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Its the Cavaliers world, and the rest of the teams are just living in it. The Celtics look to be the biggest threat along with the Raptors. The real battle could be at the other end of the standings, between Brooklyn and Philadelphia, for the No. 1 draft pick.Atlanta HawksDwight Howard has landed in Atlanta, and he seems happy for the time being, while Paul Millsap will play the stretch four position and allow Howard room to operate inside. Could they mimic the Orlando 2008-09 season?RosterLost: Al Horford, Jeff Teague, Lamar PattersonAdded: Dwight Howard, Jarrett Jack, Malcolm Delaney, Taurean Prince, DeAndre Dembry, Isaia CordinierStar: Dwight Howard. He looks rejuvenated and has plenty to prove to the league. Breakout: Dennis Schroder. The starting point guard role is his, and he should flourish in it.Last Season: Same old Atlanta, no finisher. 48-34Projection: Dwight the difference maker, 48-34 record (4th)Boston CelticsTheyve brought in Al Horford and No. 3 draft pick Jaylen Brown. Is this their time? Are the pieces finally falling the right way for the Celtics to return to the top and be consistent contenders?RosterLost:?Jared Sullinger, Evan Turner, John HollandAdded: Al Horford, Jaylen Brown, Gerald Green, Guerschon Yabusele, Ante Zizic, Demetrius Jackson, Ben Bentil, Abdel Nader.Star: Isaiah Thomas. He will lead the Celtics back into the Eastern Conference Finals as the No. 2 seed.Breakout: Avery Bradley. He is always a contender for Defensive Player of the Year but this season he can really exploit the other end of his game.Last Season: Showed theyre almost ready to return to the top; 48-34 Projection: Should the Cavs be worried? 53-29 record (2nd)Brooklyn NetsThings have been ugly in Brooklyn for a long time, and the forecast for darkness lingers. Theyve cleared out the big contracts and look set to bottom out before attacking the trade period or waiting for free agency next year.RosterLost:?Donald Sloan, Thaddeus Young, Jarrett Jack, Sergey Karasev, Shane Larkin, Markel Brown, Wayne Ellington, Willie Reed.Added: Anthony Bennett, Jeremy Lin, Trevor Booker, Randy Foye, Justin Hamilton, Joe Harris, Luis Scola, Greivis Vasquez, Caris LeVert, Isaiah WhiteheadStar: Jeremy Lin. Linsanity is back in NYC, this time hoping to turn around a broken Brooklyn franchise.Breakout: Impossible to pick but lets hope that Anthony Bennett can show he can play in this league.Last Season: Second last in the East; 21-61 recordProjection: Bottom of the East; 20-62 record (14th)Charlotte HornetsTheyre close but theyre not close enough. Will welcome back Michael Kidd-Gilchrist to their starting five, hoping his perimeter defensive work along with interior work of Roy Hibbert can set up a fast break style of play.RosterLost:?Al Jefferson, Courtney Lee, Jeremy Lin, Troy DanielsAdded: Roy Hibbert, Brian Roberts, Ramon Sessions, Christian Wood, Marco BelinelliStar: Kemba Walker. He has so much talent waiting to explode out of him; this is the season it happens.Breakout: Roy Hibbert. We havent seen the Roy of old since he left Indiana. His defensive prowess will return in Charlotte.Last Season: Good team, just not great; 48-34Projection: Things going south; 39-43 record (9th)Chicago BullsTheir off-season strategy has been to buck the NBA trend of falling in love with the three-point shot to load up on players who can shoot only from inside 20 feet. Fred Hoiberg will need to pull a rabbit out of the hat if they want to compete in the playoffs.RosterLost:?Aaron Brooks, Pau Gasol, ETwaun Moore, Joakim Noah, Mike Dunleavy, Derrick Rose, Justin Holiday, Cameron BairstowAdded: Denzel Valentine, Paul Zipser, Isaiah Canaan, Spencer Dinwiddle, Rajon Rondo, Dwyane Wade, Robin Lopez, Jerian GrantStar: Jimmy Butler. Hes the future of the franchise and needs to be given the keys to drive.Breakout: Doug McDermott. The Bulls need knock-down shooters, and Dougie fits the bill.Last Season: Injuries cruelled them; 42-40Projection: Not sure what is happening in Chicago; 36-46 record (11th)Cleveland CavaliersThe defending champions will be looking to go back to back with LeBron seeking to make his seventh consecutive trip to the NBA Finals.RosterLost:Matthew Dellavedova, Timofey Mozgov, Sasha Kaun, Dahntay JonesAdded: Chris Anderson, Mike Dunleavy, Kay FelderStar: LeBron James. Did you expect it to be anybody else?Breakout: Kevin Love. Sounds weird, we know, but hell return to Minnesota form.Last Season: Champions. 