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2018 NBA Power Rankings: Have the Cleveland Cavaliers figured it out?

By Michael Saenz

BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 11: Lebron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers is guarded by Terry Rozier #12 of teh Boston Celtics in the second half during a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on February 11, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 11: Lebron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers is guarded by Terry Rozier #12 of teh Boston Celtics in the second half during a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on February 11, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /
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22. New York Knicks (23-36)

At the end of the day, the story surrounding the New York Knicks this season is going to be the loss of Kristaps Porzingis and how it will impact this franchise for the next couple of seasons. There’s no question that the low risk gamble on Emmanuel Mudiay could pay off, but the fact that Porzingis could miss not only the remainder of this season, but also a bulk of next season is going to be quite problematic.

Just a couple of months ago, the Knicks were viewed as one of the most talented young teams in the NBA. And a big part of that was because of Kristaps.

But with him gone, and his future in question (because you can never predict how bigs will recover from lower leg injuries), you can’t help but feel concern for this franchise.