The NBA Season is getting underway tonight, with the Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, Oklahoma City Thunder and Golden State Warriors trying to get their first W of the season. Figuring out just how many W’s the NBA teams will get by the end of the season is hard to predict, but that doesn’t stop me (@Maefteda) and Kevin (@KevNissanka) from trying to guess all 30 Over/Under win totals.
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Golden State Warriors
Over/Under: = 62
Wins Last Season: 58
Mathias: Under
It’s hard to fathom that this completely dominant Golden State Warriors squad only got 58 wins last season, but they sure did. All you ever hear from Golden State is how exhausting it is to have complete control over the NBA… Wah wah wah. At least we only have to keep this charade going for one more season before Kevin Durant bolts. Cousins will be a fun addition, but he’ll be coming off injury and will take a while to get going once he’s back. Under.
Kevin: Over
Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Stephen Curry should be enough to get you an estimate of 65+ wins. Add Demarcus Cousins? Yeah, they will get over 62 wins. Last year was just a miscalculation and GSW being in second gear. Since the 14/15 season they’ve won 67, 73 & 67 wins respectively. Chalk it up for an easy over.
Boston Celtics
Over/Under: = 59.5
Wins Last Season: 55
Kevin: Over
As a pretty proud New York Knicks fan, it’s safe to say that I am extremely jealous of the Boston Celtics. A great coach, young core of talented players and both Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward in their prime, what’s not to like? They haven’t had a season where they got over 60 wins since the 08/09 season, but considering LeBron left for the West, the Eastern Conference is Celtics to conquer. They will go over!
Mathias: Under
I really like the Boston Celtics young core (Been a huge fan of Jayson Tatum since his Duke days) and on paper it sounds good when a 55 win squad adds a healthy Gordon Hayward and Kyrie Irving for the whole year. Kyrie is always injury prone however, Hayward will take a while to get going and the backups who stepped up in starting roles last season will have to adjust to being backups again. Get your own team Scary Terry, you deserve it. With the bar set at 59.5 wins and me liking the other contenders in the East, I’m gonna go under.
Houston Rockets
Over/Under = 57
Wins Last Season: 65
Mathias: Over
I’ve been as hard on the Houston Rockets as anyone and think they were lucky to get to a Game 7 against the Warriors. People forget how dominant we felt the Warriors were after Game 3. Rockets wouldn’t have won even with a healthy Chris Paul. Giving them an Over/Under of 57 games however? Laughable. Sure, Trevor Ariza will be a huge miss and their additions have been lackluster, but they’re not dropping 8 games compared to last season.
Kevin: Over
Houston Rockets. What can be said that hasn’t been said already? They are worse than the GSW but are above the rest in the Western Conference. They lost two decent squad players in Luc Mbah a Moute and Trevor Ariza but kept Clint Capela and gained a decent scorer in Carmelo Anthony (Yes, I don’t think he’s trash) and the NBA 2k14 baseline dunk god, Bruno Caboclo. If Chris Paul can keep himself healthy, I think Houston Rockets could easily finish over 57 wins.
Toronto Raptors
Over/Under = 55.5
Wins Last Season: 59
Kevin: Under
Toronto did DeMar DeRozan and Dwane Casey dirty. HOWEVER, they got the worst laugh but ever so amazing Kawhi Leonard, re-signed Sixth Man of the Year nominee Fred VanVleet and got a new head coach in Nick Nurse who’s been an assistant coach with the Raptors for 5 years. Question remains whether Lowry and Leonard can have the chemistry that Lowry had with DeRozan. Reality of the situation is that there are a lot of variables so I think they will go under 55.5 wins.
Mathias: Over
The Raptors traded DeMar DeRozan and Jakob Poeltl for Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green and now they’re suddenly gonna be 4 games worse? No chance in hell. People forget how good Kawhi Leonard is. Damn you Zaza Pacheapshot. A lineup of Lowry-Green-Kawhi-OG-Siakam will be devastating defensively and can more than hold their own offensively. I love Dwane Casey and wish he had kept his job, but switching to Nick Nurse shouldn’t be too difficult for possibly the best team in the East.
Philadelphia 76ers
Over/Under = 54
Wins Last Season: 52
Mathias: Under
I’m torn on this one, just like I was when I felt like the 76ers went from overrated to underrated between beating the Miami Heat and losing to the Boston Celtics in the playoffs. With health issues and spacing problems, the 76ers are just so hard to gauge, so what it really comes down to is a somewhat disappointing summer. A real chance at Kawhi and a fake chance at LeBron ended with.. Wilson Chandler? Sneaky addition of Mike Muscala and I like the draft pick Landry Shamet, but I’m leaning slightly under here.
Kevin: Under
If you’re a 76ers fan, you should be loving life. Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid are amazing, Markelle Fultz is back, and there’s a general hype in the city of Philadelphia. What isn’t that hype though? Losing Marco Belinelli and Ersan Ilyasova and even though it’s like Voldemort, we have to discuss the thing that shouldn’t be named…. Joel Embiid’s health. The 76ers will rest him to play it safe which will hurt their chances for more wins during the regular season. Under all day.
Utah Jazz
Over/Under = 50
Wins Last Season: 48
Kevin: Under
Apart from Donovan Mitchell, the Jazz don’t really have a scoring threat which could significantly hurt their chances for a bid of 50+ wins. I really like what I’ve seen of Joe Ingles and Ricky Rubio, but I doubt they will have the same season they had last season. Straight up under, boss.
