NBA Power Rankings – What are the best teams in the league now?

The Raptors did not take long to celebrate their superb run up to the franchise's first title, thanks to Kawhi Leonard's decision to leave his throne as king of the north to settle at Staples Center with the LA Clippers. Nevertheless, even if the Raptors have no more championship cap, they have a pretty good lineup – built around the young emerging striker Pascal Siakam, winner of the season's most improved player award – to remain an important factor in the 'is. The Raptors have several large expiring contracts belonging to Kyle Lowry, Marc Gasol and Serge Ibaka, which could be reversed at the deadline for the assets – or that could start next summer with a reserve of caps to chase the players able to redo their alignment. But do not expect someone north of the border to be upset. They will spend the season celebrating their hard-earned title. – Good time

11. warriors of the state of the gold
Registration 2018-19: 57-25
2020 Title Rating: 14-1
Last row: n ° 6

Shortly after losing a devastating NBA final physically and emotionally against the Toronto Raptors, the Warriors saw Kevin Durant heading east to join Kyrie Irving in Brooklyn. But the Warriors did their best to recover by adding Angelo Russell's all-star star guard to help Stephen Curry endure the number of scorers until Klay Thompson came back from his injury. knee. Willie Cauley-Stein is only 25 years old and will have every chance to show what he can do as a new Golden State Center with DeMarcus Cousins ​​in Los Angeles. Steve Kerr will also try to integrate the new Warriors Alec Burks and Glenn Robinson III. While Golden State's dominance over the Western Conference is over, the Warriors have always Curry and Draymond Green – two proud All-Stars motivated to show that any idea of ​​Golden State's demise is premature. –– Youngmisuk

• Key additions: Dr. Angelo Russell, Glie Robinson III, Alec Burks, Napier Shabazz, Willie Cauley-Stein

• Key subtractions: Kevin Durant, André Iguodala, DeMarcus Cousins, Shaun Livingston

12. Brooklyn nets
Registration 2018-19: 42-40
2020 Title Rating: 20-1
Last row: n ° 12

Brooklyn has completed its remarkable recovery in recent years by signing Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant and DeAndre Jordan at the opening hours of the agency, thus releasing a franchise left for dead as a result of the deal. exchange of four first-round picks with the Celtics. back in 2013. If Durant was healthy, the Nets would probably be the favorites in the East. But that's not the case, having torn his Achilles in the finals of the NBA, and he will miss – at least – almost all of next season. Meanwhile, the Nets are hoping things will go differently for Irving than Boston last year, when he and the younger players on the team struggled to make themselves heard and the Celtics been disappointed. The Brooklyn lineup has a similar composition, including emerging wing Caris LeVert, who will try to move the Nets forward until Durant returns, whether it's late next season or 2020-21. – Good time

13. San Antonio Spurs
Registration 2018-19: 48-34
2020 Title Rating: 40-1
Last row: n ° 15

The Spurs were trapped by Marcus Morris, who changed course and signed with the Knicks, because they not only lost him, but also traded Davis Bertans to clear the way. They did some small maneuvers, but the health of Dejounte Murray was the main goal of the offseason. The Spurs are the Spurs, so they'll be good, but as the West recovers, nothing has changed enough to give San Antonio a boost. — Young

14. Miami Heat
Registration 2018-19: 39-43
2020 Title Rating: 40-1
Last row: n ° 22

The Heat of the last seasons have generally been better than the sum of their roles and, for the first time in a long time, they will feature an NBA star at its peak: Jimmy Butler. Butler's union, intense workaholic, and Heat's organization, intense workaholic, would seem to be an NBA match in paradise. Miami will feature its typically well-prepared and well-prepared defensive schemes, as well as its cunning and unorthodox trickery to make up for any lack of fire. – Kevin Arnovitz

15. Indiana Pacers
Registration 2018-19: 48-34
2020 Title Rating: 40-1
Last row: n ° 14

Malcolm Brogdon, the former rookie of the year, recently signed an $ 85 million, three-year contract with Indiana. Until Victor Oladipo's return after the quad injury that ended his 2018-1920 season, much of the Pacers offensive would likely take place in Brogdon. The Pacers were seeded No. 4 in the 2019 playoffs. To be re-ranked as high, Domantas Sabonis must continue to evolve. More importantly, when and how Oladipo will return, it will greatly influence Indiana's chances. – Andrews