57-25 record.Projection: Can the Cavs do it again? We say theyll post a 59-23 record (1st).Detroit PistonsStan Van Gundy is a mastermind who will extract all that he can out of this talented squad. Andre Drummond should burst out of the blocks and control games without Reggie Jackson; once their point guard returns, theyll settle into a nice rhythm.RosterLost:?Anthony Tolliver, Spencer Dinwiddie, Jodie Meeks, Joel AnthonyAdded: Ish Smith, Jon Leuer, Boban Marjanovic, Henry Ellenson, Michael GbinijeStar: Andre Drummond. Hes a monster inside the paint on both ends.Breakout: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. One of the better perimeter defenders will take the next step toward being a two-way star.Last Season: Van Gundy showed his coaching prowess; 44-38.Projection: Will sneak into the playoffs, but can they do damage? 41-41 record (8th).Indiana PacersEastern Conference sleepers who have the tools to really challenge and rattle cages in the playoffs. Everyone remembers Paul Georges injury but many forget he was once an MVP contender; hell return to that level.RosterLost:?Jordan Hill, Ty Lawson, Solomon Hill, Ian Mahinmi, George Hill, Shayne WhittingtonAdded: Georges Niang, Aaron Brooks, Al Jefferson, Kevin Seraphin, Jeremy Evans, Jeff Teague, Thaddeus YoungStar: Paul George. He will be spoken about as one of the best two-way players in the game once again.Breakout: Myles Turner. High-octane big man who runs the floor all day long.Last Season: Heading in the right direction; 45-37.?Projection: Watch out Eastern Conference; 48-34 record (6th).Miami HeatBaffling is the best way to describe the Heats off-season. They didnt want to pay Dwyane Wade the big bucks so they let him walk, and now the Chris Bosh looks likely to stall. The glory days are well and truly over.RosterLost:?Dwyane Wade, Luol Deng, Joe Johnson, Gerald Green, Dorell Wright, Amare StoudemireAdded: Luke Babbitt, Dion Waiters, Wayne Ellington, James Johnson, Willie Reed, Beno Udrih, Derrick WilliamsStar: Hassan Whiteside. With Wade gone its his turn to take control.Breakout: Justise Winslow. Will get plenty of opportunity this seasonLast Season: Transition from Big Three still hanging around; 48-34.Projection: Wheels have fallen off the bandwagon; 36-46 record (10th).Milwaukee BucksShaping as big-time contenders for the East before Khris Middleton went down with injury, but there is still plenty of optimism surrounding the playing group. Jabari Parker and Giannis Antetokounmpo look primed to lead the Bucks, and are putting the rest of the conference on notice. Fear the Deer.RosterLost:?Jerryd Bayless, Greivis Vasquez, Tyler Ennis, Johnny OBryant, Damien Inglis, O.J Mayo.Added: Thon Maker, Malcolm Brogdon, Mirza Teletovic, Jason Terry, Michael Beasley, Matthew Dellavedova.Last Season: Youth, and found their feet late; 33-49.Projection: This is the Bucks time to shine; 45-37 record (5th).Star: Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Greek Freak is an enigma, and he will continue to puzzle teams this season with his unique skills.Breakout: John Henson. Going to show that he is one of the better rim protectors in the game.New York KnicksDerrick Rose made the bold proclamation that the Knicks and the Warriors had each built a super team. Unfortunately for Derrick, that statement is only 50 percent accurate. The Knicks could be fun to watch, but theyre a long way off being super.RosterLost:?Arron Afflalo, Langston Galloway, Kevin Seraphin, Derrick Williams, Jose Calderon, Jerian Grant, Robin Lopez, Tony WrotenAdded: Derrick Rose, Joakim Noah, Willy Hernangomez, Brandon Jennings, Mindaugas Kuzminskas, Courtney Lee, Maurice Daly Ndour, Marshall Plumlee, Justin HolidayStar: Kristaps Porzingis. The draw card, but can his game continue to expand?Breakout: Brandon Jennings. Hell love the attention NYC brings, and will shine under the bright lights.Last Season: Apart from Kristaps; it was dire in NYC. 32-50.Projection: Knicks fans and media will not be happy; 35-47 record (12th).Orlando MagicPlenty of changeover in Orlando, and a couple of odd picks up for big