2018-19 NBA Season Preview: Washington Wizards

Predictions for the Season

If all Wizards' players will pull together, they can go places

The Wizards are in the second tier of Eastern Conference teams; Boston, Toronto, and Philadelphia are at the top tier and lead the race to the NBA Finals, while teams like Washington, Milwaukee and Indiana challenge for a spot in the second round of the playoffs and a possible sensation. Two of those three will likely face each other in the first round, while the third will have to face one of the top teams of the conference.

Washington should be able to avoid the tougher matchup if they can stay healthy and out of each other's hair. They will have the best bench of the three and will probably benefit from Milwaukee's adjustment to a new coach and Indiana's lack of depth.

I predict the Wizards will win 46-48 games and face Milwaukee in the first round of the playoffs. The team that will earn the fourth seed and home-court advantage will probably be the one to advance. Failing to go past the first round will put Brooks' job in danger.