16. Detroit Pistons
Registration 2018-19: 41-41
2020 Title Rating: 250-1
Last row: n ° 19

Despite the lack of room for the Capital Hall, the Pistons added two proven guards to their team on the loose: Derrick Rose and Markieff Morris. The No. 8 Pistons were swept in the 2019 series largely because the depth of the No. 1 Bucks allowed their starters to stay cool. The Pistons, on the other hand, had trouble setting up a rotation of seven men. In the playoffs, head coach Dwane Casey relied on the heavy minutes of André Drummond and injured Blake Griffin. Morris is another great body that will help lighten the load of Griffin and Drummond. Rose has the talent and experience to lead Detroit's second unit. If Griffin can stay healthy, the Pistons are likely to make another push in the playoffs. – Andrews

17. pelicans from New Orleans
Registration 2018-19: 33-49
2020 Title Rating: 75-1
Last row: n ° 24

Pelicans can be competitive this season and argue in the future thanks to the luck in the lottery and the great work of the new Executive Vice President, David Griffin. The No. 1 seed in the overall standings, Zion Williamson, and the high-profile selection of young talents and draft picks the Lakers have abandoned for Anthony Davis represent the promise of a promising future within the Big Easy. Add big man Derrick Favors and upside-down shooter JJ Redick – and keep the great two-way keeper Jrue Holiday – let's hope for a win now. – MacMahon

18. Dallas Mavericks
Registration 2018-19: 33-49
2020 Title Rating: 100-1
Last row: n ° 17

The Mavs have failed to add a proven freelance starter despite the start of the summer with nearly $ 30 million worth of salary space. Guards Seth Curry and Delon Wright, who were quality reservists, came to Dallas as a consolation prize. Over the last 13 months, the Mavs have managed to add two potential long-term superstar pillars to Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis, but the goal of making a leap in the playoffs this season seems rather ambitious in the West loaded. – MacMahon

• Key additions: Seth Curry, Boban Marjanovic and Delon Wright

• Key subtractions: Dirk Nowitzki

19. Orlando Magic
Registration 2018-19: 42-40
2020 Title Rating: 125-1
Last row: No. 20

Will the Magic make the next big step forward after its first playoff appearance in seven years, or will 2019-20 be a consolidation season? Orlando is front-loaded, with powers ahead and highly-supplied centers (that was the case before the signing of Al-Farouq Aminu and the editorial staff of Chuma Okeke, who is recovering from a ACL injury). The fortune of the Magic is based on their ability to take advantage of their guards, the highest ceiling owned by Markelle Fultz. The Magic are cautiously optimistic: the former first overall pick could give them some of the perimeter creation they desperately need. – Arnovitz

20. Kings of Sacramento
Registration 2018-19: 39-43
2020 Title Rating: 150-1
Last row: n ° 16

Luke Walton was hired to help develop De 'Aaron Fox, Marvin Bagley III and Buddy Hield. But Vlade Divac spent free money to keep and add some veterans around the promising young nucleus of Sacramento. They kept Harrison Barnes on a four-year, $ 85 million contract. The Kings have replaced Willie Cauley-Stein with Dewayne Dedmon on a $ 40 million, three-year contract with veterans such as Trevor Ariza and Cory Joseph. Walton should have a mix of promising young players accompanied by veterans who can help clear themselves. Unfortunately, they live in a division that has two of the most awesome couples in the NBA: Kawhi Leonard and Paul George in Los Angeles and LeBron James and Anthony Davis of Los Angeles, as well as the Warriors. – Youngmisuk

• Key additions: Trevor Ariza, Dewayne Dedmon, Cory Joseph

• Key subtractions: Willie Cauley-Stein, Alec Burks, Frank Mason III

21. Minnesota Timberwolves
Registration 2018-19: 36-46
2020 Title Rating: 500-1
Last row: n ° 23

For a minute, it appeared that the Wolves would make a major addition to Dr. Angelo Russell, and who knows, maybe they'll do it again at some point. But the summer was not so nice because they decided not to compete with Tyus Jones and did not bring any major upgrades elsewhere. Andrew Wiggins and his contract have created barriers to staff mix, but there is still a young core that deserves to be added, or which will eventually lead to another restart. — Young

22. Atlanta Hawks
Record 2018-19: 29-53
2020 Title Rating: 200-1
Last row: No. 21

The Hawks' reconstruction project is shining brightly, and even a whisper that the beginning Hawks could snort the playoffs next spring at a conference where 80% of the successes were won. Two young recruits appearing in the top 10, a couple of functional veterans on the perimeter and a recovery project at Jabari Parker will join the existing youth core team led by Trae Young and John Collins. The biggest challenge ahead for Atlanta will be to design a defense that can compete with adults if and when the March and April matches have serial implications. – Arnovitz

