7. Memphis Grizzlies
Projected Starting Five: Mike Conley, Tony Allen, Chandler Parsons, Zach Randolph, Marc Gasol
When healthy, I’m pretty sure that you could probably move this team a few slots up. However, whether they can remain healthy or not is a big issue. Mike Conley, now the highest player in the NBA, is coming off an Achilles injury. His ability to comeback without any setbacks will be huge.
Chandler Parsons fought through knee injuries last season, and underwent surgery which forced him to miss the latter portion of the year. Zach Randolph was one of the last players standing last season. Though, at the age of 35, his best days might be behind him already.
Lastly, Marc Gasol broke his foot as he missed the second half of the 2015-16 season. Again, when healthy, this team has enough talent to compete with any team in the NBA. That’s a big question, though.
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