Portland Trail Blazers: Is this a contender?
The Trail Blazers already acquired Jerami Grant this summer. Surely, that will upgrade their team. Landing Josh Hart last summer didn’t hurt either. This team has typically been light on wings during the Lillard era, and this is one of the strongest rotations they’ve had at that position.
Are we sure it’s enough to make a real bid for the NBA title?
Sacramento Kings: Is this a (playoff) contender?
In contrast to the Blazers, who typically make the playoffs but just don’t advance in them, the Kings aren’t thinking about NBA titles. They just need to make the playoffs this year.
Domantas Sabonis and De’Aaron Fox are a talented duo. On the other hand, the fit between each as poor shooters remains to be seen. Do the Kings need more to mitigate that issue, or are they built for the playoffs as is?
San Antonio Spurs: Are we tanking hard enough?
The Spurs made their intentions clear this summer. In trading Dejounte Murray for three first-round picks, they’ve made it obvious that they’re not looking for wins in 2022-23.
Still, some quality veterans remain on this squad. If the Spurs really want to maximize their draft odds, they should look to move Jakob Poeltl, Josh Richardson and Doug McDermott this summer.
Toronto Raptors: Do they need a center?
We could have gone with questions surrounding OG ANunoby’s future with the team here. Yet, the Raptors don’t seem keen on moving him unless he demands a trade. Still, this wing-heavy roster went largely without a center in 2021-22, largely by choice.
Should the Raptors change course ahead of next season?
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Utah Jazz: Should they trade Donovan Mitchell?
These days, it feels like the Jazz have already traded Mitchell. There are plenty of good reasons to do so, but let us play devil’s advocate.
Mitchell is only 25. He doesn’t seem to have demanded a trade. The Jazz could use the returns from their Gobert trade to land him a new co-star. If he’s content in Salt Lake City, why move on from a star player whose best years ought to be ahead of him?
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Washington Wizards: Should they make a big trade?
The Wizards can’t seem to get off of the mediocrity treadmill. In the eyes of some, inking Bradley Beal to a massive extension only further dooms them to that path.
At the same time, this team has plenty of intriguing young players and a solid base of draft capital to spare. Could they shock the world by swinging on a big star this summer?
