Summer Forecast is back for the 2016-17 season!
What will the future hold in the NBA? From MVP and Rookie of Year races to best/worst newcomers and all the way through the playoffs, our expert panel has been busy making its predictions for the upcoming year. Check below for all our Summer Forecast projections.
Eastern Conference projections
How will the East standings shake out in 2016-17? Will anyone threaten to dethrone the champion Cavs? Forecast: East standings »
Western Conference projections
Will the Warriors' superteam roll to another 70-plus wins? How will the Spurs fare after Tim Duncan's retirement? Forecast: West standings »
MVP
Could Russell Westbrook's solo act lead to an MVP in OKC? Could Steph Curry complete a three-peat? Forecast: Most Valuable Player »
Rookie of the Year
Will top overall pick Ben Simmons coast to NBA Rookie of the Year honors, or will another star emerge in 2016-17? Forecast: Rookie of the Year »
Best newcomer
Our ESPN Forecast panel believes fans in the Bay Area and Boston will have reason to cheer their big offseason additions. Forecast: Best newcomers »
Worst newcomer
Will the New York Knicks and Chicago Bulls regret their offseason point guard additions? Forecast: Worst newcomers »
Team turmoil
Which NBA franchise will hit the most turbulence during the 2016-17 season? Forecast: Team turmoil »
Team turnaround
With Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns, the future is bright. Will Minnesota make the most dramatic leap in 2016-17? Forecast: Team turnaround »
Eastern Conference champs
Will King James and the Cavs reign supreme in the East once again, or will a new contender challenge the throne? Forecast: East champs »
Western Conference champs
With Kevin Durant entering the fold, is a West crown a foregone conclusion for Golden State? Forecast: West champs »
NBA champs
Will LeBron James bring another title to the Land, or will a reloaded Golden State stand in the Cavaliers' way? Forecast: NBA champs »
