The 2023-2024 season is finally on the horizon as NBA teams are already in the midst of preseason games. There were a lot of movements during the offseason and there were several star players who were either signed or traded to new teams.
The exciting part about the upcoming season is that there’s no single team that’s overwhelmingly favored to win it all next year. We all know by now that superteams don’t necessarily translate into a championship parade in June. Everybody has to work hard in order to reach the NBA’s mountaintop.
In today’s list, we will predict the win-loss for each NBA team for the 2023-2024 season.
Atlanta Hawks: 42-40
Not many people realize that whenever John Collins was on the floor, the team’s net rating plummeted. Now that he’s traded, Atlanta could finally employ small ball lineups and a faster pace for their offense next season.
Boston Celtics: 58-24
With Jrue Holiday’s addition, expect this Celtics team to wreak havoc against teams in the regular season. A starting five of Holiday, Brown, Tatum, Porzingis and Horford is a scary sight to see for everybody in the league.
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Brooklyn Nets: 42-40
Mikal Bridges should be a shoo-in as a reserve All-Star next season. Nic Claxton is slowly making a name for himself in the league. And oh, they still have Ben Simmons who’s seeking a redemption tour.
Charlotte Hornets: 33-49
With LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges back in the fold, Charlotte should be a team to watch in the East. Unfortunately, tons of teams are expected to make a huge jump next season and the Hornets may fall short of the play-in.
Chicago Bulls: 40-42
Chicago is a fringe playoff team, but could also be out of the playoff picture, depending on their performance. They have three all-star caliber players but none of them are qualified to lead the franchise into title contention.
Cleveland Cavaliers: 49-33
While Garland and Mitchell will continue to create problems against opponents on a nightly basis, their frontcourt players still couldn’t stretch the floor to make some shots. They’ve added Max Strus for shooting but the team generally lacks depth on their bench.
Dallas Mavericks: 49-33
If the Irving-Doncic pairing performs way better than what they did last season, Dallas should easily be a 50-win team. The only problem with Dallas is the lack of depth on their roster.
Denver Nuggets: 53-29
The Nuggets now know what it takes to win a championship. They’ve been a great regular season team in the last few years and they are now aware of the importance of a home-court advantage in the playoffs. By the looks of it, they are still the team to beat in the West.
Detroit Pistons: 24-58
This young Detroit team may look like a better one compared to last season, but they still have a ton of inexperienced guys on their roster. Detroit doesn’t have a consistent three-point threat aside from the aging Bogdanovic and their frontcourt remains susceptible.
Golden State Warriors: 51-32
The Warriors’ championship window is slowly closing but it feels like they still have a lot more to give. Even at 35, Curry still has the capability to go supernova and we all know that Thompson can get hot anytime he wants. Plus, we’re all excited about how the mercurial Green connects with Chris Paul now that they are teammates.
Houston Rockets: 32-50
The Rockets has the chance to become a playoff team this season. They’ve added Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks to their roster – two players who know a thing or two about winning. But the biggest offseason move they made was signing Coach Ime Udoka.
Indiana Pacers: 38-44
While the pairing of Haliburton and Turner can definitely make this team dangerous, Indiana’s lack of depth could hurt them in the latter part of this season. They have inexperienced bench players who’ll get some major minutes, but this team will still rely on their starting five on most nights to secure a win.
Los Angeles Clippers: 45-37
Since 2019, the Clippers were expected to win at least one or two championships but those expectations never materialized. The duo of Leonard and George never played enough games together and there’s little optimism that they’ll surprise everybody next year.
Los Angeles Lakers: 50-32
LeBron and Davis have missed a ton of the games within the last couple of years so it might be premature to bestow them as championship contenders like Magic Johnson recently suggested on X (formerly Twitter). But unlike last year, this version of the Lakers has a plethora of young guys who could contribute on any given night.
Memphis Grizzlies: 49-33
The Grizzlies’ success is largely dependent on Ja Morant’s capability as a player. If Morant stays out of trouble, this team could go far next season. Marcus Smart’s addition could realistically elevate this team’s potential, especially in the playoffs.
Miami Heat: 48-34
After their surprising finals run last season, it’d be hard to bet against Miami this year. Butler will definitely aim for a top-six finish in the regular season to secure a playoff spot and avoid the play-in tournament.
Milwaukee Bucks: 56-26
After an embarrassing end in last season’s playoffs, we could all bet that Giannis will be playing the best basketball of his life this year. Picture that thought in your head and add Damian Lillard to the mix. This team will be a legitimate contender for years to come.
Minnesota Timberwolves: 44-38
Minnesota is in its second year of the Gobert-Towns experiment and there’s hope that both of them have created the right chemistry to co-exist on the frontcourt. But the improvement of the team will largely depend on Anthony Edwards’ game.
New Orleans Pelicans: 44-38
The success of New Orleans largely depends on the availability of Zion Williamson. If he’s healthy enough to play for an entire year, then they are a top-six team in the West but when he’s out, then the Pelicans are a play-in team.
New York Knicks: 46-36
The Knicks were surprisingly good last season and they are poised to replicate the same success this year. But it’ll be hard to make the jump from being a good team to legitimate contenders because neither Brunson nor Randle are tier-one players.
Oklahoma City Thunder: 45-37
Many people are underestimating Chet Holmgrem’s impact on this team next season. He’ll instantly be the team’s second or third-best player on most nights and his presence might push this team to a surprising playoff appearance next year. Plus, Shai and Giddey will continue to ball out for them for years to come.
Orlando Magic: 38-44
The Magic have one of the best young cores in the league today. Banchero looked great last year and the emergence of Franz Wagner has brought excitement to fans of the franchise. Don’t be surprised if they make a late-season run and make the playoffs next year.
Philadelphia 76ers: 48-34
With James Harden’s ugly situation still unresolved, the Sixers are facing some uncertainties in the upcoming season. Embiid and Maxey will undoubtedly lead this team to wins and a playoff berth. But there’s just not much optimism for further success though.
Phoenix Suns: 52-30
No doubt that this Suns team is a superteam, even with Ayton now out of the picture. While Booker, Beal and Durant will be hard to contain on most nights, Phoenix still lacks depth on their roster, which could potentially hurt them if one of their stars sits out due to injury.
Portland Trail Blazers: 23-59
With Lillard now gone, Blazers fans should understand that it will take years before this team becomes competitive again. The addition of Ayton and Henderson may speed up the rebuilding process but don’t get your hopes too high for now.
Sacramento Kings: 47-35
Everybody is already counting out Sacramento’s surprising playoff appearance last season, but this team is young and still has room for improvement. They are a confident team and nobody should take them lightly.
San Antonio Spurs: 22-60
We’d like to assure you that Wembanyama’s arrival won’t instantly elevate the Spurs into playoff contention next season. There will be days when Wemby will struggle and there will be days where he’ll thrive. This will be a long rebuild for the Spurs.
Toronto Raptors: 39-41
Like Chicago, the Raptors are currently stuck in mediocrity. They will be good enough to make the playoffs, but there’s also a chance that they’ll miss it entirely. They need to make some additional moves to improve this team.
Utah Jazz: 38-44
This team has the potential to reach the playoffs if the John Collins trade pans out. However, the move comes with a risk as Markkanen plays the same position as Collins. It’d be interesting to see if those two can co-exist on the court.
Washington Wizards: 19-63
Not much expectation for the Wizards next season. Poole and Kuzma will definitely have a shooting exhibition and both of them will try to outscore each other, but that’s about it.
