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definently? there is no such thing for those teams.
Out of the ones who did not make the playoffs, who will DEFINITELY make the playoffs next year?
definently? there is no such thing for those teams.
who cares...i seriously doubt that anyone who didnt even make the playoffs will be a contender in only 1 year. The teams to watch next year will be the usual mavs, suns, spurs, heat, pistons, and maybe the clippers.
golden state.. if they keep davis/jrich they will make the postseason
I agree, Golden State should make postseason if they keep those guys and everyone stays healthy.
Orlando or maybe Utah. Seems like Utah's due for an injury-free season.
Houston.
Toronto
I think the suns will be a surpise.
I think they will nto be as good as this year record wise. maybe better in the playoffs once they get it figured out. chemistry is going to be key and guys wanting to play their role on the team and not more then that
i was thinking toronto and golden state
What they said.
so what teams will be out if 2 or 3 new teams get in?
nuggets?
lakers?
clippers?
Orlando will be a 4-6 seed next year.
First Teir
x-San Antonio
x-Dallas
x-Phoenix (if they stay the same, plus health)
Second Teir
x-Sacramento (if they resign Wells)
x-Denver
x-Memphis (if they get a legit PG)
x-L.A. Clippers (if they resign Cassell)
Third Teir
Houston (if they stay healthy)
x-L.A. Lakers (need PG help)
New Orleans (need frontcourt depth)
Utah (need health, experience)
Lottory Teir
Seattle (need PG and frontcourt depth)
Minnesota (everything but Garnett)
Golden State (new coach, PG and frontcourt depth)
Portland (everything)
NOTE: x-made playoffs this season
The two LA teams have the most to lose or to improve this offseason, but Memphis needs some direction as well.
In the end, I think Houston bumps the Lakers for the final playoff spot.
Orlando Magic
Orlando, and while the Bull made it this year, I look for them to go further next year.
I have to agree with the folks that think Orlando is going to be a force next season.
If I was starting a franchise and could pick any player to build around, I would take a long look at Dwight Howard. But then I would come to my senses and select Lebron.
New Orleans from the West
Orlando from the East
I agree that New Orleans, Orlando, and Houston have a good shot. I thinkToronto is at least a year away.
The only team I haven't seen mentioned that I think has a reasonable shot is Boston. Well, and Philly -- they always seem to be on the bubble, but they're not really a surprise.
Orlando
Orlando is eventually going to be really good, next season they won't be a force but they will make the playoffs and be in the middle of the East. Milicic will have a nice season next year, but I think his breakout year will be the season after that. Ariza is a nice player, the Knicks are re s for trading him, he'll have a nice season next year. I also like Nelson a lot as a PG, plus Dooling is a pretty nice bench player, he adds a big spark. It would be wonderful to see Grant Hill have one last healthy season where nothing goes wrong for him, but it looks like he might retire.
I think that New Orleans might make the playoffs, but who do they really have to go with Paul? West is alright, but they really need to pick up another scorer to play with him before they amount to much.
I think Utah will make the playoffs next season, they have 4 really solid players in Williams, Kirilenko, Boozer, and Okur. They need a solid slasher to play the 2 and they are in great shape next season. They have decent bench and a great coach, they are my sleeper pick next year. I think they will win that division and actually win over 50 games.
East: Orlando
West: Utah
I would be shocked if the Magic didn't make it. Out West, Houston will be there if McGrady is healthy. The Clippers and Nuggets are two teams that it wouldn't surprise me if they missed the playoffs. Cassel's already said he won't start next season, and Livingston is still a guy best used off the bench. Who knows what the is going to happen to Denver with KMart and 'Dre. I don't see Utah in it. They have a lot of players who'd be great 6th men, but the only really good player they have is Kirilenko. As much as I like Jerry Sloan, they don't have the talent to beat out Dallas, San Antonio, Phoenix, Memphis, LAL, Houston (if healthy), or the Clippers even. I like Seattle to be better too with Wilcox getting some run.
Last edited by baseline bum; 06-06-2006 at 12:15 AM.
I'm leaning towards Houston right now, but that could change.
Bobcats
Toronto
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