18. Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics are close to having to make a firm decision on their future – will they continue to try to build around Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown or will they attempt to hit the reset button and trade one of the two.
There are some big decisions that need to be made for two of the league’s most iconic franchises.
17. Toronto Raptors
As one of the hottest teams in the league, in which they have won five games in a row, the Toronto Raptors are surging up the standings in the Eastern Conference. They’re in the top 8 of the East and, somehow, just two games back of the Philadelphia 76ers for 5th place.
There’s no question that Nick Nurse deserves some recognition for NBA’s Coach of the Year.