07-01-2026, 12:38 PM
(07-01-2026, 12:30 PM)Chicagojk Wrote: Well still early in the game, but lets talk contenders:
Denver- They have to have a move. What will it be?
Miami- Cant say are a contender now. Fun, yes but not a contender. Can they find some upgrades besides minimum guys
Minny- also fun, but not a contender. Do they move Gobert? What do they do at PF?
Cleveland- They lost Wade. They can't just run it back right?
Detroit- Seems all over the place with their moves.
Houston- Still seemed stuck in tier 2 in the West.
Anyone else?
I'd include Toronto now unless Leonard gets suspended all season. I'd also add LA. I don't see them outside of the top 4 at the end of the season in the West. I don't consider them a true contender as I would only say SA and OKC in the West are true contenders in the West, but I typically call top 4 contenders. I can see Toronto going to the finals next year if they stay healthy and Leonard is in the playoffs.

