The defending NBA Champion Milwaukee Bucks call the Central Division home, and have dominated their peers in the Central in recent seasons. However, an influx of talent through free agency and the draft and a championship coach returning to the division could make things more competitive this season. Here’s a look at how the NBA Central stacks up heading into the season.
1. Milwaukee Bucks: The Bucks had a slightly bumpier regular season last season than they did the previous two when they had the best record in the Eastern Conference. But Milwaukee finally put things together in the playoffs and came back from series deficits in three straight rounds en route to a title.
In the offseason, Milwaukee kept things pretty quiet. They re-signed Bobby Portis, who was a standout in their playoff run. They also bolstered their perimeter depth by adding Grayson Allen and Rodney Hood in free agency. Milwaukee should also benefit from getting Donte DiVincenzo back from an injury that kept him out during the playoffs.
The Bucks have arguably the best player in the league who is just starting his prime in Giannis Antetokounmpo and lost no significant pieces from a championship team. That should put them in a pretty good spot to defend their title.
2. Indiana Pacers: The Pacers faded late last season and parted ways with coach Nate Bjorkgren after just one season.
Indiana has long been rumored to be considering moving one of its two young big men, Domantas Sabonis or Myles Turner, with Turner the most rumored to be a trade candidate. Instead, the Pacers kept their roster intact and hope that Rick Carlisle, one of the best coaches in franchise history, can turn things around. Carlisle is coming off of a lengthy tenure in Dallas that included winning a championship.
The Pacers should be improved, with T.J. Warren returning healthy and a full season from Caris LeVert. But keeping everyone healthy has been a constant battle for Indiana, so they’ll have to prove they can stay on the court to be taken seriously as a contender.
3. Chicago Bulls: The Bulls started their big roster remake last season, when they acquired All-Star Nikola Vucevic to pair with Zach LaVine near the trade deadline. That move didn’t work out as expected, though. Chicago struggled to get Vucevic and LaVine on the court together, and their defense was also an issue.
This offseason, the Bulls bolstered their defense significantly by signing guards Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso. They also brought in another former All-Star, DeMar DeRozan. Chicago has already had a couple of dazzling plays in the preseason. If young players Coby White and Patrick Williams can emerge as consistent contributors this season, Chicago should be among the most improved teams in the NBA this season.
4. Cleveland Cavaliers: Coming off of a miserable season, the rebuilding Cavs toyed with trading the one young player who has seemed to show consistent promise. Collin Sexton was a fixture in trade rumors throughout the offseason but ultimately is still a Cavalier.
Fellow guard Darius Garland is also back. For about half of last season, Sexton and Garland combined to form an efficient-shooting young backcourt before injuries impacted both players.
Cleveland added promising young big man Evan Mobley in the draft, but they also traded for Lauri Markkanen, also a young stretch forward who needs minutes to improve. The Cavs also have veteran former All-Star Kevin Love hanging around and vying for minutes next to re-signed center Jarrett Allen.
Isaac Okoro also still has potential, and the Cavs added veteran Ricky Rubio to bolster the bench. They’re also hoping former first round pick Denzel Valentine can revive his career in Cleveland.
The Cavs have a lot of pieces that are intriguing, but it is still unclear how they fit together.
5. Detroit Pistons: The Pistons had one of their worst seasons in franchise history last season, but things got a whole lot brighter when they got the No. 1 pick in the draft and used it to take Cade Cunningham. In Summer League, Cunningham looked like he’s every bit as good as advertised and Detroit suddenly has one of the better young cores in basketball with Cunningham and last year’s three first round picks, Saddiq Bey, Isaiah Stewart, and Killian Hayes.
Add in veterans Jerami Grant, who was one of the most improved players in the league last season, and the reliable Kelly Olynyk, Hamidou Diallo, and Cory Joseph, and Detroit has all the makings of a team that could be a surprise this season.
Predicted finish: 1. Milwaukee 2. Chicago 3. Detroit 4. Indiana 5. Cleveland
The Atlantic Division is never devoid of drama with some of the league’s most storied franchises in the division, but things went to the extreme this offseason even by their standards. One superstar is trying to change teams and another may only see the court for half of the season even though he’s not injured. Here’s a look at how the Atlantic stacks up entering the 2021 season.
