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The NBArank panel, made up of over 200 reporters, editors, producers and analysts, was asked to rank players based on their predicted contributions for the 2022-23 season only.
Predicting the NBA champ for 2022-23.
The Atlanta Hawks are a basketball team.
The NBArank is no. 67.
He will come off the bench for Atlanta in a role he thrived in a season ago. He played 29.4 minutes per game in 27 starts. In 36 games off the bench, he averaged 17 points, 4.1 rebound and 3.3 assists, with an improvement in all shooting splits. A concrete role could lead to a leap.
The person is Andrew Lopez.
The Boston Celtics are a basketball team.
The 2021 NBArank is not currently known.
Williams has steadily increased his 3-point shooting volume and percentage each season, topping out at 3.4 attempts per game last season. It's important for him to repeat those numbers because of the injury to Danilo Gallinari.
The person is Tim Bontemps.
The New York Knicks are based in New York.
The 2021 NBArank is not currently known.
There is a huge question for 2022-23: how much will Robinson benefit from the arrival of a new player? Robinson didn't like setup play last season. According to Second Spectrum tracking, Brunson had more passes leading to dunks than any New York starter.
The person is Kevin Pelton.
There is a basketball team from Cleveland.
The 2021 NBArank is not currently known.
He was able to surpass his ranking in 2022-23 because he learned how to play in the NBA Finals with his teammates. He is the leader of the bench unit and could prove to be very valuable for Cleveland.
Dave Mc Menamin is a person.
The Brooklyn Nets are a basketball team.
There is a new NBArank in 2021.
Curry can shoot the lights out and should be able to stretch the floor with the other players. During 19 games with the Nets, Curry was a career 43.9% shooter from beyond the 3-point line. The Nets' offense has a chance to be great with Curry and Joe Harris in it.
Friedell.
The Kings are from the state of California.
The 2021 NBArank is not currently known.
Murray is poised to make an immediate impact in the NBA after leading college basketball in scoring and winning the league's Most Valuable Player award at the summer league in Las Vegas. He will play a big part in whether the Kings make the playoffs or not.
The person is Jonathan Givony.
The Memphis Grizzles are a basketball team.
The 2021 NBArank is not currently known.
One of the league's most efficient and explosive pick-and-roll finishers has emerged as one of the league's most efficient swing skill players. He ranked third out of 45 players with at least 100 opportunities as a roll man last season.
The person is MacMahon.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are a professional basketball team.
The NBArank is 63 in 2021.
The game to watch is on Nov. 30th. Minnesota will have a chance to show what it can do in the second round of the playoffs. Russell averaged a career high in assists last season but still needs to prove he can be the lead guard in an offense including Rudy Gobert.
There is a person named Jamal collier.
The Dallas Mavericks are a basketball team.
The NBArank is 60 in 2021.
Wood has an opportunity to prove that he can contribute to a winning team as a new face in a new place. Wood will be used as a sixth man by the Mavs as he enters a contract year.
The person is MacMahon.
The Portland Trail blazers.
The 2021 NBArank is not currently known.
The reason he could exceed his ranking in 2022-23 is because he finally got a chance to show what he can do last season, when he averaged a career-high 17.3 points. In January, he averaged 24.1 points and 6.7 assists.
The name of the person is Ohm Youngmisuk.
The Indiana Pacers are a basketball team.
The NBArank is 51 in 2021.
Three-point shooting is a swing skill. After joining the Pacers, Hield shot a career-worst 36.2% from 3 in 26 games, but he is still one of the league's best threats from deep, shooting at least 39% for four consecutive seasons. If Indiana wants to deal him, teams will still be interested in his shooting ability.
The person said "collie."
The Utah Jazz are a jazz band.
The NBArank is 48 in 2021.
With every veteran on the Jazz roster, the big question is whether or not they will trade him. He could help a contender now that he's comfortable playing off the ball. It will be difficult to move him because he will turn 35 before the start of the season, and his $14.3 million partial guarantee for the next 24 years.
The person is MacMahon.
The Portland Trail blazers.
The NBArank is 74 in the year 2021.
Will Nurkic stay healthy? After 56 games last season, he was shut down with a foot injury. Portland needs him to battle the bigs in the West such as Karl- Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert.
