1. Washington Wizards
The talented roster remains intact for a chance to claim a top-3 spot in the conference.
2. Charlotte Hornets
Their depth is the envy of the division.
3. Miami Heat
It’s a young roster with a lot of room for improvement.
4. Orlando Magic
This could be the year they sneak up and claim a low playoff seed.
5. Atlanta Hawks
They are rebuilding in a very deliberate way and preparing for a rough year. Continue reading
1. Cleveland Cavaliers
With just a few tweaks, they’re poised to make another title run.
2. Milwaukee Bucks
Time for them to make their move in the wide open Eastern Conference.
3. Detroit Pistons
At best they’ll clinch a low seed in the playoffs.
4. Indiana Pacers
They’re starting over with Paul George gone, but they are in better shape than most thought they would be.
5. Chicago Bulls
It’s been a while since the Bulls were in a rebuilding mode. Continue reading
1. Boston Celtics
Adding Gordon Hayward and Kyrie Irving puts them in the same class with Cleveland.
2. Toronto Raptors
It’s business as usual for the lone Canadian franchise.
3. Philadelphia 76ers
Time to see all their top tier talent make a playoff appearance.
4. New York Knicks
The era of Kristaps Porzingis has begun.
5. Brooklyn Nets
It’s a better roster, but it will be another transition year in Brooklyn. Continue reading
The Golden State Warriors weren’t going to let it happen to them two years in a row. Have a significant lead in the NBA Finals, only to see it disappear. Last year they were up 3-1 in the series and lost. This year they were up 3-0 and were able to finish the job on home court in Game 5. Continue reading
2. Cleveland Cavaliers vs. 1. Golden State Warriors
It’s hard to believe, but this is the first time in NBA history that the same two teams have met in the NBA Finals for three consecutive years. Even the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers never met three years in a row. Continue reading
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