Bold Predictions for 2019-2020 Season

None of these things should happen. Many can't co-exist. That is why they're bold.

Atlanta Hawks: One of Trae Young or John Collins will be a Top-5 All-Star vote-getter in the East.

Boston Celtics: The Celtics finish No. 2 in the East.

Brooklyn Nets: The Nets will miss the playoffs.

Charlotte Hornets: Miles Bridges averages over 16 points and 6 rebounds per game.

Chicago Bulls: Zach LaVine wins the scoring title.

Cleveland Cavaliers: Kevin Love stays put, and Darius Garland finishes Top 3 in ROY voting.

Dallas Mavericks: Luka and Kristaps lead the league in points per possession on pick-and-rolls.

Denver Nuggets: The Nuggets trade 2 of Will Barton, Malik Beasley, and Juancho Hernangomez, and finish No. 1 in the West.

Detroit Pistons: Blake Griffin will be traded by the deadline ... if he's healthy.

Golden State Warriors: The Warriors' defensive rating will exceed 115.

Houston Rockets: The Rockets will fall in the first round of the playoffs.

Indiana Pacers: Despite signing an extension, Domantas Sabonis will still be traded. The Pacers will have no All-Stars.

Los Angeles Clippers: Paul George and Kawhi only play 50 games together this season. Andre Iguodala will be a Clipper.

Los Angeles Lakers: LeBron James and Anthony Davis will finish 1-2 in MVP voting.

Memphis Grizzlies: Ja Morant leads the league in assists.

Miami Heat: Tyler Herro is the team's second-leading scorer.

Milwaukee Bucks: Robin and Brook Lopez form into one Super Lopez. And the Bucks win the Championship.

Minnesota Timberwolves: Karl-Anthony Towns is Top 3 in MVP voting, Jarrett Culver is Top 3 in ROY voting.

New Orleans Pelicans: Brandon Ingram averages 22 points and 7 boards in Zion's absence, and finishes the season as the team's leading scorer.

New York Knicks: Frank Ntilikina emerges as the starting point guard ... if we don't get the 5 Power Forward lineup we deserve.

Oklahoma City Thunder: Steven Adams averages 16 and 12, and gets traded.

Orlando Magic: Aaron Gordon is an All-Star and Dunk Contest champion.

Philadelphia 76ers: Matisse Thybulle wins Defensive Player of the Year.

Phoenix Suns: Devin Booker will average 28 points a game demand a trade.

Portland Trail Blazers: Damian Lillard will be Top 3 in MVP voting.

Sacramento Kings: The Kings' offensive rating is Top 3 in the league.

San Antonio Spurs: Not only does the playoff streak continue, but they will be lead by first team All-Defense Dejounte Murray to the No. 6 seed.

Toronto Raptors: Pascal Siakam wins Most Improved Player ... again.

Utah Jazz: Joe Ingles will win Sixth Man of the Year.

Washington Wizards: Thomas Bryant will average 15 points and 11 rebounds for a Wizards team that wins more than 30 games.