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2018 NBA Power Rankings: Should the Houston Rockets be the favorites in the West?

Michael Saenz|
DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 24: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets reacts after scoring against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on January 24, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. 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 Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 24: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets reacts after scoring against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on January 24, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. 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 Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
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CHARLOTTE, NC – JANUARY 26: Taurean Prince #12 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts after a play against the Charlotte Hornets during their game at Spectrum Center on January 26, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC – JANUARY 26: Taurean Prince #12 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts after a play against the Charlotte Hornets during their game at Spectrum Center on January 26, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

28. Atlanta Hawks (20-50)

The Atlanta Hawks desperately need to win the 2018 NBA Draft Lottery. I’m not saying that because I’m a Hawks fan; I’m saying it because I simply can’t see any big time free agent choosing to sign with the Hawks.

Couple that along with the fact that they don’t really have any young, high ceiling prospects to build around at the moment, and you can see why it’s imperative for the Hawks to secure a top 3, at least, draft pick.

The easiest way to build in the NBA is via the draft.