1. Philadelphia 76ers: The 76ers have had quite the trajectory in less than a year. They went from dominating the Eastern Conference much of the season and finishing with the best record to a hugely disappointing playoff performance that saw them bow out in the second round to alienating star Ben Simmons to the point that he’s threatening to never play a game for the franchise again if they don’t trade him.
So far, the Sixers haven’t obliged – and due to the hefty fines incurred already, Simmons is reportedly considering different options to get his trade request met.
Beyond Simmons, the Sixers return the bulk of last year’s team. They’re hoping young players like Tyrese Maxey and Matisse Thybulle can continue to improve and they also signed veteran center Andre Drummond to give Joel Embiid some rest. Drummond isn’t as good defensively as last year’s backup Dwight Howard, but he can be an effective rebounder and finisher if he comes into the season motivated to improve his stock.
With Embiid and Tobias Harris, Philadelphia is always a threat, but it is hard to see them being a championship contender until the Simmons situation is resolved.
2. Brooklyn Nets: The Nets struggled to keep their three stars, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden, on the court together last season due to a variety of injuries. All three are healthy heading into this season, but the Nets are now preparing to play the entire season without Irving due to New York’s local vaccine mandate and Irving’s refusal to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Irving was briefly able to practice with the team in Brooklyn, and seemed intent in playing in the team’s road games. The Nets changes plans, however, shutting Irving down until he’s willing to change his stance on the vaccine.
Even without Irving, the Nets are still title contenders. They nearly beat the Milwaukee Bucks in last year’s playoffs even with only Durant healthy for much of that series. They also improved their depth this season.
Patty Mills, a great shooter, should help offset any time Irving misses. LaMarcus Aldridge was briefly a Net last season, had to retire due to a health condition, and then un-retired and re-joined the team this offseason. The Nets will also have Blake Griffin for a full season and added forward Paul Millsap to provide more depth.
The Irving situation will likely be a media distraction for a while, but Brooklyn is built to whether inordinate amounts of attention and they can also get through Irving’s absence even if the obvious preference is to have him on the court.
3. New York Knicks: The Knicks had a surprising turnaround last season and made the playoffs thanks to a stifling defense and a breakout season by forward Julius Randle.
New York had a notable weakness at the point guard spot, though. Offensively challenged Elfrid Payton started. The team acquired veteran Derrick Rose, who provided a scoring spark, but Rose’s injury history limits how much he can play and contribute on a nightly basis.
The team hopes former All-Star and native New Yorker Kemba Walker can bounce back from his own injury issues and reclaim his status as one of the top scoring point guards in the league. If Walker can return to form, the Knicks could take another step forward and win a playoff round. They’ll have Mitchell Robinson back from injury and third-year guard R.J. Barrett made a big improvement last season. Second-year players Immanuel Quickley and Obi Toppin should also contribute more this season and adding Even Fournier was one of the more underrated moves any team made this offseason.
4. Boston Celtics: The Celtics shifted around their leaders in the offseason, moving coach Brad Stevens into the front office to replace Danny Ainge and hiring Ime Udoka to take over as coach. The Celtics also upgraded the point guard spot, with the younger and quicker Dennis Schroder replacing Kemba Walker.
But Boston also has some issues. Jaylen Brown and Al Horford recently contracted COVID-19 and they’ll be out of the lineup for at least 10 days as they quarantine. They also lost Evan Fournier in free agency to the rival Knicks.
Brown and Jayson Tatum are already two of the best wing players in the league and they’re still improving. Young players like Payton Pritchard, Robert Williams III, and Grant Williams should also keep improving and contribute more this season and veteran Josh Richardson adds some shooting and depth to the perimeter.
The problem for Boston is that they didn’t dramatically change a roster that underachieved last season and the rest of the division should be improved.
5. Toronto Raptors: The Raptors fell apart late in the season, but were among the most hard-hit teams in the league by the pandemic. The team played its home games in Tampa Bay rather than Toronto due to Canada’s stricter COVID-19 restrictions. Several key players and coaches also contracted the virus during the season, forcing the team to play with a thin roster for several weeks.
