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Who will win MVP? Sam Smith's 2022-23 NBA Awards Predictions (Bulls.com)

Coach of the Year? Sixth Man? Best rookie? All-NBA? Sam predicts the future of the 2022-23 NBA season.

But he’s a remarkable competitor, and one of the smartest players in the league, like the quarterback who knows where the receiver will be. I’m going with my heart again with Lauri Markkanen second since with the tanking Jazz he’s going to get a lot of shots. If he survives the season and the nor’easters he gets in the top three along with Patrick Williams. I like the share these kinds of awards, but Smart would be in there again and may be better than everyone. The contents of this page have not been reviewed or endorsed by the Chicago Bulls. It’s too automatic and unimaginative to give the award to the No. This is the award I like the least because of its arbitrary nature and varying definitions and standards. I watched him occasionally with LeBron’s asterisk bubble title a few years back, and he seemed something of a mini Scalabrine with the head band and standing ovations in garbage time. But nobody in the NBA today—sorry, LeBron—makes a difference in games and winning like Curry does, and that’s what the award is about. The rest my my ballot would be Miami’s Erik Spoelstra, whom I think now is the best in game coach in the league, but I guess I’m just as guilty for again denying him the award he’s never won and probably should have three times. The complication, of course, in all of this is the Victor Wembanyana race to the bottom. Nobody still impacts the league more than Curry, and that’s what the award is about.

Three Things to Know: Lakers at Warriors 10-18-22 (Lakers.com)

The Lakers open their season in Golden State against the Warriors. The pregame show airs on Spectrum SportsNet at 6 p.m., while the game is on TNT ...

“It’s the beginning of a marathon,” he said of the opener. Add reserve Jordan Poole to the mix, and the threat of perimeter shot-making is such that teams haven’t typically been able to stay in base coverages. “We want to try and get better through the season, for sure. Not only do the Lakers have a new staff and mostly-new players on the roster, but they didn’t get to play together much in the preseason. Darvin Ham opted not to reveal his starting lineup, but all signs have pointed to AD being at the five, and LeBron the four on defense, plus three perimeter players. For the Warriors, it’s a largely healthy group, with all of their expected starters and rotation players available.

Watch Warriors vs. Lakers: How to live stream, TV channel, start time ... (CBSSports.com)

The Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers will face off at 10 p.m. ET October 18th at Chase Center to kick off their 2022 seasons. The Warriors were ...

- Mar 06, 2016 - Los Angeles 112 vs. - Nov 04, 2016 - Los Angeles 117 vs. Los Angeles 106 - Nov 13, 2019 - Los Angeles 120 vs. - Feb 27, 2020 - Los Angeles 116 vs. - Feb 28, 2021 - Los Angeles 117 vs. Two last-season defensive stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: Golden State held their opponents to a field goal percentage of 43.80%, good for second in the league. Meanwhile, last year was nothing to brag about for Los Angeles (33-49), so the team is looking forward to a new start. - Mar 15, 2021 - Los Angeles 128 vs. [NBA picks](https://www.sportsline.com/nba/picks/#ttag=SL19_lk_cbssports_nba_htw) for every single game, including this one, from SportsLine's advanced computer model. Los Angeles 114 Los Angeles @ Golden State

NBA season predictions: Which teams will reach the finals? Who will ... (USA TODAY)

USA TODAY Sports' predictions for the 2022-23 NBA season — from conference finalists to NBA champion to individual awards.

Are the Los Angeles Clippers going to win the their first title in franchise history? [Who wins NBA MVP? Could the NBA have a different championship for the sixth consecutive season?

What channel are NBA games on today? Times, opening night ... (Sporting News)

A wild offseason is behind us. The rosters are set. It's time to hit the floor for the start of the 2022-23 NBA regular season.

For a limited time only, Sling subscribers can watch every NBA League Pass game for free! For games on NBA TV, subscribe to Sling Orange & Sports Extra for $46/month. You can also stream games via [NBA League Pass](https://watch.nba.com/packages) or [Sling TV](http://sling-tv.pxf.io/c/2436205/1268416/14334). You can stream games on [Bench](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/nba-bench-players-rankings-2022-23-reserves/x3ni0bbidcyg3ki2rrc1keal) [C](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/nba-center-rankings-2022-23-starters/lztnsmu0t1voeubckyvfcvnj) [PF](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/nba-power-forward-rankings-2022-23-starters/hrnguv1cu7n1ljdkmhpqbrjp) [SF](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/nba-small-forward-rankings-2022-23-starters/ctrazt4ledjsdhsgzeqjj0vx) [SG](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/nba-shooting-guard-rankings-2022-23-starters/joqhveooxejnko7wey5v2nxy) [PG](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/nba-point-guard-rankings-2022-23-starters/xkrzvjczcf5ecphwydfbmlgt) The league will kick off a new campaign on Tuesday with what should be an entertaining doubleheader. It's time to hit the floor for the start of the 2022-23 NBA regular season.

Yahoo DFS Lineup of the Night | NBA.com (NBA.com)

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics face the Philadelphia 76ers to kick off the 22-23 NBA season. Building the best DFS lineups for cash and GPP contests is all ...

