With the new NBA season lurking around the corner, it’s that time of the year again when we predict the win-loss records for each team.
As expected, only the Boston Celtics managed to break the 60-win barrier last season, with them going 64-18. For context, winning 60-plus regular season games in the NBA is a hard achievement for any team. It’s fairly challenging to keep that level of consistency for 82 contests.
Today, a lot of teams beefed up their lineup during the offseason. While it remains to be seen if some of them can break the 60-win barrier, there’s optimism that the Celtics will not be alone in that category this year.
Find out the win-loss records for your favorite NBA teams for the 2024-2025 season.
Atlanta Hawks: 39-43
The departure of Dejounte Murray only means one thing: the Trae Young show is back. He will inevitably score a ridiculous amount of points this year. However, it’s not going to necessarily mean that the Hawks are poised to win a lot of games. If rookie Zaccharie Risacher somehow pans out, perhaps a play-in spot is in the books for them.
Boston Celtics: 61-21
The Celtics are expected to perform well below their expectations in some games, and that’s understandable. After their Finals win, three of their top five guys suited up for the 2024 Olympics rather than take a breather. Regardless, they are still the team to beat in the NBA, and their win-loss record in the regular season should not affect their performance when April rolls around.
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Brooklyn Nets: 18-64
Brace yourselves, Nets fans, because this season is about to get ugly. With Miles Bridges now suiting for the Knicks, the team will rely heavily on the basketball skills of Cam Johnson and Cam Thomas. Maybe Ben Simmons will finally wake up from his slump and perform in a respectable way. Not likely.
Charlotte Hornets: 37-45
This win-loss record prediction for one of the NBA’s lowly teams can easily shift throughout the year, and it all depends on LaMelo Ball’s availability. Should he stay healthy, there’s reason to believe that they could win at least 40 to 45 games this season.
Chicago Bulls: 30-52
We really don’t expect Zach LaVine to carry this team to more than 30 wins, do we? He’s a regular-season performer, not a playoff kind of guy. He’ll get his usual numbers, but the Bulls won’t get the wins needed.
Cleveland Cavaliers: 50-32
The media-induced drama surrounding Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland was finally put to rest, and the Cavs can now solely focus on the new season to improve their performance as a team. Fifty wins is an achievable feat for them, considering that their line-up is pretty intact from last season to this day.
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Dallas Mavericks: 54-28
Is a 54-win projection a good win-loss prediction for one of the NBA’s surprising teams last season? That’s fair for a team as loaded as the Mavs. Aside from Luka and Kyrie, they now have Klay Thompson in tow and ready to shoot a ton of open threes for the team.
Denver Nuggets: 52-30
Losing KCP was a huge blow for this Nuggets team heading into the 2024-2025 season. They are banking on the improvement of Christian Braun and Peyton Watson to fill the shooting guard spot. While their record may take a slight hit, they still have Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray to anchor their offense.
Detroit Pistons: 24-58
Will the additions of Tobias Harris, Malik Beasley, and Tim Hardaway Jr. be enough to garner some additional wins for the Pistons and take a realistic shot at the play-in games this season? Probably not, if we’re being honest. They should at least improve slightly from their abysmal performance last season and win at least 24 games.
Golden State Warriors: 42-40
After losing Klay Thompson to the Mavs this offseason, the Warriors are now entering unknown territory. Should Steph Curry stay healthy for most of the year, it’s generally safe to say that the team will win more than 40 games. Sadly, it does look like their championship window has finally closed.
Houston Rockets: 47-35
Banking on the progress of Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr., and Jalen Green, the Rockets should have no problem winning close to 50 games this year. They found the blueprint on how to be consistent at winning during the latter part of last season, and there’s optimism that they will continue their fine play moving forward.
Indiana Pacers: 48-36
Pascal Siakam finally has a full training camp under his belt, which bodes well for the Pacers. As one of the most surprising teams last season, there’s no reason that they’ll regress as a team. They are an energized bunch and will try to outscore opposing teams on most nights.
Los Angeles Clippers: 39-43
Let’s get this out of the way: Kawhi has only averaged 38 appearances per year in the last six seasons. Now, with Paul George out, they will rely heavily on James Harden to carry the offensive burden whenever Leonard sits. The 39-43 win-loss prediction is somewhat modest, as they are capable of falling way short of that number this NBA season.
Los Angeles Lakers: 44-38
NBA insider Shams Charania reported that the Lakers are unapologetically optimistic heading into the 2024-2025 season with JJ Redick at the helm. Bronny James is not the reason for it, no. LeBron has finally accepted his place in the game and is no longer out to prove to everybody that he’s the GOAT. Now, if Anthony Davis plays exceptionally well, maybe they will achieve more wins than predicted above.