Still, Toronto was mostly competitive and got valuable experience for young players like Chris Boucher and Malachi Flynn. Both should step into bigger roles this season.
The Raptors lost face of the franchise Kyle Lowry in the offseason, but Goran Dragic should replace some of his production. Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet, and OG Anunoby are all young and improving and rookie Scottie Barnes has already been a defensive force in the preseason.
Toronto has intriguing talent, still has players with championship experience hanging around, and should be much better this season as long as everyone stays healthy.
Predicted Finish: 1. Brooklyn 2. New York 3. Philadelphia 4. Toronto 5. Boston
The past two seasons, the Southeast Division has produced a surprising playoff story. The Miami Heat surprised everyone and made it all the way to the 2020 NBA Finals and last season’s Atlanta Hawks scored playoff upsets to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. Both teams should contend this season, and another surprise team could emerge from the division.
1. Atlanta Hawks: Trae Young was the breakout star of last season’s playoffs thanks, in part, to his total embracing of being a villain in Madison Square Garden in the team’s first-round win over the Knicks. Young even built on that heat in the offseason – he was a surprise guest at a professional wrestling show in the Garden, and his presence infuriated the New York crowd when he came out.
The Hawks return all of their core pieces from last season, and should benefit with Bogdan Bogdanovic, Danilo Gallinari, De’Andre Hunter, and Cam Reddish all healing from injuries they were dealing with late in the season and during the playoff run. The Hawks also improved their bench depth with Gorgui Dieng and Delon Wright.
Assuming everyone is healthy, Atlanta should be one of the deepest teams in the East.
2. Miami Heat: After their Finals run, the Heat disappointed last season. They spent part of the season out of playoff contention before turning things around, dealt with several injuries, and quietly exited in the first round of the playoffs.
Miami is hoping a high-profile offseason can re-invigorate them. The Heat added former All-Star Kyle Lowry from Toronto and put some toughness in the lineup by signing P.J. Tucker and Markieff Morris in free agency. They also brought back Victor Oladipo, hoping he can come back and contribute at some point this season after dealing with serious injuries the last three seasons.
Oladipo is a former All-Star as well, so if he can get healthy, Miami has an intriguing lineup with Jimmy Butler, Lowry, and Bam Adebayo. They also re-signed shooter Duncan Robinson and third-year guard Tyler Herro is looking for a breakout season. After he recently compared himself to Luka Doncic, Trae Young, and Ja Morant, he has a lot of backing up those words to do.
The biggest problem for the Heat will be depth – if they have injury problems again, they don’t have many bench contributors who can step in.
3. Washington Wizards: Washington surged late in the season and impressively made the playoffs after they started the season in a terrible slump and at one point had the worst record in the East.
But the player that helped orchestrate that run, Russell Westbrook, was traded to the Lakers in the offseason. The Wizards kept All-Star Bradley Beal, though, and are hoping that more balance around him can actually help the team improve. They won’t have a player who can get his own shot the way Westbrook can, but Spencer Dinwiddie should provide solid complementary scoring and if Rui Hachimura or Kyle Kuzma and emerge as effective third scorers at the power forward spot, Washington could again threaten for a playoff spot.
4. Charlotte Hornets: If you’re looking for a potential breakout surprise team, look no further than Charlotte. The Hornets just missed the playoffs last season and probably would’ve made it had LaMelo Ball and Gordon Hayward not suffered late-season injuries.
But those injuries also cleared a path for a breakout performance from former lottery pick Miles Bridges. When Bridges’ minutes increased, he made the most of it, averaging 19 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, and a block per game in April while making 46 percent of his three-pointers. Bridges is one of the best finishers in the league, which complements Ball well in the lineup. If his all-around game can continue to blossom, he’ll give the team a collection of dangerous scorers with him, Hayward, and Terry Rozier.
The Hornets also bolstered their depth by signing veterans Kelly Oubre Jr and Ish Smith and trading for Mason Plumlee. Rookie James Bouknight should also earn some minutes with his athleticism.
