NBA renowned media ESPN polled 18 NBA executives, coaches, and scouts for predictions on the new season.
The predictions are as follows:
NBA Championship: Celtics with 8 votes, Thunder with 7 votes, Mavericks, Bucks, and Timberwolves each with 1 vote.
Rookie of the Year: Zach Addy (No.9 pick by Grizzlies) with 8 votes, Sheppard (No.3 pick by Rockets) with 5 votes, Sal (No.2 pick by Wizards) with 2 votes, Stephen Castle (No.4 pick by Spurs) with 1 vote, Silva (No.18 pick by Magic) with 1 vote, Dillingham (No.8 pick by Timberwolves) with 1 vote.
Regular Season MVP: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with 7 votes, Luka Doncic with 5 votes, Anthony Edwards, Jokic, and Tatum each with 2 votes.
Current Best Player in the NBA: Jokic with 15 votes, Luka Doncic with 2 votes, Anthony Edwards with 1 vote.
Best Player in the NBA in Five Years: Victor Wembanyama with 12 votes, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic each with 2 votes, Jokic and Anthony Edwards each with 1 vote.
Please note that some player names were translated based on common English naming conventions or known NBA player names, and some rookie names might not be accurately translated due to lack of context or official English names provided.