The NBA official website announced the results of the annual general manager's pre-season predictions. In the item "Which new player will improve the team's strength the most", Durant leads the way with 73%.

The details are as follows:

1. Durant/Rockets 73%

2. Bane/Magic 17%

Other players on the list: Flagg/Mavericks, Jrue Holiday/Trail Blazers, Turner/Bucks

Last season's top player: Paul George 60%