money. The Jeff Green signing is a bit perplexing, as theyre quite loaded at the small forward position, but frontcourt of Bismack Biyombo and Serge Ibaka is a defensive nightmare for opposing teams. Can Orlando produce some magic and make a playoff push?RosterLost: Brandon Jennings, Victor Oladipo, Ersan Ilyasova, Shabazz Napier, Andrew Nicholson, Dewayne Dedmon, Jason Smith, Devyn MarbleAdded: Serge Ibaka, Jeff Green, Bismack Biyombo, Jodie Meeks, DJ Augustin, Stephen Zimmerman, Cliff Alexander, Damjan Rudez, C.J WilcoxStar: Nikola Vucevic. Big man in the low block is so important to the offensive structure.Breakout: Mario Hezonja. Athletic as they come and ready to burst onto everyones radar.Last Season: Fun and energetic, with growing pains; 35-47.Projection: Plenty of promise but roster doesnt work; 32-50 record (13th).Philadelphia 76ersLook at the positives; they should double their win total from last season. The process is taking a long time to pay off, although they looked like they were on their way before injury struck Ben Simmons. Joel Embiid will still ensure plenty of people tune in for their games.RosterLost :Kendall Marshall, Ish Smith, Carl Landry, Christian Wood, Isaiah CanaanAdded: Ben Simmons, Dario Saric, Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot, Furkan Korkmaz, Jerryd Bayless, Gerald Henderson, Sergio Rodriquez.Star: Ben Simmons. Brought all of the hype to breaking point, but can he make the floor?Breakout: Joel Embiid. Finally on the floor and looks set to showcase his skillset.Last Season: Tanking in full effect; 10-72.Projection: Better but not great; 21-62 record (15th).Toronto RaptorsLooked to be genuine threats to the Eastern Conference throne last year but peaked too early. Can they time their run better this season and take down the King?RosterLost:?Bismack Biyombo, James Johnson, Luis Scola, Jason ThompsonAdded: Jakob Poeltl, Jared Sullinger, Pascal SiakamStar: DeMar DeRozan. He signed a mega contract and now its time to deliver.Breakout: Terrence Ross. He can fade in and out, but this is the season he pieces it together.Last Season: Lost Eastern Conference Final. 56-26 record.Projection: Wanting to go one further; 51-31 record (3rd).Washington WizardsCan John Wall and Bradley Beal stay healthy for an entire season together? If the answer to that question is yes then theyll be a handful for opposing teams. Looking to return to the playoffs, and will prove to be a tough out behind an improved roster.RosterLost:?Alan Anderson, Jared Dudley, Nene, Ramon Sessions,, Garrett Temple, Drew GoodenAdded: Ian Mahinmi, Andrew Nicholson, Johnny OBryant, Jason SmithLast Season: Swallowed up in East that lifted as a whole; 41-41.Projection: The Wizards will run teams off the floor; 43-29 record (7th).Star: John Wall. Roadrunner speed and ready to elevate to the next level.Breakout: Otto Porter. Solid wing defender who will become reliable on offensive end.Projected East Standings1. Cleveland Cavaliers2. Boston Celtics3. Toronto Raptors4. Atlanta Hawks5. Milwaukee Bucks6. Indiana Pacers7. Washington Wizards8. Detroit Pistons9. Charlotte Hornets10. Miami Heat11. Chicago Bulls12. New York Knicks13. Orlando Magic14. Philadelphia 76ers15. Brooklyn Nets Balenciaga Scarpe Outlet . -- Aldon Smith believes he is on the path to being sober for good. Balenciaga Outlet Italia . -- Patrick Reed got an early start in golf. http://www.balenciagaoutlet.it/ . The Redskins announced Monday that the quarterback who led the team to the Super Bowl championship in the 1987 season will serve as a personnel executive. Scarpe Balenciaga a Poco Prezzo . -- The goal posts lying flat on the field, Arizonas fans lingered on the field, congregating around the locker room entrance nearly 30 minutes after rushing out of the stands. Scarpe Balenciaga Offerta . Third-seeded Murray had the easiest path to victory on New Years Eve, barely breaking a sweat during his 6-0, 6-0 win over 2,129th-ranked Qatari wildcard recipient Mousa Shanan Zayed. A year ago, Portland State became just the third program in FCS history to defeat two FBS opponents in a single season.Following a disastrous performance in its first such matchup of 2016, an 0-2 record against the higher division is looking likely with Saturday nights visit to Washington, the eighth-ranked