The person is called Youngmisuk.
The Boston Celtics are a basketball team.
The NBArank is 65 in 2021.
In exchange for a first-round pick and salary this off-season, the Celtics got a new face in the form of guard Malcolm Brogdon. Can he adapt to a bench role after being a starter? Can he stay healthy after playing 92 games in the last two years? Boston could have the sixth man of the year if both answers are true.
The words Bontemps are used.
The Washington Wizards are an American basketball team.
The NBArank is 50 in 2021.
When he joined the Wizards at the trade deadline, he averaged 22.1PPG with a true shooting percentage of.606, which would have been a career high. How they fit will be worth watching, as they didn't play any of the 17 games.
The town of Pelton.
The Utah Jazz are a jazz band.
The NBArank is 90 in 2021.
Swing skill is needed for your bench quickly. The sixth man of the year is called the Jazz. He arrived in Utah with a reputation as a reckless gunner, but he has refined his shot selection with the Jazz, firing away from 3-point range and attacking the basket.
The person is MacMahon.
The New Orleans NBA team.
The NBArank is 94 in 2021.
Will Valanciunas' game fit with Zion? Valanciunas was 57-of-158 with a 3-point shot last year. Will Valanciunas have to be outside more in order to get to the rim with Williamson's tendencies?
There is a person named Lopez.
The Denver Nuggets are a professional basketball team.
The NBArank is 69 in 2021.
For 2022-23, there is a huge question about Gordon's role. Gordon's role is going to shift with the return of Murray and Porter and the addition of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. Gordon will no longer be the primary on-ball defender now that KCP has joined the team. Gordon has the ability to be an impact defensive player, but his night-to-night job will be dependent on the opponent.
There is a person named "KendraAndrews."
There is a Magic team in San Francisco.
The 2021 NBArank is not currently known.
The reason he could exceed his ranking in 2022-23 is because he is the favorite to win the Freshman of the Year award. He will be asked to play a featured role for a team that struggled to score last season because of his scoring instincts and ability to shoulder an offensive load. He'll be a mismatch at the NBA level from the beginning.
There is a person named Givony.
Oklahoma City's basketball team.
The 2021 NBArank is not currently known.
Will his sophomore leap be large? Giddey missed the last six weeks of the season and was not included on the first team. The 19-year-old point guard leads all rookies in assists and finished second in rebound.
There is a person named Givony.
The Cleveland Indians.
The NBArank is 80 in 2021.
Is there enough room for him in Cleveland? The Cavs now have a loaded backcourt rotation because of the addition of Mitchell. It is worth keeping an eye on whether LeVert will continue to have a role on this team or be moved.
The person said "collie."
The Atlanta Hawks are an American basketball team.
The NBArank is 50 in 2021.
Capela is a top rebounder in the game. Capela led the league in boards in 2020-21 and was fourth last season with 11.9 per game. Trae Young led the NBA in alley-oops last season, and Capela is one of the top players in the NBA.
There is a person named Lopez.
The Chicago Bulls are a professional basketball team.
The NBArank is 57 in 2021.
How healthy will Ball be this year? Ball hasn't played in a game in over a month and has experienced pain when he ramps up basketball activity. He is not expected to take part in the start of training camp, raising questions about when he might be able to return to the floor.
The person said "collie."
The Memphis Grizzles are in San Francisco.
The NBArank is 78 in 2021.
The Golden State Warriors play Christmas Day. In the Bay Area, his teammates refer to him as "Dillon the Villain", so circle this holiday game against the Warriors. Making Stephen Curry's life difficult in a marquee match-up would definitely boost the pursuit of All-Defensive recognition, as it would make him think twice about playing.
The person is MacMahon.
The Brooklyn Nets are a basketball team.
The NBArank is 28 in 2021.
There is one game to watch. Over a year has passed since the start of the game's build up. Simmons, who was traded to Brooklyn for a package centered around James Harden just before last season's deadline, was booed and chants of "F--- Ben Simmons!" throughout the night. Emotions will be running high in the building between the two teams that think they can rise to the top.
Friedell's name is Friedell.
The Toronto Raptors are based in San Francisco.
