When Sam Dalembert is the best remaining free agent, you know the rosters are set enough to get going on some predictions.
Like the NBA season, these previews will be shortened.
1. Chicago Bulls (2nd in East, 3rd in NBA)
Who is new: Rip Hamilton, Jimmy Butler
Why are they here: Probably the most complete team in the league, but lacking that secondary superstar power
Most important player: Carlos Boozer. They signed him to be an interior force, and he’s wasn’t quite that in his first season. He needs to improve in his second for this team to win a championship.
Outlook: The biggest challenger to the Heat in the East. They have enough depth to wear them down, but the Heat will have more depth as well. It would be surprising to me if the Eastern Finals were anything but Bulls/Heat.
2. Indiana Pacers (7th in East, 16th in NBA)
Who is new: David West, George Hill
Why are they here: Improved all around. George Hill gives them an upgrade at SG and David West, if healthy, is a h...
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PLAYERS:
Richard Hamilton,
Jimmy Butler,
Carlos Boozer,
David West,
George Hill,
Danny Granger,
Tyler Hansbrough,
Paul George,
Jeff Foster,
Stephen Jackson,
Beno Udrih,
Shaun Livingston,
Tobias Harris,
Brandon Jennings,
Brandon Knight,
Rodney Stuckey,
Tayshaun Prince,
Kyrie Irving,
Tristan Thompson,
Omri Casspi
TEAMS: Chicago Bulls, Indiana Pacers, Milwaukee Bucks, Detroit Pistons, Cleveland Cavaliers
TEAMS: Chicago Bulls, Indiana Pacers, Milwaukee Bucks, Detroit Pistons, Cleveland Cavaliers
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