Which former MVP is poised to take home the title again?
Giannis Antetokounmpo or Kevin Durant for MVP? How could the ROY race between Jalen Green and Cade Cunningham shake out? Our experts make their picks for the 2021-22 NBA awards.
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NBA preview: Everything you need to know for the 2021-22 season
Get ready for a new NBA season with rankings, projections, breakout picks and everything you need to know about all 30 teams.
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MacMahon and Mares
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Full NBA schedule drops for 2021-22 season
A trio of return games for All-Star point guards Russell Westbrook, Kyle Lowry and Kemba Walker highlighted the NBA's full schedule release Friday afternoon.
2021-22 Northwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Minnesota | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Portland | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Oklahoma City | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Utah | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
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Team Stats
Points Per Game115.18th
Rebounds Per Game44.413th
Assists Per Game26.8Tied-5th
Points Allowed111.012th
Injuries
2021 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(26) | Nah'Shon Hyland | PG | Virginia Commonwealth |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2020-21 | 47 | 25 | .653 |
| 2019-20 | 46 | 27 | .630 |
| 2018-19 | 54 | 28 | .659 |
| 2017-18 | 46 | 36 | .561 |