The NBArank is 72 in 2021.
There is a swing skill. Last season, Anunoby averaged a career-high 17.1 points per game, but did so with below average efficiency. Anunoby shot better on shots with less than two seconds of touch time, but worse when he had the ball longer.
The town of Pelton.
The Kings are in San Francisco.
The 2021 NBArank is not currently known.
Will Barnes adapt to Mike Brown's system? Barnes, who has started in every game he has played in during nine of his past 10 seasons, will be needed to provide veteran experience on a team that will rely on young stars and incorporate new players.
The person is called Youngmisuk.
The Atlanta Hawks are a professional basketball team.
The NBArank is 54 in 2021.
Collins is one of the league's premier posterizers who will dunk on anyone in his path. The man wore a shirt of himself dunking on the Philadelphia 76ers player. He's more than just a dunker, but it's fun to watch him shoot baskets.
There is a person named Lopez.
The Denver Nuggets are based in San Francisco.
The NBArank is 41 in 2021.
Porter has yet to play a complete NBA campaign due to injuries, and that's a huge question for 2022-23. He had his third back surgery last year. Porter is wondering what he will look like after missing a season. Can he stay healthy as the Nuggets try to make noise in a loaded West?
The person said, "Assenys."
The New York Knicks are a basketball team.
The NBArank is 42 in 2021.
Two years ago, the Knicks were a surprise top-four seed, or the face of a disappointing season that saw the Knicks miss the playoffs. This is a critical season for him in New York and the arrival of free agent guard Jalen Brunson should relieve some ballhandling pressure off him.
The words Bontemps are used.
The Boston Celtics are an American basketball team.
The 2021 NBArank is not currently known.
Horford can keep turning back the clock. The Celtics' veteran big man had a brilliant season upon returning to Boston, but that same level of performance could be difficult to duplicate as he enters his age-36 season. Expect the Celtics to be careful with Horford's minutes in order to preserve him for the playoffs.
The words Bontemps are used.
The Dallas Mavericks are a professional basketball team.
NBArank:68.
The big question for 2022-23 is if the 3-point shooting for Dallas was fake or not. After being traded to the Mavericks, he hit 40.4% of his 3-point shots. His ability to make defenses pay on good long-range looks is important when he plays with Luka Doncic.
The person is MacMahon.
The Memphis Grizzles are a basketball team.
The 2021 NBArank is not currently known.
A strong argument can be made that Bane, the second-best player on a 56- win team last season, has already outplayed his ranking. Jrue Holiday was the only guard who averaged more than 18 points per game with a true shooting percentage greater than 56. Bane is a solid defender and elite 3-point shooter who has blossomed into a well-rounded scorer.
The person is MacMahon.
The New York Knicks are a basketball team.
The NBArank is 44 in 2021.
There is one game to watch in December. The league launched a tampering investigation into whether or not the Knicks crossed the line in their dealings with the father of one of their players. There will be an extra edge in the building as the former team squares off against the player it tried to re-sign.
Friedell's name is Friedell.
The Pacers
The NBArank is 44 in 2021.
Is it ready for another round of Turner trade speculation? Turner's name will likely bounce around in trade rumors as Indiana continues to part with its former core.
The person said "collie."
The Los Angeles Lakers are a professional basketball team.
The NBArank is 29 in 2021.
Can he be a winning player with Anthony Davis and the rest of the team? Can the Lakers find a trade partner to send him somewhere else, or will they just let his contract come off the books next summer and keep their draft picks? L.A.'s season will be decided by the question.
Mc Menamin.
The Portland Trail blazers are in San Francisco.
The NBArank is 53 in 2021.
Grant's skill set makes him a valuable contributor for a playoff contender and someone who should have no problem fitting in, even if he doesn't get as many shots as he would like. Portland has a long defender and experience in the front court with him.
The person is called Youngmisuk.
The New York Knicks are a basketball team.
The 2021 NBArank is not currently known.
Two years ago,Barrett shot 40.1% from 3-point range, one of the biggest questions for 2022-23. He shot 32% and 34% in the NBA. There is a difference between being a high-end wing player and a solid starter. The Knicks will be hoping for a high-end outcome after giving him a big money extension.
