New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau, left, argues a call with referee Scott Foster (48) during the first half of Game 6 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Miami Heat, Friday, May 12, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
The NBA season may still be a few months away but the Eastern Conference continues to see an improved flux of talent.Â
Whether it’s the prospects of Damian Lillard joining Miami, or the reigning MVP potentially moving on from Philadelphia, the Eastern Conference has been full of news and rumors over the last few weeks. While there hasn’t been a major change in stars to this point, the picture is getting clearer on the teams that will compete for a title, and those searching for answers in the draft lottery.Â
Today, we go over the entire Eastern Conference to find which teams will be good, or bad, and whether the odds agree with them heading into the 2023-24 season.Â
15. Washington Wizards
The Wizards just lost two of their better offensive pieces Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porziņģis. They are going to be in for a rough year ahead.Â
14. Detroit Pistons
Detroit was the worst team in basketball last year but received just the fifth pick in the draft lottery. They have a ton of young talent but will be expected to struggle again going into another year against a loaded top group in the Eastern Conference.Â
13. Toronto Raptors
It seems everyone is waiting for the Toronto Raptors to eventually begin their rebuild. This season may be the start of it. Nick Nurse is gone, as is most of the guard play that was key in winning them a championship a few years ago. It’s going to be a rough couple of years ahead.Â
12. Indiana Pacers
Indiana doesn’t strike as a team that is talented enough to win in the Eastern Conference. Still, there’s plenty of talent here to turn some heads and win some games. They’ll be competing in the Play-In Tournament all year.Â
11. Chicago Bulls
Injuries have derailed this…
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