This topic almost deserves its own thread.
KP is missing the first month of the season the Mavericks per ESPN have the 6th toughest schedule to start the season. Luka is obviously a top 5 player, but all they added was Josh Richardson and Josh Green in the draft.
There is a real possibility with the West as tough as it is they could miss the playoffs.
OKC is out, the Suns take there place. Portland is much better and healthier so they will move up from the 8th spot. Dallas finished 7th.
You have Golden State in the mix who will likely be in and Houston is the only other team that could potentially fall out.
Minnesota with Rubio, Edwards will be improved, Memphis is on the rise, nothing is given in the West.
It is pretty easy to sprain an ankle and with the short season all bets are in off. And the Knicks are due a little luck from the basketball gods. Two lottery picks to the young core of Obi, Mitch and Barrett improve.
Milwaukee isn’t looking so hot.