The words Bontemps are used.
The HoustonRockets are a Houston basketball team.
The NBArank is 62 in 2021.
Green has the ability to compete for scoring titles, as he showed down the stretch of his first season. He scored over 30 points in seven of the last eight games, including a 41-point finale. After a summer in the weight room, he should be a better finish.
The person is MacMahon.
The Miami Heat is a basketball team.
The 2021 NBArank is not currently known.
How much of a distraction will there be without an extension? If Herro is not able to get a contract extension done before the season, how much will that affect the organization? After winning the Sixth Man award in 2021, Herro wants to be a starter.
Friedell's name is Friedell.
The Miami Heat is a basketball team.
The NBArank is 43 in 2021.
Will he be in better shape in twenty two? After the season, Heat president Pat Riley made reference to the conditioning of the 36-year-old, and it remains to be seen if he will be able to play at the same level. With two years and over $60 million remaining on Lowry's contract, the Heat don't have much choice other than to hope that he can turn it around after a disappointing first season in Miami.
Friedell's name is Friedell.
The Pacers.
The NBArank is 73 in 2021.
There is one game to watch in November. The Kings traded away a lot of their assets in the Sabonis deal. In a loss to his old team in March, he recorded 13 points and 15 assists, but only shot 4-for-14.
The person is called Youngmisuk.
The Boston Celtics are an American basketball team.
The 2021 NBArank is not currently known.
Williams injured his knee late in the regular season and the Celtics never looked the same. Williams will be a leading candidate for defensive player of the year if he can stay healthy for the entire season.
The words Bontemps are used.
The Chicago Bulls are a basketball team.
The NBArank is 39 in 2021.
Will Vucevic bounce back in a year? The Bulls thought they had a trio of All-Stars with them, but the big man had a disappointing season, shooting 34% from 3 and struggling on defense.
The person said "collie."
The Philadelphia 76ers are a basketball team.
The NBArank is 46 in 2021.
Harris played the best basketball of his career over the final two months of last season, and that's one huge question for 2022-23 Can he handle that role on a team where he is the fourth scorer? PJ Tucker will cause Harris to spend more time at small forward.
The words Bontemps are used.
The Golden State Warriors are a basketball team.
The 2021 NBArank is not currently known.
He should make a strong campaign for sixth man of the year because he could exceed his ranking in 2022-23. The hope is that his role as the Warriors' sixth man will be more consistent and that will set him up for more success. He has shown the ability to grow his game each year in the league, and there's no reason that shouldn't continue with the experience of a title run under his belt
The person said, "Assenys."
The Kings are from the state of California.
The NBArank is 34 in the year 2021.
Fox took a step back last season, but he was able to exceed his ranking in 2022-23. He has not played in more than 59 games in the last three years. If he can stay healthy, Fox is one of the fastest players in the league, and a new coaching staff could provide him with a boost to return to averages of 25.2 points and 7.2 assists.
The person is called Youngmisuk.
The Memphis Grizzles are a basketball team.
The NBArank is 71 in 2021.
Jackson's season will be impacted by the stress fracture in his right foot. He will miss some of the regular season due to a recovery timetable of four to six months. It's an unfortunate development for a player who has had a lot of injuries in his four NBA seasons.
The person is MacMahon.
There is a Cleveland basketball team.
The NBArank is 61 in 2021.
If Allen was able to put up career-best numbers of 16.1 points and 10.8 rebound per game in his first taste of playing alongside Evan Mobley, how much can he spike that production now that the connection between him and his fellow big man has had a chance.
Mc Menamin.
The Phoenix Suns are a basketball team.
The NBArank is 35 in the year 2021.
One game to watch is Feb. 7 at Brooklyn, a game that could have been different if Kevin Durant had not requested a trade. Ayton could have been a Net for this clash of championship hopefuls if Durant had wanted it that way. Ayton could veto any trade that involved him for a year.
Mc Menamin.
The Denver Nuggets are a professional basketball team.
The 2021 NBArank is not currently known.
There is a game to watch on October 19th. Denver's season opener will be the first time that Jamal Murray has played in an NBA game in about a year and a half, since he tore his left knee in a preseason game. It's almost impossible that this game will give a complete and accurate assessment of Murray's recovery, but it will give the first look at him after a long journey and a mental hurdle that he struggled with.
