By Eddie Bitar Here are the 20 major predictions for 2023. Los Angeles Lakers will not play in the NBA playoffs. LeBron James will request a trade, and Kyrie Irving will re-sign with the Brooklyn Nets. The 2023 NBA season is well underway and we have a pretty good indication of what players and teams are the creams of the crop in terms of talent and success. We also have an idea of which players will achieve which awards and accolades, and what teams will likely end the year on the most positive note. As such, it is time to make the season’s major predictions as we continue marching on toward …