8. Washington Wizards
Many are expecting the Washington Wizards to bounce back next season (assuming that John Wall looks more like his old self than not), however, I have my concerns about this team’s depth. If Deni Avdija can emerge as a rotation piece for the Wizards next season, there’s a chance that the Wizards could be a surprise in the East.
Bradley Beal has been a standout player without Wall last season and it’ll be interesting to see how the team looks with Wall back in the fold. If Beal continues to be an All-NBA player next to Wall, the Wizards will be a threat to make the playoffs.
This team’s overall success will ultimately come down to how impactful Rui Hachimura and Avdija can be in the frontcourt. With the lack of depth, there’s a good chance that these two young players will have to be effective and productive for the Wizards to make a real playoff push.