5. Orlando Magic: The only team in the division that is clearly rebuilding, the Magic at least have a collection of intriguing young talent. Rookies Jalen Suggs and Franz Wagner join Cole Anthony, R.J. Hampton, Markelle Fultz, Jonathan Isaac, Wendell Carter Jr., Mo Bamba, and Chuma Okeke as players the Magic hope can develop into building blocks.
Orlando also does have a collection of solid and respected veterans to mix in with their young pieces. Gary Harris, Terrence Ross, Robin Lopez, and Michael Carter-Williams should all provide good minutes and keep the team competitive or become trade pieces for contenders later in the season.
If Fultz and Isaac can come back from serious injuries, Orlando’s prospects could improve some. But they’re likely to be in the mix for worst record in the NBA.
Predicted Finish: 1. Miami 2. Charlotte 3. Atlanta 4. Washington 5. Orlando
With Luka Doncic, Ja Morant, Zion Williamson, and Jalen Green all calling the division home, the Southwest has some of the brightest and most intriguing young stars in the league. The next step will be determining which of those stars can take the next step and have some playoff success.
1. Dallas Mavericks: For the second straight season, the Mavericks made the playoffs, gave the Los Angeles Clippers all they could handle, but ultimately couldn’t advance to the second round.
Doncic was brilliant in both of his playoff series so far and, offensively, has already put up MVP numbers in consecutive seasons. He’s a mostly disinterested defender at this point, though. If he can add that element to his game, he’ll make a huge leap and dramatically improve the Dallas ceiling.
The Mavs didn’t make any major changes to the roster in the offseason, but they did lose longtime coach Rick Carlisle and replace him with Jason Kidd. Along with continuing to mentor Doncic, Kidd’s biggest task will be trying to figure out if he can help Kristaps Porzingis re-find the promise he showed earlier in his career. Porzingis was frustrated at times with his role in the offense and he and Doncic haven’t always complemented each other’s skillsets well. If Kidd can get more out of Porzingis, Dallas becomes a much more dangerous team.
2. Memphis Grizzlies: For two straight seasons, the Grizzlies have shown they’re one of the up-and-coming rosters in the league. Last season, that resulted in a playoff appearance and an upset over the heavily favored Utah Jazz in game one of that series.
The Grizzlies are overflowing with young promising players. Surrounding centerpieces Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr are Brandon Clarke, Xavier Tillman Sr, and Desmond Bane. Dillon Brooks also had some huge moments last season, but he’ll start the season out of the lineup with a hand injury.
Memphis will miss Jonas Valanciunas, who was traded to New Orleans in the offseason, but replacement Steven Adams is a good defender and rebounder. Plus, Valanciunas leaving will clear more minutes at center for Jackson, Tillman, and Clarke to share.
Keeping players healthy has been an issue for Memphis, but if everyone can stay in the lineup, expect the Grizzlies to make the playoffs again, and maybe even win a round.
3. San Antonio Spurs: The Spurs continue to rebuild without ever really bottoming out. Dejounte Murray, Derrick White, Keldon Johnson, Jakob Poeltl, Devin Vassel, and Lonnie Walker IV are all promising and established contributors. Veterans Thaddeus Young and Al-Farouq Aminu are still solid contributors and shooters Doug McDermott and Bryn Forbes should bolster the team’s floor-spacing.
Rookie Joshua Primo is also added to that young mix, although minutes might be hard to come by for him at first this season.
At some point, San Antonio probably needs to make a trade or two to clear out their jam on the perimeter. But they have quietly assembled a deep, solid roster that should compete hard every night even if they might not have the talent to make the playoffs in the loaded West.
4. New Orleans Pelicans: The Pelicans could be in trouble, as they already have a young superstar who seems unhappy and a general manager who hasn’t inspired confidence so far.
New Orleans struck out on Kyle Lowry in free agency and lost Lonzo Ball to the Chicago Bulls. Quietly, though, they did OK with the moves they did make in the offseason. They acquired Valanciunas from Memphis, and his floor-spacing ability should be a better complement next to Williamson.
They also signed Devonte’ Graham from Charlotte. Graham hasn’t been a full-time starter yet in his career, but he’s a good shooter and playmaker who could develop into a solid starter.
