Where do the Brooklyn Nets rank in the East if they run it back with KD, Kyrie?

Where do the Brooklyn Nets rank in the Eastern Conference if they run in back with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving? 

Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving have been at the center of drama for most of the NBA offseason. However, from all indications, it doesn’t appear as if the Brooklyn Nets have any interest in trading either player at the moment.

Even though it seems as if Durant is holding his stance, the Nets appear on trying to push him off his trade demand and running it back with the current core and a retooled supporting cast. In a vacuum, that’s not a terrible idea.

When healthy and engaged, Kyrie and Durant are one of the NBA’s most dynamic duos. The problem is, for the majority of their time in Brooklyn, Kyrie and Durant haven’t been all that healthy or engaged.

Why it could be a worthy gamble for the Brooklyn Nets

Adding to Durant and Kyrie, Ben Simmons is an intriguing addition and the Nets have also done a great job in surrounding their top three players with an improved supporting cast. Even though it seems like a longshot for Durant to change his tune, where would the Nets rank in the Eastern Conference if they decided to run it back? We explore.