The NBA offseason has reached arguably the least popular month of the year, August. We’re all walking around like Will Smith this time of year. I Am Legend But instead of looking for people, I’m looking for a small piece of NBA news.There may still be some shoes that drop, but they’re named like Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook When Donovan Mitchell It’s still in the rumors—before the season starts, none of these players are likely to make a move. Find out who you think the candidates are.
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Raise an eyebrow: Suns, Grizzlies
In fact, let’s start with the two teams that have made title contenders in 2022.of sands It looks like they’re pushing back nearly the same crew as the team with a franchise-record 64 wins. JaVale McGee In spite of the. Phoenix’s starting five should stay him one of the better units in the league, and Deandre in particular his Ayton could be in better headspace without a lingering contract situation. Still, the bench remains a question mark here.Would love to see this team try to bring in a stronger backup Chris Paul Especially given CP’s injury history after Kam Payne’s playoffs struggled.
As for the Grizzlies, their regular season could be a slog as Jaren Jackson Jr. is expected to miss a significant amount of time.On the other hand, subtraction is Kyle Anderson When Deanthony Melton It took some of that depth out of the team. I’m curious to see how much they have in the tank heading into the postseason.
Fringe: Sixers
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We need to see an improved James Harden before we’re ready to put Philly on the adult table. Sixers But we had a great offseason. PJ Tucker And Melton brings much-needed oomph to the supporting cast. Tobias Harris Still looming as someone who could be moved to find a more suitable piece next to the two stars.
5. Nuggets
Denver was plagued with injuries last season, Jamal Murray absent all year round, Michael Porter Jr. Most of them are missing.The Nuggets are looking forward to his 2021, especially Aaron GordonMurray and MPJ should be ready by the fall, giving reigning MVP Nikola Jokic the best chance of making the Finals.Adding wings like Kentavious Caldwell-Pope When Bruce Brown Dividends have to be paid here too. The Nuggets have long needed extra power on the perimeter defensively, and both can provide more than the team has been working on over the past few years. I wouldn’t be surprised to see it close out its fourth quarter.
4. Bucks
cannot be ignored. Giannis Antetokounmpo, even if the Milwaukee offseason leaves you wanting more.If chris middleton Had he not been injured during the playoffs, the Bucks probably would have played two straight Finals games. Brooke Lopez He’s turning 35 next April, how much is left in his tank? If he steps back, is there enough depth in his frontcourt? increase Wesley Matthews— turns 36 in October — and the backcourt.On the other hand, the big offseason additions are Joe Ingles, soon to be 35 and out of a torn ACL. Milwaukee has a core that envy Giannis, Middleton and Drew on his holiday. But I’m not entirely confident in the surrounding works.Another wing helps a lot. Giannis is just too good to bring it down.
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3. Celtics
it’s really easy celtics: The best team in the East has added two very high quality role players (Malcolm Brogdon and Danilo Gallinari) without giving up anyone important from the playoff rotation. If Brogdon stays healthy, he’ll be a solid offensive force that could quickly translate into Boston’s defensive plans. Gallo will give Celts even more frontcourt versatility, and his shot will force opposing defenses to make tough decisions.Also Jason Tatum, Jalen Brown, Robert Williams III When Grant Williams Perhaps it can still be improved a bit? This is the scariest team in the East.
2. warrior
Defending champions cannot be placed lower than 2nd place. Gary Payton II When Otto Porter Jr. I can feel it.Both were important contributors during the most recent title run. Donte Divincenzo When Jamaican green They’re a good pickup, they don’t do the same as the player who left. The Front Office is betting that Jonathan Kuminga, Moses Moody and James Weisman will all make big strides.or can Happens, and it will make the dub even more dangerous than last season. Klay Thompson It should also look like Peak Clay after it’s really back on the court this year.
1. Clippers
On paper—with special emphasis on paper— this team is sick. Clips appear to have the best shooting and defensive combination in the league. Those two things tend to be very important during the playoffs.They also have incredible depth and a hilarious amount of line-up flexibility. Ibiza Zubak at the center. Or you can go smaller and get really funky. Ty Lue has a wide variety of options Kawai Leonard When Paul GeorgeWhen John Wall, Reggie Jackson, Luke Kennard, Nicholas Batum, Marcus Morris Sr., Norman Powell, Terrance Mann When Robert Covington Literally everything brings something to the table. Organizing meeting minutes can be a headache, but in the end it’s a good thing. Anything thrown the Clippers way, Lou should have an answer. But it ultimately comes down to whether both Kawhi and PG are ready for the postseason . If they do well, LA could be a better place than everyone else.
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