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This the second season that the NBA team out of New Orleans will be called the Pelicans, and don't be surprised to see them make their first playoff appearance since they traded Chris Paul. Head coach Monty Williams has a solid squad to work with and I project them to be the eighth seed in the West, just barely making it to the postseason.

The Pelicans will be led by potential MVP candidate Anthony Davis. The former number one overall pick is entering his third season in the league after averaging 21 points and ten rebounds per game last year. Davis brings so much to the table. His length and athleticism is virtually unmatchable by opposing defenders, and he's one of the best shot blockers in the league. Players such as Kevin Durant have already tagged Davis as the "next superstar" in the NBA and I think KD is right on target with his statement. If the Pelicans do make the playoffs, don't be surprised to see Davis reaping the benefits with postseason awards. 

The Pelicans will also have former all-star Jrue Holiday running the point this season, and if he can stay healthy I expect another all-star selection this season. Last year Holiday averaged 14 points and eight assists with an injury riddled team around him. If his role players can stay healthy and consistent then Holiday will shine as the floor general on a really good team. He may not be as good as the guy he's replacing at that position (CP3), but he's one heck of an alternative.  

The addition of Omer Asik in the offseason will go down as one of the more under-rated acquisitions of the summer. After wasting away behind Dwight Howard in Houston last season, I think people forgot what Asik is capable of. He's a double-double guy that has good size at the center position. He will fill in nicely in Monty Williams system in New Orleans and you can expect him to get back to his double-double ways since he's the number one center once again. 

The wing positions for the Pelicans will be the main thing to keep an eye on. Eric Gordon was acquired in the deal for CP3 and he's yet to really pan out after signing a max contract. He's been bothered by injuries throughout his time in New Orleans, but if he can stay healthy he's definitely a playmaker that can make a difference. After coming off the bench last season, Monty Williams has said Tyreke Evans will most likely start at the small forward position. Evans will be an undersized forward, but his athleticism will cause problems for bigger defenders. Last year Evans averaged 14.5 points per game to go along with five rebounds and five assists. 

The Pelicans will have a few scoring threats coming off of the bench. Ryan Anderson will be returning from a devastating injury last season, and we all know that he can fill it up on any given night. New Orleans also signed Jimmer Fredete in the offseason, even though he's yet to pan out as a pro player. At BYU he could hit a shot from anywhere, so we know he can score. The question is if he'll ever be able to learn how defend at the professional level. Then there's Austin Rivers, who also has had a slow start to his career. Last season he averaged eight points, but he must improve on that if he wants to find any minutes on this much improved team. 

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The Memphis Grizzlies ended last season with an epic playoff output. They fought hard as the seventh seed and pushed the second seed Thunder to seven games before ultimately coming up too short. Head coach Dave Joeger will try and improve that playoff push as he enters his second season as head coach. 

The first thing to talk about when discussing the Grizzlies is there big center, Marc Gasol. Last season Gasol averaged 17 points and nearly eight rebounds as the best player on this team. He’s one of the more skilled centers in the league, and he really knows how to get the ball in the basket. He can knock down the mid-range jumper and plays great defense as well. I expect him to make the all-star team once again he could even increase his scoring average.

In game seven of the playoffs last year the Grizzlies had to play without their power-forward Zach Randolph. He was suspended for the game after punching Steven Adams in game six of the series. Z-BO knows how to bang around down low and last season he averaged 18 points and nine rebounds per game. The duo of Randolph and Gasol is one of the better low post tandems this league has, and if the Grizzlies plan on making any type of run, it will go through them. 

Coming out of Ohio State, people were unsure on what type of player Mike Conley would be. Throughout his career he’s become one of the great facilitators in the NBA, averaging 16 point and eight assists last season. He’s the floor general for Memphis and he does a great job getting the ball to his big guys. He truly is the perfect fit at point guard for this Grit, Grind and Grizz Memphis team. 

If you don’t remember how Tony Allen played in the playoffs, just ask KD. Allen was in Durant’s grill the entire series, forcing the leagues MVP to look flustered throughout and getting inside his head. Plain and simple, Allen is one of the fiercest defenders in the NBA, and the Grizzlies know what they’re going to get out of him on any given night. Memphis acquired Vince Carter in the offseason, which should sure up one of the wing positions. Carter of course isn’t what he used to be back in his prime, but he’s still a valuable asset for any NBA team. He brings veteran savvy while still being able to score at a consistent pace. Carter along with Allen and forward Tayshaun Prince should make up a solid wing rotation for Memphis. 

Since the Grizzlies fall victim of playing in a very good Western Conference, I have them just missing out on the playoffs. It was hard to decide where they would finish because they’re loaded with talent, but ultimately I feel that other teams in the West improved more than they did in the offseason. If the Grizzles can stay healthy they will have a chance to prove many others and myself wrong. 

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The Charlotte Hornets enter the 2014 NBA season with new hope and a new name. After making the switch from the Bobcats to the Hornets, Charlotte believes they have a roster that can compete with anybody. Steve Clifford's squad made a step last season by making the playoffs, so it'll be interesting to see if they make another step in the right direction this year. 

They will be led by their big center Al Jefferson who's entering his second year in Charlotte after coming over from the Jazz. Last year, Jefferson was the key piece to their playoff return averaging 21.8 points and eleven rebounds. He's widely considered one of the best centers in the league especially on the offensive end. He's no rim protector, but he gets the job done on defense. With a more experienced team around him, I expect Big Al to improve on his already stellar numbers from last year and make an all-star appearance. 

The addition of Lance Stephenson will definitely be a positive for the Hornets since they lacked a true wing scorer last season. Supposedly MJ himself went to greet Lance in person during free agency, which ultimately made the decision easy for him. I mean, who wouldn't be sold if the GOAT made a house call to try and sign you? Even though Lance makes some suspect decisions, he does plenty of good to make up for it. If you remember correctly, it was Lance, not Paul George who was guarding LeBron in the Eastern Conference Championship last season. His wing defense will be crucial to go along with his flashes of greatness on the offensive end. I truly believe he was the perfect fit to the puzzle on this team, and his energy alone will ultimately result in more wins for the Hornets. 

Kemba Walker has improved every season he's been in the league, and I expect the same to happen this year. He's an undersized point guard but an overachieving playmaker. Need I remind you the NCAA Tournament run UCONN went on in Walker's final year on campus? He made big shot after big shot in college, and has developed into a very good pro player. Last season he averaged nearly 18 points to go along with six assists and four rebounds. It's safe to say he's not a one-dimensional player. His assists should increase this season with the addition of Stephenson, and Walker is just another piece of the puzzle to the much improved Charlotte team.  

The Hornets will be starting Michael Kidd-Gilchrist at the small forward position again, and he will try to shed the BUST label he's been given after a disappointing begin to his NBA career. Charlotte took him with the second pick in the draft a couple of seasons ago, and he's yet to figure out how to shoot/score. Last season he only averaged seven points and five rebounds. One thing that he does have going for him is that he's an elite wing defender. MKG and Stephenson will cause some havoc for opposing wing scorers on a nightly basis this season. Supposedly MKG has been working with legend, Mark Price over the offseason to improve his shooting stroke, but he must figure things out on the offensive end if he wants to prove he was worth the number two pick. 

The bench for the Hornets will be an interesting thing to keep an eye on. Gerald Henderson will be making the move from starter to sixth man with the addition of Stephenson. Henderson will be able to come in off the bench and make some noise especially if MKG continues to be offensively inept. The Hornets also brought in Brian Roberts during the offseason to bring some depth to the point guard position.