Before any NBA season begins, we make the best predictions that we can. Yet, without fail, it’s a fool’s endeavor. 

The NBA is simply too unpredictable. Teams that looked poised to contend will falter, and teams will surpass expectations as well. To say that we’re making educated guesses may be an overstatement. 

For example, the Philadelphia 76ers looked like world beaters heading into 2022-23. At 16-12, they’ve been little more than solid. All told, it would be fair to say this group has been disappointing. 

Still, they haven’t been as disappointing as the Toronto Raptors. They were supposed to be a playoff team, but at 13-17, they’re looking well short of that standard.

Finally, the Lakers’ struggles this season were probably the most predictable of this bunch. 

Here’s a deal that aims to improve all three of these teams’ prospects.