The person said, "Assenys."
The Phoenix Suns are based in San Francisco.
The NBArank is 66 in 2021.
Three Suns players, including Bridges, ranked in the top 25 in defensive real plus-minus last season. Monty Williams said the key to Phoenix's defensive success was Bridges' ability to crowd ballhandlers while also disrupting as a help defender.
Mc Menamin.
The Oklahoma City Thunder is a basketball team.
The NBArank is 36 in 2021.
How will another long rebuilding season affect Gilgeous- Alexander? The Thunder have won a total of 46 games in the past two seasons, and with their leading scorer out for the season, the team is in danger of missing out on another lottery. The past two seasons, the team has averaged over forty games per season. Can he live a long life? How will rebuilding affect his growth?
The person is called Youngmisuk.
The Kings are from the state of California.
The NBArank is 40 in 2021.
There is one game to watch in February. The Pacers visited the Kings about six weeks after they traded for Domonics, but the big man sat out with a knee injury. He will have to wait until 2023 for his return to his home state of Indiana.
Mc Menamin.
There is a basketball team from Cleveland.
The NBArank is 84 in 2021.
Garland averaged a career-high 21.7 points and 8.6 assists last season, and he could surpass his ranking in 2022-23 Garland could crack 40% from 3 for the first time this season with the addition of Mitchell. Garland is expected to rack up plenty of double-doubles and possibly flirt with close to 10 assists per game.
The person is called Youngmisuk.
The New Orleans NBA team.
The NBArank is 30 in 2021.
The Portland game is one to watch. This will be the first time that he will have to face Damian Lillard, who he played two times with New Orleans. The first eight years of his NBA career were spent with Lillard. They are going at each other in a game.
There is a person named Lopez.
The Philadelphia 76ers are a basketball team.
The 2021 NBArank is not currently known.
Maxey was thrust into the starting point guard role for the 76ers last season after being a bit player as a freshman. The season was a foundation piece. He could leap higher on this list if he can repeat his shooting jump from 30% to 41% in his third NBA season.
The words Bontemps are used.
The Golden State Warriors are a professional basketball team.
The NBArank is 37 in the year 2021.
The swing skill is defense. Green will be the key to the Warriors defense. Before his back injury last season, Green was putting up a convincing defensive player of the year campaign, and the Warriors need that from him again all season. When he was on the bench, Golden State's defensive rating went from 104.2 to 112.0.
The person said, "Assenys."
The Atlanta Hawks are a basketball team.
The NBArank is 83 in the year 2021.
It's time to see if Murray is worth the price Atlanta paid for him. There are many reasons to believe that he will be, as he averaged 21.1 points, 9.2 assists, 8.3 rebound and 2.0 steals per game last year. Murray can run the show when Trae Young isn't around. He can be effective when they share the court.
There is a person named Lopez.
The Charlotte Hornets are a basketball team.
The NBArank is 47 in 2021.
Ball is poised to make the leap in his basketball progression this season. He has shown improvement in each of his first two years and will be counted on even more as Steve Clifford takes the helm again in Charlotte. Ball averaged 20.1 points, 7.6 assists and 6.7 rebound in 75 games last year. He has a lot of faith in his ability to grow.
Friedell's name is Friedell.
The New Orleans NBA team.
The NBArank is 23 in 2021.
The biggest question for 2022-23 is health. It has been over 500 days since we've seen a basketball game. Since we last saw him, he has hired a personal trainer and chef to help him get his body in tip top shape. He averaged 27 points last time we saw him. He could be a top-20 player.
There is a person named Lopez.
The Toronto Raptors are based in San Francisco.
The 2021 NBArank is not currently known.
The game is at Brooklyn. If the Raptors had been willing to put last season's rookies of the year in a trade package, they would have been able to land Kevin Durant, but they chose not to. Barnes was a big part of the team that made it to the playoffs. Toronto's next star will be on display against the Nets.
There is a person named Givony.
The Toronto Raptors are a basketball team.
The NBArank is 56 in 2021.