Brandon Ingram is a great scorer on the wing and veterans Tomas Satoransky and Josh Hart are both solid contributors. If someone from group of promising young players that includes Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Kira Lewis Jr, and Trey Murphy III can emerge as a reliable scorer, New Orleans should be a playoff threat.
5. Houston Rockets: The Rockets went from a title contending team built around an MVP candidate to the league’s worst record in the blink of an eye. Compounding matters, their return in their trade of James Harden wasn’t great.
But things are looking up after they grabbed Jalen Green with the No. 2 pick in the draft. Green has looked every bit like an elite scorer so far in the preseason, and the team also has promising young players in Kevin Porter Jr, Christian Wood, and Jae’Sean Tate in the mix. That’s not enough for them to compete for a playoff spot yet, but it’s a great start on a rebuild.
Houston also has veterans like Eric Gordon, Daniel Theis, D.J. Augustin, and Danuel House who can all possibly be traded to contenders for draft picks or young prospects during the season.
Predicted Finish: 1. Memphis 2. Dallas 3. New Orleans 4. San Antonio 5. Houston
The Northwest Division has four teams with legitimate playoff aspirations and immense star-power. The division is also home to the team that had the best record in the NBA last season and the player that won the league’s MVP award. Here’s how the Northwest stacks up entering the season.
1. Utah Jazz: The Jazz cruised during the regular season, using a potent offense and great shooting to earn the league’s best record. Things stalled in the playoffs, though, as Utah was upset by the shorthanded Los Angeles Clippers in the second round of the playoffs.
The last two seasons have ended disappointingly for Utah, but the team has shown incremental progress despite those results. After blowing a 3-1 lead in the first-round in 2020, Utah advanced to the second-round last before losing in seven games. The team returns the core from both of those teams and hopes that continued improvement model gets them to at least the Western Conference Finals this season.
Utah star Donovan Mitchell has had more postseason experience than most young players in recent league history, and the Jazz bolstered their depth by adding Rudy Gay, Hassan Whiteside, and Eric Paschall in the offseason. If they can keep Mike Conley Jr healthy, Utah should contend for a title this season.
2. Denver Nuggets: Another young team that has had good postseason success, expect Denver to take another step forward this season.
That, of course, depends on the health of Jamal Murray. Murray, one of the best young scorers in the league, tore his ACL late last season. There still isn’t a timetable for his return, but Denver does hope he can come back sometime this season. Without him, their title hopes are dramatically impacted.
Expect Monte Morris and Facundo Campazzo to fill in capably while Murray is out. Denver will also hope that young forward Michael Porter Jr can continue to emerge as a scorer next to MVP Nikola Jokic. The Nuggets are also excited about a full season of Aaron Gordon, who rejuvenated the team when he was acquired at the trade deadline last season. Gordon had a big impact on Denver’s offense and defense.
Veteran Jeff Green should also help solidify Denver’s bench.
3. Portland Trail Blazers: The Blazers are feeling pressure to keep star Damian Lillard happy after Lillard expressed offseason frustration about the team’s direction. The Blazers also didn’t handle their coaching search well, including an awkward introductory press conference for new coach Chauncey Billups in which he wasn’t allowed to address past sexual assault allegations despite seeming to want to.
The Blazers do have a more complete roster this season, particularly up front. Larry Nance Jr was an underrated acquisition who should help the offense with his passing and be a big upgrade defensively over the departed Carmelo Anthony. Cody Zeller also provides solid depth and good defense up front.
With Lillard, CJ McCollum, Norman Powell, and the emerging Anfernee Simons, Portland should be able to score with the best teams in the league. Their defense was brutal last season, though, so if Billups can’t fix that, Portland’s odds of competing in the playoffs go way down.
4. Minnesota Timberwolves: Despite a chaotic offseason, the Timberwolves enter the season with good reason for excitement.
Coach Chris Finch, who took over mid-way through last season, has installed an offense that fits young stars Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards exceptionally well. D’Angelo Russell and Malik Beasley combine with Edwards to give the Wolves what should be among the best scoring perimeter trios in the league. Towns should be fully healthy after battling injury and health problems last season, and Naz Reid emerged as a capable backup for him last season.
If Edwards can take another big step after a promising rookie season, Minnesota could be a surprise team in the West.