This is the current lineup of the day. Below is today’s Yahoo DFS Optimal Lineup using the FantasyPros DFS Lineup Optimizer tool. Luckily, FantasyPros offers a complete suite of DFS tools, including

Twitter Provides New Insights into NBA/WNBA Engagement via ... (Social Media Today)

The NBA is back, and with a crop of exciting new rookies coming in, and carry-over storylines from last season, fans are excited to engage in basketball ...

[here](https://marketing.twitter.com/en/insights/twitter-conversation-report-basketball-2022), or take a look at the infographic summary below. [much of the NBA chatter happens](https://marketing.twitter.com/en/insights/twitter-conversation-report-basketball-2022), which presents a great opportunity to tap into that engagement. If you’re looking to get a better handle on the NBA discussion, you can check out Twitter’s full NBA/WNBA engagement overview

How to watch Warriors vs. Lakers today: TV channel, time, live ... (Sporting News)

The Warriors will host the Lakers to open the 2022-23 NBA season.

Lakers will tip off around 10 p.m. 7:00 p.m. - Time: 10:00 p.m. For games on NBA TV, subscribe to Sling Orange & Sports Extra for $46/month. Viewers can also stream the game on Watch TNT or Sling TV. Lakers will air on TNT. [Bench](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/nba-bench-players-rankings-2022-23-reserves/x3ni0bbidcyg3ki2rrc1keal) [C](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/nba-center-rankings-2022-23-starters/lztnsmu0t1voeubckyvfcvnj) [PF](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/nba-power-forward-rankings-2022-23-starters/hrnguv1cu7n1ljdkmhpqbrjp) [SF](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/nba-small-forward-rankings-2022-23-starters/ctrazt4ledjsdhsgzeqjj0vx) [SG](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/nba-shooting-guard-rankings-2022-23-starters/joqhveooxejnko7wey5v2nxy) [PG](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/nba-point-guard-rankings-2022-23-starters/xkrzvjczcf5ecphwydfbmlgt)

NBA DFS: Best DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy basketball picks ... (CBSSports.com)

SportsLine's Mike McClure, a daily Fantasy pro with over $2 million in winnings, gives optimal NBA DFS lineup advice.

[Anthony Davis](/nba/players/1992786/anthony-davis/), who is listed at $8,500 on DraftKings and $10,100 on FanDuel. He finished last season highlighting Wiggins as one of his top NBA DFS picks on both DraftKings and FanDuel in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. [Philadelphia 76ers](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/PHI/philadelphia-76ers/) visiting the [Boston Celtics](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/BOS/boston-celtics/) at 7:30 p.m. The result: Wiggins scored 18 points and finished with six rebounds, five assists, four steals and three blocks to return 47.5 points on DraftKings and 50.7 points on FanDuel. In last year's season-opener between the two teams, James finished with a game-high 34 points, as well as 11 rebounds and five assists. ET followed by the [Golden State Warriors](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/GS/golden-state-warriors/) hosting the [Los Angeles Lakers](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/LAL/los-angeles-lakers/) at 10 p.m. [Jordan Poole](/nba/players/2892690/jordan-poole/) and [Andrew Wiggins](/nba/players/2135571/andrew-wiggins/) this offseason that make it clear they're a big part of the franchise's plans moving forward. They're a must-see for any NBA DFS player. McClure is a DFS professional with over $2 million in career winnings. So could we see them take on a more prominent role beginning on Tuesday night, or are there other options in the NBA DFS player pool at their mid-level price that make more sense? 76ers, be sure to [check out the NBA DFS advice, player rankings, stacks and top daily Fantasy basketball picks from SportsLine's Mike McClure](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/nba-dfs-2022-top-fanduel-draftkings-tournament-picks-advice-for-october-18-from-a-daily-fantasy-pro/#ttag=10172022_agg_cbssports_dfs_basketball_nba_mikemcclure_nbadfstuesday). It's a star-studded doubleheader to open the [NBA](/nba/) season and daily Fantasy basketball players will be tinkering with their NBA DFS lineups to give themselves maximum exposure to stars like [LeBron James](/nba/players/400553/lebron-james/), [Stephen Curry](/nba/players/1685204/stephen-curry/), [Jayson Tatum](/nba/players/2268018/jayson-tatum/) and [Joel Embiid](/nba/players/2135528/joel-embiid/).

2023 NBA Playoffs, Finals Predictions: Will Warriors repeat as ... (ClutchPoints)

Here are our predictions on the 2023 NBA Playoffs and Finals and whether the Warriors will repeat as NBA champions.

The greatest international player right now (tracking to be the greatest ever?) vs. The champs will prove to be slightly better, though. The Grizzlies will have some highlights here, but the Nuggets will outlast them. They also have chips on their shoulder against Luka and the Mavericks, who upended them in the 2022 Playoffs. Milwaukee in six. The Pels will try to stick, but they will eventually fall. Jaylen Brown will be the key here, and he’ll be the reason the Celtics escape. Defense will be the Heat’s calling card as they finish with homecourt advantage in the first round against a Nets team that has all the scoring punch in the world to offer. Bucks in four. The 76ers have no obvious flaws, which is why they have everything they will finish second in the East and make a serious postseason run. On the other end, the Cavaliers have so much depth and potential to make a lot of noise. They are set to tip off what should be one of the most competitive seasons in league history.

