2. Milwaukee Bucks
As expected, the Milwaukee Bucks look like a team that is ready to bounce back from a disappointing showing in the playoffs. They are playing with a huge chip on their shoulders and Giannis Antetokounmpo is proving every night that he is the best player in the league.
And the Bucks may not be complete. At this point, it would be surprising if they didn’t make an in-season trade to try and solidify their chances of winning the conference and, eventually, the NBA Finals.
Much like the Boston Celtics, the fact that the Bucks have been so impressive without being completely healthy is a great sign – not so much for the rest of the Eastern Conference, though. Once Khris Middelton makes his season debut, there’s another level that could be reached by the Bucks.