Toronto never really had a chance after they traded Vince Carter. New York is well, New York. Milwaukee desperately needs to find players to build around Michael Redd. Charlotte did well for an expansion team, and will be happy to pick up hopefully another impact player in the first round of the draft. Atlanta looks to pick up some more talent too in the draft and free agency, as they work with their young players.
No one fell faster and farther than the Los Angeles Lakers. Do you remember the last time that the Clippers actually finished ahead of the Lakers?
Golden State also has some nice younger players that should benefit from developing another season. Portland is a train wreck. Utah started off strong, but finished weak. They’ll be looking to compete next year with a healthy roster. New Orleans, after making the playoffs last year in the Eastern Conference, realized how much they suck in the Western Conference. They get the honor of finishing last in the West, and will ponder what to do with Baron Davis and their future.
