NBA: Re-seeding the Eastern Conference after Free Agency
By Alan Mena
10. Cleveland Cavaliers
While this may not come as a surprise, the Cleveland Cavaliers do not have enough depth and talent as many other teams do in the Eastern Conference.
With the departure of LeBron James, the Cavs are no longer a threat in the East.
Kevin Love is now a lone wolf and we have yet to see if we can become as dominant as he was in his Minnesota days as the best player on his team.
The Cavs drafted Collin Sexton (8th overall) in hopes of retaining LeBron James and a playoff spot.
Although Sexton may present the talent needed in order for the Cavs to make a push for the playoffs, a full rebuild is imminent if this season does not meet expectations.
9. Chicago Bulls
Despite having a poor 2018 season, the Chicago Bulls showed promise.
The Bulls’ biggest offseason acquisition was Jabari Parker.
While two ACL tears has hindered Parker’s development as a player, he is finally getting a chance to play in his hometown and become the Bulls’ best player.
Young talent such as Lauri Markkanen, who led the team in scoring (15.2), Zach LaVine, Jabari Parker, Bobby Portis, Kris Dunn and lottery pick Wendell Carter Jr. should be more than enough to propel the Bulls into the playoffs after next season.
The 2019 season will be Fred Hoiberg’s 4th season as the Bulls’ head coach and it’ll be his most exciting year yet.