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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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 Game105.028th
Rebounds Per Game45.66th
Assists Per Game22.127th
Points Allowed112.017th
2021 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(6) | Josh Giddey | SG | |
| 1(16) | Alperen Sengun | C | |
| 1(18) | Tre Mann | PG | Florida |
| 2(4) | Rokas Jokubaitis | PG | |
| 2(6) | Miles McBride | PG | West Virginia |
| 2(25) | Aaron Wiggins | SG | Maryland |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2020-21 | 22 | 50 | .306 |
| 2019-20 | 44 | 28 | .611 |
| 2018-19 | 49 | 33 | .598 |
| 2017-18 | 48 | 34 | .585 |