So far, we all know a couple of things about this NBA season.

James Harden, LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo seem like the frontrunners to win the MVP award, but Russell Westbrook and a couple others can also make a case.

Some players have pleasantly surprised us, like Victor Oladipo and rookies Donovan Mitchell and Kyle Kuzma.

Others have been flat-out disappointing while injuries have been a huge problem across the Association. 

In the Western Conference, it looks like the Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs are the top contenders. In the East, the Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors seem like they’re light years ahead of the rest of the field.

But, as seen every year, nothing ever seems to go as planned. New storylines emerge as every season rolls along. Trades happen. Crazy individual and team performances are highlighted. Unfortunate injuries ruin the potential of certain squads. Streaks occur. Momentum changes.

Here are seven bold predictions about the rest of the regular season.

1. The Golden State Warriors will break a long-standing free throw record

The 1988-1989 Boston Celtics hold the NBA record for best team free throw percentage over the course of a season when they knocked down 83.2 percent of their chances from the charity stripe. The Warriors are currently shooting an NBA-best 81.2 percent despite the fact that Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant both missed a bit of time this year. Curry is shooting 92.6 percent and Durant is shooting 89.4 percent from the line. With them back and healthy, this team definitely has the potential to break the Celtics’ mark.

2. The Toronto Raptors will finish first in the Eastern Conference

The Raptors are currently 28-11, which ranks second in the Eastern Conference behind the 33-10 Celtics. However, digging deeper into the numbers, the Raptors have a few encouraging signs to point to. They hold the East’s best home record at 14-2. They also lead the conference in plus-minus at plus-7.7. Averaging 111.5 points per game (tops in the East as well), the Raptors have one of the best overall offenses in the game and have gone 6-2 against their division opponents so far. It’s safe to say that the Celtics have outperformed their expectations so far and could regress at some point. The Cleveland Cavaliers are a talented, yet flawed, group who could struggle on the defensive end of the floor with their current roster construction.

3. Russell Westbrook will finish the season as the league’s worst three-point shooter

As of Tuesday night, Westbrook holds a 31.4 percent three-point shooting mark which ranks seventh-worst among all qualified players. Brook Lopez, Dion Waiters, Lonzo Ball, Jae Crowder, Marcus Smart and Ricky Rubio all have more embarrassing percentages, but Rubio’s league-worst 28.6 percent clip isn’t too far away. Considering Westbrook’s volume, it wouldn’t be shocking for his shooting percentage to swing high or low in a short period of time. He has been in a season-long funk from deep and there’s no reason to assume that he’ll snap out of it since he’s averaged under 30 percent from beyond the arc in four different seasons and is a 31.3 percent career shooter from long range.

4. James Harden will not win the MVP

Harden leads the NBA in scoring, averaging 32.3 points per contest. He also ranks second in assists, with 9.1 per game. Although the Rockets are 28-11 and should finish towards the top of the Western Conference, Harden will not win the MVP award for three simple reasons. First, Chris Paul exists. As a legitimate superstar in his own right, CP3’s existence alone creates a speed bump for Harden in the MVP voting. Secondly, he plays in a run-and-gun style of offense under Mike D’Antoni. Since the fast pace and high volume of shots is a staple of it, it’s easy to make the argument that his inflated numbers are simply a product of an offensive-minded system. Third, LeBron James is having perhaps the best season of his incredible career and has carried the Cavs.

5. The Milwaukee Bucks will win 52 games

The Bucks are currently 21-18. To win 50 games, they’ll have to go 31-12 over their next 43 games. With Jabari Parker slated to return in the near future, it’s safe to say that a core of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Eric Bledsoe, Khris Middleton and Parker with John Henson, Malcolm Brogdon and a slew of proven role players off the bench should be able to make a move up the standings in the East. Parker's addition will give them a legitimate 20-plus point-per-game scorer on a team that could use the added production. 

6. At least one star will be traded before the deadline

There should be at least one “Woj bomb” before the February 8 deadline. Will the Oklahoma City Thunder decide to offload Paul George so that another Kevin Durant situation doesn’t occur? Will Enes Kanter find a new home? What about Evan Fournier, Dennis Schroder or Nikola Mirotic? Could All-NBA center DeAndre Jordan be dealt? What about DeMarcus Cousins if he makes it clear that he won’t sign an extension with the New Orleans Pelicans? Could Marc Gasol or Mike Conley be wearing a new uniform soon? On February 9, the entire league could look a lot different than it does right now.

7. The Brooklyn Nets will make the playoffs

Although the Nets are young and are in the midst of a clear rebuild, their win-loss record isn’t a clear indication of how they’ve performed this season. Although they’re 15-25, they’re 15-18 against non-division opponents. They've beaten some future playoff-bound clubs and have pushed others to the brink in the fourth quarter.

Brooklyn has also been banged up. After losing Jeremy Lin for the season, D’Angelo Russell has missed substantial time while recovering from knee surgery. Slated to return soon, Russell will likely join Spencer Dinwiddie in the starting backcourt. Dinwiddie is in the midst of a breakout season. Youngsters Caris LeVert and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson have shown massive improvements this season while Jahlil Okafor and Jarrett Allen seemingly have the ability to turn the corner and produce in the frontcourt. Since Brooklyn plays at a breakneck pace and coach Kenny Atkinson has a ridiculously-deep rotation, they might have a leg up when it comes to their energy level as the season progresses. Not a single player averages 30 minutes per game for the Nets right now. They’d undoubtedly have to put a win streak together, but they will have the potential to do so when Russell returns.