1. Golden State Warriors

Signing Kevin Durant, even for only one season, creates another super team in the NBA.

2. Los Angeles Clippers

If they are healthy they could be a contender in the Western Conference.

3. Phoenix Suns

Their backcourt rotation is among the best in the league.

4. Los Angeles Lakers

With a new head coach and direction, this team could be a good one for years to come.

5. Sacramento Kings

They finally hired a good head coach, now with a new arena they need to settle on a stable roster.

Head Coach: Steve Kerr

Key Position: Backcourt

Key Rookies: None

Key Acquisitions: F Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City), F David West (San Antonio), C Zaza Pachulia (Dallas)

Starting Lineup: G Stephen Curry, G Klay Thompson, F Kevin Durant, F Draymond Green, C Anderson Varejao

Head Coach: Doc Rivers

Key Position: Frontcourt

Key Rookies: F Brice Johnson

Key Acquisitions: G Raymond Felton (Dallas), F Brandon Bass (LA Lakers), F Marreese Speights (Golden State)

Starting Lineup: G Chris Paul, G J.J. Redick, F Luc Mbah a Moute, F Blake Griffin, C DeAndre Jordan

Head Coach: Earl Watson (Interim)

Key Position: Backcourt

Key Rookies: F Dragan Bender, F Marquese Chriss

Key Acquisitions: G Leandro Barbosa (Golden State)

Starting Lineup: G Eric Bledsoe, G Devin Booker, F T.J. Warren, F Tyson Chandler, C Alex Len

Head Coach: Luke Walton (Golden State)

Key Position: Frontcourt

Key Rookies: F Brandon Ingram

Key Acquisitions: C Timofey Mozgov (Cleveland), F Luol Deng (Miami), G Jose Calderon (New York)

Starting Lineup: G D’Angelo Russell, G Lou Williams, F Luol Deng, F Julius Randle, C Timofey Mozgov

Head Coach: Dave Joerger (Memphis)

Key Position: Backcourt

Key Rookies: C George Papagiannis, F Skai Labissiere

Key Acquisitions: F Matt Barnes (Memphis), G Arron Afflalo (New York), F Anthony Tolliver (Detroit)

Starting Lineup: G Darren Collison, G Arron Afflalo, F Rudy Gay, F Willie Cauley-Stein, C DeMarcus Cousins