5. Oklahoma City Thunder: The Thunder continue to collect future assets that will likely mean they won’t be competitive this season. There’s still reason to watch, though. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is one of the best young guards in the league. Lu Dort, Darius Bazley, and Josh Giddey are all also solid prospects who could be fun to watch.
Predicted Finish: 1. Utah 2. Portland 3. Denver 4. Minnesota 5. Oklahoma City
Three teams in this division have played in the NBA Finals in the last three, and the top three in the division this season should all be title contenders if everyone can stay healthy. Here’s how the Pacific Division stacks up.
1. Phoenix Suns: The Suns blew a 2-0 lead in last season’s Finals, but return everyone from that team and enter the season in good shape to make a return trip.
The team has a strong defense and efficient offense, both anchored by Chris Paul. Devin Booker is one of the best young scorers in the league and he’s also improved defensively. Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, and DeAndre Ayton are already good players, but all three are also still young and improving. If Bridges, in particular, can have a breakout this season, Phoenix should be the favorite in the West.
The team added some depth in the offseason by bringing in veterans Elfrid Payton, JaVale McGee, and Landry Shamet. Other teams in the West will have more explosive scoring, but few will be as good defensively as the Suns.
2. Los Angeles Clippers: The Clippers won’t have Kawhi Leonard this season due to a knee injury, so that probably derails their title-contending plans. But last season’s playoffs taught everyone not to write them off completely.
Paul George is still around and is a capable No. 1 option. Reggie Jackson and Terrance Mann were heroes in the playoffs and both could step into bigger roles. Eric Bledsoe and Justise Winslow both also provide some depth, and Winslow still has some untapped upside.
Things will be tough for LA in a loaded division, but the Clippers play hard and compete every night. If they can keep their other key players healthy, they should compete for a playoff spot.
3. Los Angeles Lakers: The Lakers, as is their custom, had the highest profile offseason by acquiring former MVP Russell Westbrook to play with LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
The also brought in former All-Stars Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, and DeAndre Jordan to bolster their bench, though all three players are limited in what they can contribute at this point in their careers.
James, Davis, and Westbrook are established and productive as long as they can stay healthy. The team around them is a work in progress, though. The Lakers hope Kendrick Nunn, Malik Monk, Wayne Ellington, and Rajon Rondo can provide some solid perimeter minutes. But a player they counting on, Talon Horton-Tucker, is out more than four weeks with a thumb injury.
Los Angeles showed last season that they can really withstand injuries to their stars, and their depth hasn’t improved this season. Keeping everyone rested and healthy will be imperative for them.
4. Golden State Warriors: The Warriors will finally be at full strength again for the first time in two years. Golden State gets All-Star Klay Thompson back in the lineup. If he’s even close to his old form, he, Steph Curry, and Draymond Green should lead the Warriors back to the playoffs.
Andrew Wiggins also quietly emerged last season as a complementary scorer and good defender in Golden State’s system. If last year’s rookie James Wiseman can take a step forward and first round picks Moses Moody and Jonathan Kuminga can contribute, the Warriors should have solid depth, with veterans Otto Porter Jr and Andre Iguodala also in the mix for minutes.
The Warriors hoped to package their young players for an established star during the Draft, but no deal came about. If a star does become available during the season, though, expect Golden State to be a frequently rumored destination.
5. Sacramento Kings: Quietly, the Kings have collected a solid group of young players who threatened for a playoff spot last season.
De’Aaron Fox and Tyrese Haliburton are both highly regarded young point guards, and Richaun Holmes and Marvin Bagley III give the Kings an athletic and lanky frontcourt. Add in veteran shooter Buddy Hield, forward Harrison Barnes, and rookie Davion Mitchell, and the Kings could be fun to watch.
Hield was a fixture in offseason trade rumors and Bagley has also at times reportedly wanted out of Sacramento, though. Coach Luke Walton probably needs the team to take a big step forward to keep his job. That could be a tough task in the loaded West, but the Kings certainly have more talent than they’ve had in recent years and are doing a better job of developing it.
Predicted Finish: 1. Phoenix 2. Golden State 3. LA Lakers 4. LA Clippers 5. Sacramento
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