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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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24. New York Knicks

Had it not been for an injury to Kristaps Porzingis last season, the New York Knicks are likely higher on this list. However, there are too many uncertainties in order for me to place them any better than a bottom 6 team in the NBA.

Obviously, things can change over the course of the first few months of the season, but barring any huge breakout from one of their young players, the Knicks are going to struggle to be competitive, even in the Western Conference.

This season, for the Knicks, should be about finding out which young players will be part of the team’s rebuilding core. Plus, the integration of new head coach David Fizdale.

There is plenty for Knicks fans to be excited this season; potentially making the playoffs shouldn’t be one of them.