18. Charlotte Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets are one of the most interesting teams in the Eastern Conference. Even though they don’t have a big name at the top of their roster they do have plenty of really good players that make this team tough to deal with on a night-to-night basis.
This is a team that could potentially make the playoffs in the East and causes some problems similar to the way we’ve seen many young teams do so in the past.
17. Chicago Bulls
Over the last few weeks, the Chicago Bulls have been playing really good basketball. They are 7-3 in the last 10 games and Zach Lavine is playing at an all-star level offensively for the team.
The Bulls, if they continue to play at this level, will have a true shot at making the playoffs in the Eastern Conference. After an up-and-down start to the season, that would be a huge victory for the team this year.