NBA Predictions: Mads Clausen, Naughty Koalas' Owner, GM and Coach

Team(s) to watch: San Antonio, Detroit and Miami, no-one else has a shot.

Rising Team(s): New Jersey Nets, Utah Jazz and Milwaukee Bucks

Descending Team(s): Boston Celtics (noooo), Minnesota Timberwolves and Dallas Mavericks

Storylines to watch: Boston's youth movement, TrailBlazers' ditto, a possible Golden State resurgence and the Bobcats' grit.

Player to watch: Baron Davis

Player bound to be traded: Paul Pierce (please) for Corey Maggette + crappy, but expensive player to be named later.

Rookie(s) to watch: Andrew Bogut and Deron Williams