9. Philadelphia 76ers (10-7)
Last week: 4
After trading for Jimmy Butler last week, I might’ve gotten ahead of myself a bit. And I’m owning up to it. I placed them as No. 4 when I probably should’ve had them a few spots back. Even though this team still has only lost one game with Butler, I’m adjusting.
This team is going to only get better with reps between their three big stars – Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid and Jimmy – but there are a few concerns. Even though the team probably has the second best Big Three in the NBA, I still question if they have enough shooting.
Perhaps they make a move for a shooter that can help this team get to the next level? It’s probably the only way for this team to get to the next level at this point.