Myself and the newest addition to Believeland-Sports.com Jake Samulak are giving our predictions for the upcoming NBA season.

Eastern Conference playoff teams

Jack’s Picks

Cleveland Cavaliers

Boston Celtics

Toronto Raptors

Milwaukee Bucks

Washington Wizards

Miami Heat

Philadelphia 76ers

Charlotte Hornets

Jake’s Picks

Cleveland Cavaliers

Washington Wizards

Toronto Raptors

Boston Celtics

Milwaukee Bucks

Charlotte Hornets

Miami Heat

Philadelphia 76ers

Western Conference playoff teams

Jack’s Picks

Golden State Warriors

Houston Rockets

Oklahoma City Thunder

San Antonio Spurs

Portland Trail Blazers

Minnesota Timberwolves

Memphis Grizzlies

Jake’s Picks

Golden State Warriors

Oklahoma City Thunder

Houston Rockets

San Antonio Spurs

Minnesota Timberwolves

Los Angeles Clippers

Portland Trail Blazers

New Orleans Pelicans

NBA Award Predictions

MVP

Both: Lebron James, Cleveland Cavaliers

Rookie of the Year

Jack: Ben Simmons, Philadelphia 76ers

Jake: Kyle Kuzma, Los Angeles Lakers

Defensive Player of the Year

Both: Rudy Gobert, Utah Jazz

Coach of the Year

Jack: Billy Donovan, Oklahoma City Thunder

Jake: Tyronn Lue, Cleveland Cavaliers

Most Improved Player

Jack: Myles Turner, Indiana Pacers

Jake: Brandon Ingram, Los Angeles Lakers

Sixth Man of the Year

Jack: Eric Gordon, Houston Rockets

Jake: Lou Williams, Los Angeles Clippers

NBA Finals Prediction

Jack: Cavs over Warriors in 7 games

Jake: Cavs over Warriors in 6 games