10 franchises battling it out to make the playoffs

It seems strange to start an NBA season like this los angeles lakers Far from fighting in the ring. They worked hard to earn it after a disastrous previous campaign that finished 11th and didn’t even qualify for play-ins in April. lebron james The company therefore leads the list of franchises looking to gain a foothold in the postseason, both in the West and the East, and is usually highly contested between 6th and 8th place in the classification.

Last year, the Eastern Conference was in an uproar as it was, and the difference between 6th and 10th place was only 3 wins. On the other side of the country, the situation was clearer, with the Clippers cut to just his 42 wins, but later the Pelicans to just his 36 wins. play with.

los angeles lakers

without a dream

None of the roster and coaching staff changes justify the skyrocketing expectations for the Lakers this season. . big three formed by lebron james Challenge the limits of aging at the age of 37, Anthony Davis Who has gone 5 seasons without completing an entire course without injury Russell Westbrook He seems to have forgotten his best days.Then there’s a big change, coach Durbin Ham, something that bench debutant and defensive coach Frank Vogel, who wants to give the team more intensity, has already tried several times. The addition of Patrick Beverly as a ‘big’ sign and the return of Dennis Schroeder are indicative of the situation at LA Maru.
2021-2022 season: 33 wins 49 losses (11th place).
Key factor: Development of health, legs and defenses.

Minnesota Timberwolves

great experiment

All or nothing is a wolf’s bet Rudy Gobertwhich makes them one of the teams with the most interesting and versatile inside game in the competition. Karl-Anthony Towns In Minneapolis, you can count on amazing physicists without giving up shooting. After making the playoffs in 2022, in principle, they have everything to repeat and even hope to improve their performance. Anthony Edwards maintains the excellent progress shown in the last year. They’re certainly one of the most interesting sets to look at on this course, and they keep the same group to add more lumber points for interesting projects.
2021-2022 season: 46-36 (7th) – Kill PO in the first round.
key factor: Gobert integration, group growth

new orleans pelicans

full time show

The hope of this group is Zion WilliamsonThe young Insider is destined to be a big star and has been on and off so far due to numerous injuries. CJ McCallum Last February, the quality of the team improved dramatically, resulting in the loss of the LA Clippers. play with And an embarrassment for the Phoenix Suns in the first round.hatching of Joseph Alvarado and shine Brandon Ingram They make a lot of arguments in their favor.If everything is on your side, the franchise is Willie Hernangomez -You’ll have to roll up your sleeves to get a few minutes in your rotation-and when it’s playoff time, you’ll be fighting to be one of the toughest teams to beat. something will go wrong.
na2021-2022 season: 36-46 (9th) – loss 1st round PO
Key factor: Zion’s Physicist, Cast of Protagonists

portland trailblazers

give me dependency

without it Damien Lillard, the Blazers fell hopelessly down in the standings. So much so that in February they decided to end a project from the past. CJ McCallumarrival of Jerami Grant It brings more points and greater versatility to the quintet, Gary Payton II Called to be key to his defensive game. Those are good moves, but the truth is that it seems difficult for Portland to aspire to do more than haunt some of its rivals in the conference area.
2021-2022 season: 27-55 (12th)
Key factor: Simmons Progress, Lillard Motivation

Atlanta Hawks

Explosive duo, too many?

Many have wondered how two players who are so good at scoring and in need of the ball can be integrated into the same team. Trae Young and Dejounte Murray, both All-Star and A-List players. Explosiveness on offense and good defensive presence thanks to larger men (Hunter, Capella, Collins) gives the Georgia franchise all the numbers for bottom and best placement in the playoffs.
2021-2022 season: 43-39 (10th) – Kill PO in round 1.
Key factor: All-Star Trust, Expectation Management

cleveland cavaliers

Mitchell and all in

All-Stars, the leading role of this summer’s big market movement Donovan Mitchell Impose a playoff obligation on the Cavaliers. Last year he finished eighth in the conference, and failing to reach them after touching them when they were eliminated at the play-ins would be another blow. Things are going well for a group that combines youth, talent and experience in every position. Ricky RubioWith guys like . who are planning to come back in December or early January Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, Jarrett AllenCleveland would be fun to watch with League Pass.
2021-2022 season: 44-38 (8th) – Lost play-in.
Key factor: evolution young, leadership mitchell

toronto raptors

Proven reliability

well trained Nick Nurse Knowing how to get the most out of every lineup, the Canadians are looking to repeat their playoff presence but lack the quality or depth they dream of in the ring. but they all show the same thing. Of course, there may be some progress on the part of Rookie of the Year, but Scotty Burns There are Siakam, Anunoby, Boucher and all those who the company often accompanies and can cover different positions. Fred VanVleet’s physique also determines the Raptors’ choices. Juancho Hernangomezprobably reserved for space-opening functions and outdoor shooting.
2021-2022 season: 48-34 (Day 5) – Kill PO in the first round.
Key factor: Defensive Potential, Consistency of Siakam, VanVleet and Other Assets

new york knicks

More noise and less nuts

Like the Lakers, it’s always overestimated the potential of the Knicks in the center of the media spotlight. But decades of disappointment confirm that balloons tend to deflate. He has only won the playoffs once in the last 20 seasons.arrival of Jalen Brunson Interesting, but doesn’t fill most of the holes in Tom Thibodeau’s group.Especially there are desires, youth and types that need to prove themselves Julius RandleAlso, pay attention to how it will develop in the future. R.J. Barrett, received 107 million updates. Entertainment is guaranteed, but the postseason is still an unknown, depending on how the pieces fit and work.
2021-2022 season: 37-45 (11th)
key factor: Branson and Barrett levels, other franchise issues.

Charlotte Hornets

Fun but unsatisfactory

lamelo ball Against the Eastern Conference tie, he needs to reach MVP level if he wants to match the level that placed them in the 10th place merit. Joining seems more complicated after the chaos Miles Bridges, his top scorer. In a precarious state due to domestic violence, everything indicates that he won’t be returning to the field for now, and no one wants him to make a fictitious transfer. play with and scratch.
2021-2022 Season: 43-39 (10th) – Lost play with

chicago bulls

Injuries don’t heal

The 2021 move allowed us to be 10 games below plus balance and 10 games above in one season.But the injury took a toll on projects that depended on demar derozan Incredible at 33 Zach Lavigne It means you need to demonstrate the ability to translate your personal qualities into collective leadership.the bloody knee of Lonzo Ball It threatens to undermine any plans for the Bulls to make the playoffs, but is once again beset by questions such as the sheer impact players like Nikola Vucevic and Patrick Williams can have.
2021-2022 season: 46-36 (6th) – Kill PO in the first round.
Key factor: Health, Lavigne and DeRozan levels