NBA Roundtable: Sixers, Nets are a mess; breakout players; Finals predictions

2. Predict the top 4 standings in the Eastern Conference.

Michael: 1. Milwaukee Bucks; 2. Brooklyn Nets; 3. Miami Heat; 4. Boston Celtics

Liam: The whole league is very tight this season with a lot of predictions being difficult to make. However, I believe the Bucks are likely to finish on top of the Eastern conference after an incredible season last year. The Nets, despite their issues with Irving, will still finish second in the East.

The third and fourth are more difficult to determine, with a number of solid teams ready to make a leap this season. I believe the Hawks will be third after an incredible year last season that saw them make a deep playoff run. Their young players are just getting better and they will continue to improve. Lastly, I think the Heat will sneak into the top four this season with their improved squad.

David: 1. Brooklyn Nets 2. Milwaukee Bucks; (Significant drop-off); 3. Miami Heat; 4. Atlanta Hawks