14. Brooklyn Nets (28-26)
The Brooklyn Nets have been one of the most fascinating stories in the NBA this season, and are currently sitting in the 6th seed of the Eastern Conference. Barring some type of unforeseen circumstance, the Nets will likely make the playoffs this season.
And doing that without Caris LeVert, arguably their best player, and Spencer Dinwiddie, for a good chunk of it, has to be an amazing feeling for this franchise. Not to mention that D’Angelo Russell is finally playing up to his potential.
The Nets will have plenty of cap space to work with during the off-season and it’s going to be interesting to see where this team pivots next. These aren’t the same old Nets anymore, though.