Memphis Grizzlies: 45-37
Let’s not overhype the Grizzlies yet. Morant got injured during their opening preseason game, and that’s nerve-wracking for their fans. If he can somehow manage to play 80% of their regular season games and stay out of trouble, then 45 wins should be a realistic number for their team.
Miami Heat: 46-36
It’s hard to gauge this Heat team’s success on the court. Their core has been together for quite a few years now, and it feels like they’ve regressed since their 2023 Finals run. But Coach Spo is still at the helm, and it’s hard to bet against a genius like him.
Milwaukee Bucks: 49-33
Let’s just brush off Damian Lillard’s first season with the Bucks. It’s his first time out of Portland, and he was adjusting how to play with a talent like Giannis. Year two with the team should be different, at least on paper. With the talent on this team, the Bucks should easily get to 49 wins and perhaps more.
Minnesota Timberwolves: 55-27
Even after losing Karl-Anthony Towns via trade, there’s no reason why the Wolves cannot replicate the success they had in the 2023-2024 season. Anthony Edwards is still the main man on this team, and he will only get better. Watch out for him to be consistently included in this year’s MVP race.
New Orleans Pelicans: 50-32
This will be the year the Pelicans win 50 games, and Zion Williamson plays over 80% of their games. For the bonus track, he’s going to be healthy for the playoffs. Too optimistic, right? Probably. But with Dejounte Murray in the lineup, Zion won’t be tasked to score each time on the offensive end, further easing his offensive load on the floor.
New York Knicks: 60-22
Another 60-win team aside from the Celtics? If somebody can do it, it’s certainly the Knicks. They are pretty loaded from top to bottom, especially after the addition of Karl-Anthony Towns. Can they unseat Boston as the top squad in the Eastern Conference? Knicks fans are optimistic that their team can outplay the Celtics in a seven-game series.
Oklahoma City Thunder: 56-26
The Thunder will be a very good regular-season team. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will expand his game to new heights and will be a regular participant in every MVP ranking this season. He came in second for the league’s most prestigious individual award in 2024. Chet Holmgren’s expected ascension as the team’s second-best player will do wonders for them this year.
Orlando Magic: 49-33
The Magic had a great run last season, and there’s not a single reason why they can’t replicate it again. They pried Kentavious Caldwell-Pope away from Denver in order to add a championship-caliber veteran to their lineup. Paolo Banchero is on his way to becoming one of the best big forwards in the league today.
Philadelphia 76ers: 54-28
Fifty-four wins for the Sixers? The East is truly loaded! That win-loss prediction sounds about right with the addition of Paul George in their lineup for the 2024-2025 NBA season. Embiid won’t be tasked to shoulder all the offensive load due to George and Maxey’s presence on the court.
Phoenix Suns: 48-34
After one year of the Durant, Booker, and Beal experiment, maybe the Suns still have what it takes to be seriously taken as contenders this year. The trio did not really get acclimated with each other’s game style due to Beal’s injury woes last season. Perhaps they can surprise us and wreak havoc as previously predicted?
Portland Trail Blazers: 21-61
On paper, the Blazers’ roster has what it takes to be a decent team with enough talent to reach the play-in tournament. That’s speculation, of course. Reality speaking, this team does not have an alpha in it. Ayton arguably peaked, and Jerami Grant did, too. Plus, coach Chauncey Billups has struggled mightily on the sidelines to get this team going.
Sacramento Kings: 48-34
The addition of DeMar DeRozan should catapult this team into one of the top six seeds in the West this season. Despite their disappointing finish in the 2023-2024 season, there’s tons of optimism for the Kings to perform beyond expectations this year.
San Antonio Spurs: 29-53
If Chris Paul was in his prime and joined forces with Victor Wembanyama, then the Spurs would be a 50-win team. However, that’s not the case here. They will be an entertaining bunch, but they will continue to struggle in the regular season for at least a year or two.
Toronto Raptors: 33-49
The Raptors need a lot of shooting to win beyond 33 games. Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett aren’t really lights-out shooters, per se. Gradey Dick has shown some promise in that area in the latter part of last season, but it’s hard to project his development coming in at year two.
Utah Jazz: 34-48
The Lauri Markkanen sweepstakes came and went, and to no one’s surprise, he opted to re-sign with Utah. Truth be told, he may be the main guy at Salt Lake City, but elsewhere, he’ll be a second or third option for most teams. Sadly, the Jazz are still high on him to end their playoff drought.
Washington Wizards: 16-66
To no one’s surprise, the Wizards are projected to have another horrendous year in the league. Jordan Poole’s confidence continues to be shaky, and Kyle Kuzma is content with being the main guy on an atrocious team, shooting tons of shots without further repercussions.
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