12. Atlanta Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks have gotten off to a quietly good start to the season. There were questions about this team even after they made the big splash of acquiring Dejounte Murray. But this team seems improved and will be in the hunt for a top 6 finish in the Eastern Conference.
The good news is that the team should improve over the course of the season. That should bode well for this team and this core moving forward.
11. Cleveland Cavaliers
I don’t think the start of the season could have gone any better for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Donovan Mitchell is proving that he could be a great addition to the team and has helped the team handle the absence of Darius Garland. The Cavs, like the Hawks, are another team that will only get better as the season evolves.