The NBA season is almost here and we get you ready with our picks to win the NBA title, the MVP and other major awards. Plus, the Eye on Basketball staff gives their projected playoff brackets. For more 2014-15 NBA Preview coverage click here.
| CBSSports.com Experts' 2014-15 NBA Predictions | |||||
 Ken Berger @KBergCBS |
 Matt Moore @MattMooreCBS |
 Zach Harper @TalkHoops |
 James Herbert @outsidethenba |
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| MVP |  Blake Griffin LAC |
 Chris Paul LAC |
 LeBron James CLE |
LeBron James CLE |
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| Rookie of the Year |
 Jabari Parker MIL |
Jabari Parker MIL |
Jabari Parker MIL |
 Nerlens Noel PHI |
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| Coach of the Year |
 Erik Spoelstra MIA |
 Steve Clifford CHA |
 David Blatt CLE |
 Quin Snyder UTA |
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| Defensive Player of the Year |
 Anthony Davis NO |
 Dwight Howard HOU |
Dwight Howard HOU |
 Marc Gasol MEM |
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| Sixth Man of the Year |
 Isaiah Thomas PHO |
Isaiah Thomas PHO |
 Reggie Jackson OKC |
 Taj Gibson CHI |
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| Most Improved Player of the Year |
 Draymond Green GS |
 Tyreke Evans NO |
Anthony Davis NO |
Reggie Jackson OKC |
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| Executive of the Year |
 Donnie Nelson DAL |
Donnie Nelson DAL |
 David Griffin CLE |
David Griffin CLE |
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Projected NBA Playoff Brackets
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