Do heavy minutes take their toll? VanVleet has averaged more than 35 MPG in each of the past three seasons, putting him in second place for most in the NBA in the next two decades. VanVleet missed 10 games due to injury or knee issues.
The town of Pelton.
The Golden State Warriors are a basketball team.
The NBArank is 32 in 2021.
For the first time in three years, Thompson has a full summer of rest and recovery, which will allow him to play an entire season. Thompson could vault back into the group of elite two-way players if he can get a more consistent season under his belt.
The person said, "Assenys."
There is a Cleveland basketball team.
The 2021 NBArank is not currently known.
What's next after a great debut? He was already one of the most versatile defenders in the NBA as a rookies and should continue to grow as his frame and ability to handle physical contact evolve. Cleveland should have home-court advantage in the playoffs as a result of the arrival of Mitchell and Mobley.
There is a person named Givony.
The Detroit Pistons are a professional basketball team.
The NBArank is 76 in 2021.
Cunningham is a Swiss Army knife with a 7-foot wingspan and is capable of sliding between any of the back court positions. He can play on or off the ball with his ability to pass and shoot. The soon-to-be 21-year-old should make a jump in his sophomore season after shooting 34% as a freshman.
There is a person named Givony.
The Boston Celtics are a basketball team.
The NBArank is 49 in 2021.
Smart wasn't the first guard to win defensive player of the year by mistake. Smart has been considered one of the best defensive guards in the NBA, and he was a huge part of Boston's league-leading defense over the final two and a half months.
The words Bontemps are used.
The Brooklyn Nets are a basketball team.
The NBArank is 20 in 2021.
Will he be a part of the team in 2022-23? Irving is one of the most dynamic offensive guards in the league, but his ability to be a fully invested member of the team he is playing for continues to be in question. After missing most of last season for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine and missing parts of the 2020-21 season for various non-basketball reasons, Irving needs to prove he can play at a high level night after night on the court.
Friedell's name is Friedell.
The Golden State Warriors are based in San Francisco.
The NBArank is 77 in 2021.
Is he able to follow up his All-Star season? He was a starter and earned his first All-Star selection after a great start to the season. This season won't be about making the All-Star team again, but how he will maintain that level of play for an entire season as the Warriors chase a repeat title.
The person said, "Assenys."
The Milwaukee Bucks are based in San Francisco.
The NBArank is 19 in the year 2021.
The Celtics play Christmas Day. The Boston Celtics will host the Milwaukee Brewers for the first time since their season ended in the East semifinals last year. The result would have been different if Middleton had not injured his knee in the first round.
The person said "collie."
The Toronto Raptors are a basketball team.
The NBArank is 38 in 2021.
Three-point shooting is a swing skill. After making just 30% of his 3s during a frustrating 2020-21 campaign, he bounced back and made the All-NBA third team for the second time in three years. He attempted just 2.2 per game, his lowest mark since the beginning of the year.
The town of Pelton.
The New Orleans Pelicans are based in San Francisco.
The NBArank is 26 in 2021.
He has become a true three-level scorer due to his swing skill. His game is very good. He was third in field goals per game last year. His 3-point percentage went from 38.7% on 6.1 attempts per game in the previous two seasons to 38.7% on 4.1 attempts per game in the new one.
There is a person named Lopez.
The Chicago Bulls are based in San Francisco.
The NBArank is 45 in 2021.
DeRozan had a career-high 27.9 points per game last season and became more efficient from his favorite spots. He was the NBA's leader in both field goal makes and attempts, and he was also the leader on those shots.
The person said "collie."
The Chicago Bulls are a basketball team.
The NBArank is 33 in 2021.
The biggest question for 2022-23 is how LaVine's left knee is. Before the All-Star break, LaVine experienced some pain. LaVine had knee surgery in May and missed 13 of the last 43 games. If healthy, LaVine could be in the All-Star game for the third year in a row.
The town of Pelton.
The Milwaukee Bucks are a professional basketball team.
The NBArank is 22 in 2021.
He had a career-best 3-point shooting season and was one of the most disruptive perimeter defenders in the league. If Holiday can overcome his offensive struggles in the playoffs, he could rise on this list.
The person said "collie."
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