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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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12. Milwaukee Bucks

The hope is, after adding Mike Budenholzer as the team’s new head coach, the Milwaukee Bucks will be able to next the next step collectively as a dark horse to make the Eastern Conference Finals this season.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is going to be great, and the loss of Jabari Parker will certainly hurt the team’s depth. However, this team has enough quality pieces to take a step forward regardless of who may have left during the offseason.

Budenholzer will have athletes, length and youth to take this team to new heights, something that Jason Kidd failed to do over the last few seasons.