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Frecast: 2014-15 East standings

JamesAP Photo/Tony DejakLeBron James' return to Cleveland has our panel predicting a return to the top for the Cavs in the East.

 

Our annual Summer Forecast series is back!

 

OUR NEW PREDICTION ENGINE

These Summer Forecast predictions are powered by ESPN Forecast.

 

Over the next two weeks, we'll roll out our predictions for how each team will do this season, as well as the 2014-15 Rookie of the Year, Best Newcomer, Worst Newcomer, MVP, conference champions and NBA champs. We'll also examine which teams will make the biggest turnarounds this season and which teams could be in for the most turmoil.

For our results, we surveyed our ESPN Forecast panel on each topic.

Let's begin with a look at the conference that could see the biggest shakeup at the top withLeBron James (and reportedly Kevin Love) joining the Cleveland Cavaliers this offseason. We'll announce one team every half-hour (from 1 to 15), starting at 11 a.m. ET.

To participate in the discussion and perhaps get your opinion published on this page,#ESPNForecast is the Twitter hashtag to use. Or you can just follow along @ESPNNBA.

Let's begin …

 

 

 

Projected 2014-15 Eastern Conference standings

RANK TEAM W L PCT '14 W '14 L '14 PCT
1
 Cleveland Cavaliers 56 26 .683 33 49 .402
@zander1979: Cavs won 66 and 61 with Mo Williams and Delonte West as 2nd and 3rd offensive options…better set that win total higher.@Mike_KJGIPL: 56 wins feels about right given the inevitable adjustment period and rim protection issues.
2
 Chicago Bulls 54 28 .659 48 34 .585
@ryannik85: Bulls won 48 games last year, add a healthy D-Rose, Pau Gasol, Mirotic and McDermott…Bulls win total will be over 60.@BH_RightOnTime: Bulls at #2 seems right. Good depth, D-Rose returning, and East is the weaker conference.
3
 Toronto Raptors* 47 35 .573 48 34 .585
@accfanto: Raps had a poor start last year before moving Gay, expect more like 50 wins.@jlos_: Washington should be #3. You know this.
4
 Washington Wizards* 47 35 .573 44 38 .537
@PrinZessCarter: All top 4 teams in the East will have 50+ wins. WAS & TOR can both upset/rank higher than the Bulls, who have big adjustments.@miles731: With Wall and Beal improving and new depth on the bench, Wizards will be a 50-win team and get the 3 seed.
5
 Charlotte Hornets 45 37 .549 43 39 .524
@hornets: What are your thoughts on the #ESPNForecast that says we're the 5 seed in the East this season?@OrlovicUros: Very possible East finalist, #Lance is superstar already, along with Kemba, Big Al & MKG – Strong stuff.
6
 Miami Heat 44 38 .537 54 28 .659
@Fakoro: Seriously? Hahah this is a joke! Miami will be the #3 seed in East!@JuMuJazz: Curious to see Bosh, Wade & Deng together. Crazy to think those 3 alone can't get more than 45 wins in weak East.
7
 Atlanta Hawks 42 40 .512 38 44 .463
@ATLHawks: ESPN says we're the 7 seed in the East this season. Agree or disagree?@Jaylon_Mallory: Were third with Horford. He's back and they add Sefolosha, Bazemore and Payne. Won't be surprised if they win Southeast.
8
 Brooklyn Nets 39 43 .476 44 38 .537
@Tha_Randy_Man_: The Nets with Joe Johnson – Deron Williams – Brook Lopez 2 years ago had 49 WINS — with NO BENCH – 39-43 is a JOKE.@mikescriba: No way the Nets are better than the Knicks.
9
 Indiana Pacers* 38 44 .463 56 26 .683
@AndrewLucksHat: Well, that's kinda brutal.@madisonmills28: Pacers should be lower than this. No Paul George = less than 35 wins.
10
 New York Knicks* 37 45 .451 37 45 .451
@NYKnicksPodcast: Come on, losing Felton and Woodson should result in at least a 5-game improvement.@m_shantz: I'm really excited to re-watch the 2012-2013 Toronto #Raptors (34-48), Calderon, Bargnani, Acy, and Melo as Rudy Gay.
11
 Detroit Pistons 33 49 .402 29 53 .354
@D_Schandy24: Really don't think they'll be 11th. Finally have solid coach, 3-pt shooting, deep bench. Come on now.@ReapyJimHasbeen: #ESPNForecast could be caught napping on Detroit. Good coaching hire, some under-the-radar free agency hits, time for rookies to mature…
12
 Boston Celtics 28 54 .341 25 57 .305
@PCGeorgiaDawg: Rondo needs to get out of #Boston quick!@Supermaninsane: @celtics 12 is ludicrous we will be better with Avery back rondo at 99% K.O. n if @unclejeffgreen balls like a star #Surprise
13
 Orlando Magic 27 55 .329 23 59 .280
@jamesnewlin: Have a feeling the @OrlandoMagic will be this year's @Suns, with @Channing_Frye being huge for the young guards' development.@JuMuJazz: They lost Afflalo, & got a raw prospect in Aaron Gordon and a decent PG in Payton. 27 wins is optimistic but doable.
14
 Milwaukee Bucks 23 59 .280 15 67 .183
@SleepyJordan: In 5 years, Giannis and Jabari will be a good core. But right now, this team is too young to compete.@Jdub030: we r the 3rd best team in the central young long athletic defensive core just gotta find a way to score #parker/freakgofor20wewin
15
 Philadelphia 76ers 18 64 .220 19 63 .232
@TheNextBIGThing: Exactly where Hinkie wants to be. They will be a force to be reckoned with in a few years.@Jdub030: I really don't think they'll be that bad if Embiid returns and turns out to be something good. But surely Sixers will want to tank.
* Teams tied in win total are ordered by decimal rankings from our experts' predictions.

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לפוסט הזה יש 18 תגובות

    1. יניב

      13 אוג 2014 09:22:24

      לאור הפליאוף שלה שנה שעברה,זה לא נכון להגיד על וושינגטון שהם יהיו הפתעת העונה,כי הציפייה מהם היא לפחות להגיע כמו שנה שעברה ואפילו לעלות שלב אחד.הפתעה יכולה לבוא למשל מהניקס(דובי זה ניחוס בשבילך :))כי אף אחד לא מצפה ממנה לכלום

  6. as0m

    13 אוג 2014 07:13:32

    אני מוכן להתערב עם כל מי שירצה. דטרויט עושה פלייאוף השנה. במיוחד אחרי שמונרו חותם על חוזה של 5.4 לעונה אחת.
    כמה כסף ישאר להם. אגב?

    1. as0m

      13 אוג 2014 18:37:42

      ג'נינגס רכז סביר ביותר עם פוטנציאל גבוה. סמית' מצוין העמדה 4, העמדה בה כנראה ישחקמהשנה תחת ואן גנדי ברוטציה עם דראמונד ומונרו.
      יש שיפור עצום בקליעה מרחוק ובספסל. ו כמובן גם בעמדת המאמן. אין מצב שאין פלייאוף

    2. אשך טמיר המקורי

      13 אוג 2014 18:43:26

      מה שהוא אמר. שיפור במאמן ובקליעה מרחוק.
      זה כל מה שצריך, מישהו שיעשה סדר בבלאגן.
      ויש את אוגוסטין התותח!

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