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          Projected 2016-17 records and standings for every NBA team

          How many games will each team win in 2016-17? Getty Images
          • Kevin Pelton, ESPN Senior WriterAug 24, 2016, 08:00 AM ET
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            • Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus series
            • Formerly a consultant with the Indiana Pacers
            • Developed WARP rating and SCHOENE system
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          How many games will the Golden State Warriors win after adding Kevin Durant to the core of a team that went 73-9 last season? Which teams might jump from the lottery to the playoffs, and who might they replace?

          To help answer these questions, here's an early look at 2016-17 NBA projections using ESPN's real plus-minus (RPM).