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2018 NBA Power Rankings: The Warriors win the offseason; Lakers are back

By Michael Saenz

CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 14: Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers listens to LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers after the game at Quicken Loans Arena on December 14, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Lakers 121-112. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 14: Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers listens to LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers after the game at Quicken Loans Arena on December 14, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Lakers 121-112. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images) /
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20. Cleveland Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers may have lost LeBron James during free agency – again – but all is not lost. At least not yet. The team managed to re-sign Kevin Love for a long-term deal and still have some decent young pieces on their roster.

Not to mention they drafted one of my favorite players in the draft in Collin Sexton. Sexton will come in and start from day one. He has the potential to be one of the best players to come out of his draft. While his offense still needs some refining, he’s a beast on the defensive end and will make an impact as soon as the first whistle is blown.

The Cavs may not be as good as they were last season and likely won’t be in contention for a playoff spot this season, but they aren’t the laughing stock that many are expecting them to be.