josh Hart
  3. Nicolo Melli
  4. Nickeil Alexander-Walker

New York Knicks

Projected Starters

  1. Allonzo Trier
  2. RJ Barrett
  3. Marcus Morris
  4. Bobby Portis
  5. Julius Randle

Key Reserves

  1. Kevin Knox
  2. Dennis Smith
  3. Elfrid Payton
  4. Taj Gibson
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Oklahoma City Thunder

Projected Starters

  1. Chris Paul
  2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
  3. Danilo Gallinari
  4. Terrance Ferguson
  5. Steven Adams

Key Reserves

  1. Nerlens Noel
  2. Dennis Schroder
  3. Mike Muscala
  4. Darius Bazley
  5. Hamidou Diallo

Orlando Magic

Projected Starters

  1. D.J. Augustin
  2. Evan Fournier
  3. Aaron Gordon
  4. Jonathan Isaac
  5. Nikola Vucevic

Key Reserves

  1. Markelle Fultz
  2. Mo Bamba
  3. Michael Carter-Williams
  4. Terrence Ross

Philadelphia 76ers

Projected Starters

  1. Ben Simmons
  2. Josh Richardson
  3. Tobias Harris
  4. Al Horford
  5. Joel Embiid

Key Reserves

  1. Mike Scott
  2. James Ennis
  3. Matisse Thybulle
  4. Furkan Korkmaz

Phoenix Suns

Projected Starters

  1. Ricky Rubio
  2. Devin Booker
  3. Kelly Oubre
  4. Dario Saric
  5. Deandre Ayton

Key Reserves

  1. Tyler Johnson
  2. Frank Kaminsky
  3. Jevon Carter
  4. Mikal Bridges
  5. Ty Jerome

Portland Trail Blazers

Projected Starters

  1. Damian Lillard
  2. CJ McCollum
  3. Rodney Hood
  4. Zach Collins
  5. Hassan Whiteside

Key Reserves

  1. Kent Bazemore
  2. Anthony Tolliver
  3. Skal Labissiere

Sacramento Kings

Projected Starters

  1. De’Aaron Fox
  2. Buddy Hield
  3. Harrison Barnes
  4. Marvin Bagley III
  5. Dewayne Dedmon

Key Reserves

  1. Caleb Swanigan
  2. Bogdan Bogdanovic
  3. Trevor Ariza
  4. Cory Joseph
  5. Yogi Ferrell

San Antonio Spurs

Projected Starters

  1. Dejounte Murray
  2. Bryn Forbes
  3. DeMar DeRozan
  4. Trey Lyles
  5. LaMarcus Aldridge

Key Reserves

  1. Marco Belinelli
  2. Rudy Gay
  3. Derrick White
  4. Patty Mills

Toronto Raptors

Projected Starters

  1. Kyle Lowry
  2. Fred VanVleet
  3. OG Anunoby
  4. Pascal Siakam
  5. Marc Gasol

Key Reserves

  1. Serge Ibaka
  2. Norman Powell
  3. Terence Davis

Utah Jazz

Projected Starters

  1. Mike Conley
  2. Donovan Mitchell
  3. Bojan Bogdanovic
  4. Royce O’Neale
  5. Rudy Gobert

Key Reserves

  1. Joe Ingles
  2. Emmanuel Mudiay
  3. Jeff Green
  4. Nigel Williams-Goss

Washington Wizards

Projected Starters

  1. Ish Smith
  2. Isaac Bonga
  3. Bradley Beal
  4. Rui Hachimura
  5. Thomas Bryant

Key Reserves

  1. Moritz Wagner
  2. Admiral Schofield
  3. Jordan McRae
  4. Isaiah Thomas
  5. Justin Robinson

Odds to Win NBA Championship

  1. Lakers +300
  2. Clippers +325
  3. Bucks +550
  4. Rockets +750
  5. 76ers +750
  6. Warriors +1000
  7. Jazz +1400
  8. Nuggets +1600
  9. Celtics +2500
  10. Nets +2800
  11. Blazers +3300
  12. Raptors +3300
  13. Pacers +5000
  14. Heat +5500
  15. Spurs +6600
  16. Mavericks +8000
  17. Pelicans +9000
  18. Hawks +15000
  19. Magic +15000
  20. Kings +15000
  21. Thunder +15000
  22. Pistons +15000
  23. Timberwolves +20000
  24. Bulls +25000
  25. Knicks +30000
  26. Hornets +30000
  27. Grizzlies +30000
  28. Wizards +30000
  29. Cavaliers +50000
  30. Suns +50000

(odds via Bovada)

Slackie Brown’s Projected NBA Playoffs

Eastern

  1. Bucks
  2. 76ers
  3. Celtics
  4. Pacers
  5. Magic
  6. Heat
  7. Nets
  8. Bulls

Western

  1. Jazz
  2. Clippers
  3. Blazers
  4. Rockets
  5. Warriors
  6. Lakers
  7. Nuggets
  8. Mavericks
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Slackie Brown’s Biggest Surprise NBA Team

Chicago: The Bulls are going to sneak into the playoffs this year for the first time since Jimmy Butler left town. Lauri Markkanen is going to make the leap and potentially make the NBA All-Star Game and Coby White may be the most underrated rookie out there.

Slackie Brown’s 7 Overachieving NBA Rookies 

  1. Coby White, Chicago (North Carolina)
  2. Ty Jerome, Phoenix (Virginia)
  3. Chris Silva, Miami (South Carolina)
  4. Carsen Edwards, Boston (Purdue)
  5. Darius Garland, Cleveland (Vanderbilt)
  6. Jarrett Culver, Minnesota (Texas Tech)
  7. Eric Paschall, Golden State (Villanova)
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Odds to Win NBA Rookie of the Year

  1. Zion Williamson +125
  2. Ja Morant +260
  3. RJ Barrett +450
  4. Rui Hachimura +1100
  5. Tyler Herro +1400
  6. Michael Porter Jr. +1600
  7. Darius Garland +2000
  8. Coby White +2000
  9. DeAndre Hunter +3300
  10. Jarrett Culver +3300

(odds via FanDuel)

Odds to Win NBA MVP

  1. Giannis Antetokounmpo +300
  2. Stephen Curry +550
  3. LeBron James +650
  4. Anthony Davis +700
  5. James Harden +800
  6. Kawhi Leonard +900
  7. Joel Embiid +1200
  8. Nikola Jokic +1200
  9. Russell Westbrook +1400
  10. Paul George +1600
  11. Damian Lillard +2800
  12. Karl-Anthony Towns +3000
  13. Kyrie Irving +3300
  14. Donovan Mitchell +4000
  15. Kemba Walker +4000

(odds via Bovada)

Slackie Brown’s Best Value Future Bets

NBA Championship: Utah Jazz (+1400)

We saw last year that with Golden State’s injuries, there’s no runaway favorite to win the NBA title and anyone can win. There’s a ton of value in Utah because they play defense better than the rest of the league, are never short on effort, and finally have a viable Big 3 in Donovan Mitchell, Mike Conley, and Rudy Gobert.

Rookie of the Year: Coby White (+2000)

He’s coming off the bench now but before long he’ll take the PG1 spot from Tomas Satoransky and start putting up big numbers. If they make the postseason and Zion plays less than 60 games, the trophy could very well be his.

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Most Valuable Player: Kawhi Leonard (+900)

Best player on a team that’ll be fighting for the top spot in the Western Conference. He does it on both ends and is arguably the best player in the league right now. At +900, it’s a no-brainer to throw a $20 spot down on Kawhi to win $180.