TIER 5: TEAMS EXPECTING TO MAKE THE PLAY-IN Similarly to tier 4, tier 5 consists of teams that generally fall into 1 of 2 buckets. First, you have your young teams pulling themselves out of rebuilds - these teams have an exciting young player or two, an enthusiastic or at the very least intrigued fanbase, and a lot of optimism heading into the year. Second, you have your dreaded NBA purgatory teams - too good to get a high pick and a chance at drafting their next superstar, but not good enough to even have a glimmer of hope in terms of playoff success. Teams in this situation are often a chore to watch, as the fanbase is depressed or disinterested, the players are frustrated, and management is more focused on job preservation in the near-term than building a sustainable winner for the long-term.
Power Rankings Update: Tier 5
Power Rankings Update: Tier 5
Power Rankings Update: Tier 5
TIER 5: TEAMS EXPECTING TO MAKE THE PLAY-IN Similarly to tier 4, tier 5 consists of teams that generally fall into 1 of 2 buckets. First, you have your young teams pulling themselves out of rebuilds - these teams have an exciting young player or two, an enthusiastic or at the very least intrigued fanbase, and a lot of optimism heading into the year. Second, you have your dreaded NBA purgatory teams - too good to get a high pick and a chance at drafting their next superstar, but not good enough to even have a glimmer of hope in terms of playoff success. Teams in this situation are often a chore to watch, as the fanbase is depressed or disinterested, the players are frustrated, and management is more focused on job preservation in the near-term than building a sustainable winner for the long-term.