NBA: Re-seeding the Eastern Conference after Free Agency

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4. Indiana Pacers

The Indiana Pacers took the Cleveland Cavaliers to 7 games in the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs.

Attribution can be given to Victor Oladipo‘s emergence as a star in his first season with the Pacers.

Despite losing to the Cavaliers in the playoffs, the Pacers managed to have a successful offseason. Their notable offseason acquisitions include Tyreke Evans, Doug McDermott, Kyle O’Quinn.

The Pacers had a successful offseason and will be ready to compete in the East with their added depth to contend in the East.

3. Toronto Raptors

After firing Dwane Casey and finishing first (59-23) in the Eastern Conference, the Raptors fell short once again against the Cavaliers in the second round.

The Toronto Raptors recently swapped DeMar DeRozan and Jakob Poeltl with Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green in a trade.

Kawhi still has to prove that he can play basketball at the highest level in order for the Raptors to finish top 3 in the East.

The Raptors must convice Kawhi to stay long-term or they will not be considered as legit contenders in the Eastern Conference for years to come.