29. Atlanta Hawks (11-35)
Trae Young has been the lone bright spot here, silencing any critics who might have questioned his size, strength, and ability to play in the NBA. His defense remains a work in progress as the Hawks have been bulldozed defensively almost on a nightly basis (28th in the NBA in OPG).
Cam Reddish, who was part of the Doncic for Young trade has been underwhelming, to put it mildly, and John Collins‘ 25-game PED suspension did not do the Hawks any favors, as a 3-24 stretch to end 2019 all but eliminated any hopes Atlanta had for playoff aspirations.
30. Golden State Warriors (10-37)
It’s hard to imagine the Warriors having the worst record in the league, but it’s apparent now that with Steph Curry and Klay Thompson both rehabbing injuries, this will be a lost season for Golden State. It’s almost certain that this fall from grace will simply be a one-off anomaly, and it’s scary to imagine how good the Warriors could be next year if they have Steph, Klay, Draymond, D’Angelo Russell, as well as (potentially) the first overall pick in the Draft; though it’s tough to envision Russell remaining with the team through next season, as there’s talk he could be moved at the trade deadline.
Minnesota is a possible trade destination, where D-Lo could potentially play alongside Karl-Anthony Towns.