11-12-2025, 05:29 PM
(11-12-2025, 08:51 AM)Chicagojk Wrote: 3 teams in the East are 1-10. Indy, Brooklyn and Washington. Of the three, I like the direction of Washington, record withstanding. I think they finally have a sniff of direction.
This is a year from hell for Indy. I doubt the fans are too upset with their start. They still have a good future. Hali being able to get close to the player he was is important. A high draft pick might put them in a better spot than they were last year (incredible run not being factored in).
Brooklyn is just hopeless. I have no idea what they are doing. They need to get it together quick because soon Houston has some of their picks.
Let's call it like it is -- those 3 teams are heavily invested in tanking for a top pick, and wasting no time in getting started. They all have no real hope at competing for a playoff spot, recognized their situation (rather than gloss over it), and are pursuing the best value they can get out of the season.
In case you're wondering, the Mavs are currently tied for 5th in the draft lottery seeding.