Celtics vs. 76ers prediction, odds, line, spread: 2022 NBA picks ... (CBSSports.com)

SportsLine's computer model just revealed its NBA picks for Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics on opening night 2022.

- Celtics vs. Tatum leads the way as a two-time All-NBA selection after a 2021-22 season in which he averaged 26.9 points and 8.0 rebounds per game. With opponents averaging only 21.6 assists per game against Boston, nothing comes easy, and the Celtics also finished No. The Celtics led the NBA in defensive efficiency last season, yielding only 106.2 points per 100 possessions. 2 in the league with 5.6 blocks per game last year. Meanwhile, Harden posted 20.2 points, 9.8 assists and 6.6 rebounds across 33 games with the 76ers last season. Sixers](https://www.sportsline.com/nba/game-forecast/NBA_20221018_PHI@BOS/). Embiid is the NBA's reigning scoring champion, averaging 30.6 points per game last season. Caesars Sportsbook lists Boston at -3 in the latest 76ers vs. The model went a stunning 88-60 on all top-rated [Jayson Tatum](/nba/players/2268018/jayson-tatum/) and the [Boston Celtics](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/BOS/boston-celtics/) host [Joel Embiid](/nba/players/2135528/joel-embiid/) and the [Philadelphia 76ers](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/PHI/philadelphia-76ers/) during 2022 [NBA](/nba/) opening night. Tip-off at TD Garden in Boston is set for 7:30 p.m.

Lakers vs Warriors and NBA opening night live updates: Score ... (The Athletic)

The Warriors open their NBA title defense Tuesday against the Lakers, but first, there's a celebration: Golden State players will receive their championship ...

They, of course, did not win the title the previous season, but that game had a similar “ring night” feel to it.) The third point guard is normally a floor-general type and contrast to the scoring guards ahead of him. Still, NBA players are creatures of habit, and a prolonged ceremony before a regular-season game the team badly wants to win also represents a sharp break from that routine. Sometimes, I have to remember to score the ball.” The Warriors also dumped one of their two-ways and snatched up Ty Jerome on their quest for a point guard. A questioned, motivated Green is typically a great Green for the Warriors. The motivation for him to have a super charged, high impact regular season and playoffs is obvious. Jordan Poole is moving back to the bench with Klay Thompson in the lineup, but doesn’t need to obsess over how his minute and point totals will impact his market. Juan Toscano-Anderson, who knows the Warriors as well as anyone outside of the organization, said the key to defeating his former team is disrupting their offensive flow and taking away their preferred reads. The Lakers are going to have to scrap their base schemes and adjust to Golden State’s defense-bending shooting. Locking up Davis to start the year would be the kind of opening statement Green wants to start his Defensive Player of the Year campaign. Ham said he plans on sticking with one lineup for a while, and not changing his starters game to game, so this is a grouping that the Lakers will likely try for at least a few games until re-evaluating.

Warriors vs. Lakers prediction, odds, spread: 2022 NBA picks ... (CBSSports.com)

SportsLine's computer model just revealed its NBA picks for Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors on opening night 2022.

- Warriors vs. [Jordan Poole](/nba/players/2892690/jordan-poole/) was a breakout star for the Warriors last season as the now 23-year old averaged 18.5 points per game. [Dennis Schroder](/nba/players/2067702/dennis-schroder/) (thumb) out. The Warriors went 54-46-4 with that 54% cover rate ranking ninth in the league. Lakers](https://www.sportsline.com/nba/game-forecast/NBA_20221018_LAL@GS/). The Lakers have covered in two of their last three head-to-head matchups with the Warriors and are hoping that having their three superstars healthy to start the year and a new staff can reverse their fortunes. You can [head to SportsLine to see its picks](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/lakers-vs-warriors-line-picks-advanced-computer-nba-model-releases-selections-for-tuesdays-regular-season-opener/#ttag=10172022_agg_cbssports_picks_basketball_nba_model_warriorslakers). And now they're looking to take some drastic measures to shake up the rotation and find a spark with a roster that has only undergone minor changes. Here are several [NBA betting lines](https://www.sportsline.com/nba/odds) and trends for Lakers vs. [Golden State Warriors](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/GS/golden-state-warriors/) will hoist their fourth championship banner in the last eight years before taking on the [Los Angeles Lakers](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/LAL/los-angeles-lakers/). The Lakers would go on to miss the playoffs despite having a superstar trio of [LeBron James](/nba/players/400553/lebron-james/), [Anthony Davis](/nba/players/1992786/anthony-davis/) and [Russell Westbrook](/nba/players/1622555/russell-westbrook/) and they'll start this season running it back with that group despite offseason trade rumors surrounding Westbrook. Caesars Sportsbook lists Golden State as the 7.5-point favorite in the latest Warriors vs.

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