team in the FBS.The Vikings were the darlings of the FCS in 2015, knocking off Washington State and North Texas and finished second in the Big Sky after being picked to go 12th in the 13-team conference. They earned the schools first playoff appearance since 2000 and interim coach Bruce Barnum was rewarded with a five-year extension on his way to being named the Big Sky and STATS FCS Coach of the Year.While Barnums team may have been overlooked at times last season, it is no longer sneaking up on anyone. It was picked by the Big Sky coaches to finish second in the league and was ranked 17th in the STATS FCS preseason poll.The 2016 season is only two games old, but 19th-ranked Portland State has hardly looked like one of the upper-echelon teams of the FCS.Opening against Division II Central Washington, the Vikings were penalized 10 times and trailed by five points after three quarters before scoring three touchdowns to pull away for a 43-26 win.Last weekend in a matchup with a San Jose State team that opened with a 35-point loss to Tulsa, Portland State turned the ball over six times in a 66-35 setback. Defense was the calling card for Barnums team in 2015, but it was run over for 642 yards -- including 409 on the ground -- in surrendering its most points since a 69-0 loss to Oregon in 2010.The road only gets tougher with its first matchup against a top-10 FBS team since that drubbing by the Ducks six years ago.We go into these games expecting to win, and we did last year, twice, Barnum said of facing FBS teams. The odds are against you in these money games, but we have the attitude of not losing the game before we get there. Well show up, we will fight, I can guarantee you that. There wont be any quit in us.Washington has enjoyed moderate success over the past few years but entered 2016 ranked in the AP preseason poll for the first time since 2003. Two game in and it is living up to preseason hype, leading Rutgers by 45 in a 48-13 win in the opener and scoring the first 42 points in last weeks 59-14 victory over Idaho.The Huskiess have certainly made a believer out of Barnum, who has said they are a national title contender.dddddddddddd.If I was in front of the tote board, Id mortgage my house, he said, and put it on the Huskies.The programs first Pac-12 title since 2000 is on the minds of Huskie fans and sophomore quarterback Jake Browning is a big reason why.Browning tied the school record with five touchdown passes last week to give him eight on the season to just one interception. His 74.5 completion percentage is fourth-best in the FBS among those with at least 50 attempts and his average of 10.6 yards per attempt ranks sixth.He now gets to take on defense that is struggling against the pass.The Vikings were 12th in the FCS in opponent passer rating last season, intercepting 18 passes. Theyve yet to pick off a pass this year and have the FCS 12th-worst opponent QB rating.While the defense is off to a slow start, Portland States rushing attack hasnt missed a beat from last season.The Vikings rank in the top 20 in the FCS in run yards (244 per game) and average (5.4), with dual-threat quarterback Alex Kuresa and seniors Paris Penn and Nate Tago all rushing for at least 150 yards. Penn is averaging 8.6 per attempt and Kuresa has already amassed 587 total yards with five touchdowns.Portland States quarterback is the best runner weve seen yet. Hes hard to tackle, said Washington coach Chris Petersen, who played quarterback at Portland State from 1993-94. Portland State does a great job with their offense. Its a really good scheme, theyre playing to their strengths and their quarterback really makes some things happen.Kuresa, however, didnt have one of his better performances last week, throwing a career-high three interceptions. It didnt help that senior Darnell Adams, Portland States leading receiver of 2015, was injured on the first offensive play and is unlikely to play this week.Safety Walter Santiago, a senior captain, was also injured on the defenses first play and is done for the year.In its only other meeting with Washington in 2012, Portland State trailed 45-0 at halftime and went on to lose 52-13.The Huskies, very fast football team, Barnum said. Theyre ranked eighth, were ranked 19th, so, you know, we should be in it. ' ' '