Raptors News: Final roster revealed, injury updates, season predictions

Final Season Predictions

The regular season tips off tonight for four teams, while the Toronto Raptors will join most other teams in starting their seasons on Wednesday. Here are my best guesses at how things will play out this season in the league and with the major awards; my Raptors-specific predictions will come tomorrow.

Eastern Conference Playoffs

1. Boston Celtics
2. Cleveland Cavaliers
3. Philadelphia 76ers
4. New York Knicks
5. Milwaukee Bucks
6. Indiana Pacers
7. Orlando Magic
8. Miami Heat

The Boston Celtics will repeat as Eastern Conference champions, taking down the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Western Conference Playoffs

1. Oklahoma City Thunder
2. Phoenix Suns
3. Minnesota Timberwolves
4. Denver Nuggets
5. Dallas Mavericks
6. Golden State Warriors
7. Memphis Grizzlies
8. New Orleans Pelicans

The Oklahoma City Thunder will take down the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals.

NBA Finals

The Boston Celtics will defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Finals

Awards

MVP - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Defensive Player of the Year - Chet Holmgren
Most Improved Player - RJ Barrett
Coach of the Year - Mike Budenholzer
Clutch Player of the Year - Devin Booker
Rookie of the Year - Zach Edey
Executive of the Year - Sam Presti

2025 Draft Top 5 (worst records)

1. Washington Wizards
2. Brooklyn Nets
3. Portland Trail Blazers
4. Utah Jazz
5. Detroit Pistons

What's Next

The Boston Celtics raise a banner and host the New York Knicks tonight at 7:30 pm ET on TNT. Tomorrow night, tune into the Toronto Raptors hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers at 7:30 pm ET.