This NBA offseason has seen many changes throughout the league, and we still have a long way to go. Notable players switching team include Paul George, Jimmy Bulter, Chris Paul, and Gordan Hayward. This year's draft has also been one of the greatest, although it's too early to say. But the 2017 Class has a lot of talent, like Lonzo Ball, Markelle Fultz, De'Aaron Fox, and Jason Tatum.
I'm gonna be looking at teams that are undeniably rising in the power rankings.
Timberwolves: Getting Jimmy Bulter for only Zach Levine and change was an amazing steal trade. Now their core of Bulter, Wiggins, and Anthony-Towns, is amazing and will only get better. They are all in their prime right now. The Timberwolves also aren't done. Kyrie mentioned them as one of his favorite teams to be traded to, which shows how far the small market team has gone this offseason.
Bucks: Although they aren't that active as of now, they have a young group of talented guys. They were just awarded Most Improved Player (Giannis Antetokounmpo) and Rookie of the Year (Malcolm Brogdon). Not to even mention the 7-foot 20-year-old Thon Maker. The Bucks also have a number of other solid tradeable pieces like Jabari Parker and Tony Snell. They still have ways to go but they are heading in the right direction.
76ers: The FEDS are back in town. Forget about that bust Jahil Okafor, focus on Fultz, Embid, Dario, and Simmons. Especially if they can land Kyrie (unlikely), this team could seriously contend. Assuming they can stay healthy, this ground will definitely go to the playoffs and will only get better. The NBA should be prepared for the 76ers to be relevant again.
I'm gonna be looking at teams that are undeniably rising in the power rankings.
Timberwolves: Getting Jimmy Bulter for only Zach Levine and change was an amazing steal trade. Now their core of Bulter, Wiggins, and Anthony-Towns, is amazing and will only get better. They are all in their prime right now. The Timberwolves also aren't done. Kyrie mentioned them as one of his favorite teams to be traded to, which shows how far the small market team has gone this offseason.
Bucks: Although they aren't that active as of now, they have a young group of talented guys. They were just awarded Most Improved Player (Giannis Antetokounmpo) and Rookie of the Year (Malcolm Brogdon). Not to even mention the 7-foot 20-year-old Thon Maker. The Bucks also have a number of other solid tradeable pieces like Jabari Parker and Tony Snell. They still have ways to go but they are heading in the right direction.
76ers: The FEDS are back in town. Forget about that bust Jahil Okafor, focus on Fultz, Embid, Dario, and Simmons. Especially if they can land Kyrie (unlikely), this team could seriously contend. Assuming they can stay healthy, this ground will definitely go to the playoffs and will only get better. The NBA should be prepared for the 76ers to be relevant again.
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