23. Chicago Bulls
Registration 2018-19: 22-60
2020 Title Rating: 125-1
Previous rank: N ° 29

The Bulls recruited guard Coby White and added Thaddeus Young and Tomas Satoransky to the roster. Still, it's hard to imagine Chicago ranking in the first half of the Eastern Conference. Perhaps he could qualify for the playoffs, but with the Eastern Conference becoming even more competitive, the task is difficult. Expect another year of development for the Bulls. Their young core of Wendell Carter Jr., Zach LaVine, Otto Porter Jr. and Lauri Markkanen have more and more to do together. And if an unlikely run in the playoffs materializes, it will be necessary that the Bulls remain in good health. Carter's abdominal surgery is not a good start. – Andrews

• Key additions: Coby White, Thaddeus Young and Tomas Satoransky

• Key subtractions: Robin Lopez

24. Thunder from Oklahoma City
Registration 2018-19: 49-33
2020 Title Rating: 150-1
Last row: n ° 11

With the apparent plan to dismantle the house and rebuild a new one, it seems that the thunder will take a significant step backward. But if Chris Paul decides to stay with OKC – a heavy "if" right now – the Thunder can still be a reasonably competitive team in the West. A core of Paul, Steven Adams and Danilo Gallinari can win games, but the question is how long they could be part of it. — Young

25. Phoenix Suns
Registration 2018-19: 19-63
Title Rating 2020: 1000-1
Previous Rank: N ° 28

Phoenix was named coach at Monty Williams, but the rest of his summer was a headache. The Suns traded T.J. Warren and his reasonable contract with choice No. 32 from Indiana to create a cap space. They then traded a first-round 2020 pick between Milwaukee and Boston for choice # 24 (Ty Jerome) and center Aron Baynes. They traded their former pick among 4th overall, Josh Jackson and De 'Anthony Melton, as well as two second-round picks in Memphis. Phoenix kept Kelly Oubre Jr. for $ 30 million over two years and signed a $ 51 million contract to Ricky Rubio, who would become their starting guard. But it certainly looks like Devin Booker is looking at yet another long season .– Youngmisuk

• Key additions: Ricky Rubio, Dario Saric, Aron Baynes, Cameron Johnson

• Key subtractions: Josh Jackson, T.J. Garenne

26. Memphis Grizzlies
Registration 2018-19: 33-49
Title Rating 2020: 1000-1
Previous rank: N ° 27

The Grizzlies are fully committed to rebuilding around the young table centers, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Ja Morant. The revamped front office in Memphis laid the groundwork for the reconstruction project by bringing together young talents and future first-round picks by swapping the great Mike Conley of all time with the Grizzlies, as well as through operations. such as obtaining a choice from Golden State. a commercial exception to take Andre Iguodala, which Memphis hopes to return for another asset. – MacMahon

27. Washington Wizards
Registration 2018-19: 32-50
2020 Title Rating: 500-1
Last row: n ° 25

The Wizards are less rebuilding than staying on hold as they head to the future of their expensive starting backyards – John Wall, who is recovering from a ruptured tendon of Achille and who is unlikely to see much in 2019-20, and Bradley Beal, one of the league's sniper guards, who is coveted by the league contenders. The winter will probably be long in Washington, while the Wizards weigh in their choices, develop Troy Brown and Rui Hachimura and save time. – Arnovitz

28. New York Knicks
Registration 2018-19: 17-65
2020 Title Rating: 200-1
Last row: n ° 18

This summer, the Knicks were expected to triumph, finally. Instead, all they could do was watch Irving and Durant choose to cross the East River to join the rival Nets. The fact that the Knicks followed by signing a series of solid but unspectacular players – Julius Randle, Bobby Portis, Marcus Morris, Elfrid Payton and Wayne Ellington – to short-term contracts hardly erased the bitter feelings that have left their fans with after the front office exchanged Kristaps Porzingis and then hit on the stars in free will. Now, the Knicks will fight again, while the Nets are the exciting team of the five boroughs. However, there will be at least one difference between last year and Madison Square Garden: the presence of choice # 3, RJ Barrett, plus last year's picks – Kevin Knox, first player, and Mitchell Robinson, second. – Good time

29. Charlotte Hornets
Registration 2018-19: 39-43
Title Rating 2020: 1000-1
Last row: No. 26

The Hornets will enter the 2019-2020 season in the absence of their two best-in-action leaders last season, and are largely the same talented nucleus that will replace the league and whose contract will expire someday. According to your assessment of Terry Rozier, the bees have either a respectable and young substitute as Kemba Walker as a leader, or have again surrendered a contract of excessive value and too long a length of time to a player who does not possess the body of work that justifies it. Perhaps Charlotte can take advantage of one of her perspectives: the tempting and sometimes bewildering temptation of Malik Monk, or the promising strikers picked in the last two events: Miles Bridges and PJ Washington. – Arnovitz