With the release of the official 2010-2011 NBA schedule, naturally predictions are being pumped out at a quick pace. The experts at ESPN have projected the final records and standings for the entire league. ESPN has predicted the Golden State Warriors to finish 29-53, good for 14th in the Western Conference, and 27th overall in the NBA. Hello lottery!

Warriors fans got their wish when Chris Cohan agreed to sell the team after 15 long years. Now comes the hard part for Golden State: Taking the raw materials on hand and making the team competitive in a tough conference. With Don Nelson’s future and the roster in flux, our panel sees incremental steps, not a giant leap forward.