Mathias: Under
Donovan Mitchell is my dude and I will always be a believer, but I feel as if the Utah Jazz are getting slightly overrated. That usually happens with teams who start off the season sucking, but turns it up with a late surge. They usually end up somewhere in the middle when it comes to quality. Just ask the 17/18 Miami Heat. I will always be jealous of them having Ricky Rubio, Donovan Mitchell and the dopest City Edition uniforms this side of Miami, but the Jazz go under 50 wins in a very competitive Western Conference.
Milwaukee Bucks
Over/Under = 48.5
Wins Last Season: 44
Mathias: Over
If you didn’t know, I predicted that Giannis Antetokounmpo becomes the MVP this season. The Greek Freak will take another gyro-step towards greatness now that he’ll finally have a good NBA head coach. Khris Middleton is a very solid #2 guy and 2017 Rookie of The Year Malcolm Brogdon should be healthier this season, making the Bucks a contender alongside the Celtics, Raptors and 76ers.
Kevin: Over
They will get over 48.5 wins. They have Giannis Antetokounmpo. He’s the real King of the East. I also really love the moves of Brook Lopez, Donte DiVincenzo and Ersan Ilyasova and a huge improvement in head coach department of Mike Budenholzer. Add Eric Bledsoe and Khris Middleton being in contract years, they’re going to ball out. #Over
Oklahoma City Thunder
Over/Under = 48.5
Wins Last Season: 48
Kevin: Over
Hugely talented team that now have a dynamic duo in Russell Westbrook and Paul George that have a very good bond. Carmelo Anthony left to team up with his “brother-in-arms” Chris Paul and the move benefits all teams. It remains to see when Roberson will return, but I think we will finally see Oklahoma City bringing the Thunder in the Western Conference.
Mathias: Under
Again, chalk this under for the Thunder up to the Western Conference being more competitive than ever. The Lakers, Nuggets and Mavericks look to take a step up, while you can’t quite count out the Spurs or the Timberwolves just yet. Even the Suns and Kings have improved even if they won’t sniff the playoffs. Westbrook still recovering from surgery and fast approaching 30 isn’t helping. They sorely missed Andre Roberson’s elite defense after his injury and he’s still out for a while. The stability of Paul George’s long term deal will help quite a bit though, so I won’t be surprised if they go over.
Indiana Pacers
Over/Under = 48
Wins Last Season: 48
Mathias: Over
Many feel that the Pacers overachieved by getting 48 wins last year, but even if it was surprising, it will not be an anomaly. Victor Oladipo is just THAT good. To add to their talent, they acquired the resurgent Tyreke Evans who is now a reliable 3PT shooter, while Myles Turner – who took a step down last season – is now in the best shape of his life and has a new big fat $80 million contract to live up to. He will, and the Pacers will live up to the hype.
Kevin: Over
They won 48 games last season and I think they will easily go over that this season. They did a lot of nice off-season moves with Kyle O’Quinn (You talked mad trash about the Knicks, bro) Doug McBuckets and Tyreke Evans. Myles Turner is looking crazy in shape thanks to a rigorous new diet and doing yoga which could offer the Pacers a whole new dynamic. Hurts to say, but the Pacers look good!
Los Angeles Lakers
Over/Under = 48
Wins Last Season: 35
Kevin: Under
LeBron is in the building. People said it was a miracle that LeBron beat the Warriors but I think getting a season with over 48 wins will be nothing short of it. Consider this, he has so much talent to work with but none of them having been shaped into real players. What I mean by this is LeBron is going to have to be the clutch player, mentor and etc, so will be taking on the bulk of the attention, hype and shots, blocks, passes and moments none of his young core are prepared to take. I’m sorry Bron fans. This is a under for me, dog.
Mathias: Under
Remember how LeBron’s newly formed Miami Heat started their season? 9-8. Remember how LeBron’s return to Cleveland begun? 5-7. Sure, he won 58 and 53 games in those seasons, but that was in the weaker Eastern Conference and playing next to Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love. This young Lakers squad will need some more time and won’t eclipse 50 wins. They will still make a late surge and reach the playoffs, but LeBron has to play like a GOAT to get this team over 50 wins and even 48 wins seems too high.
Denver Nuggets
Over/Under = 47.5
Wins Last Season: 46
Mathias: Over
The Nuggets came agonizingly close last season, but lost in OT in a loser leaves town match against my Minnesota Timberwolves. Hot damn that felt good. This season will feel better for the Nuggets however, with an emerging young squad and hopefully a healthier Paul Millsap. Jamal Murray is a Most Improved Player contender, while Gary Harris stays underrated and Jokic is fun to watch too. Time to make the playoffs for the first time since 2013 Denver.
Kevin: Over
Denver Nuggets to me look better than the Lakers and that’s because Nikola Jokic is getting better and better all the time. I am not ashamed to say I think he’s one of the best centers in the league and certainly as entertaining as Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns. I think they will do extremely well.
Washington Wizards
Over/Under = 46
Wins Last Season: 43
Kevin: Under
Chemistry issues, Dwight Howard and the overrated Austin Rivers is a recipe for disaster. They are so going to get under 46 wins. If they somehow bond and sort out the kind of toxic relationships within the team, then anything is possible. I don’t see it being fixed yet though. Under, Under..UNDER!
Mathias: Under
The Dwightbola virus has arrived in Washington and he even brought Jeff Green with him. There’s a reason they keep bouncing around the league and this erratic and volatile squad isn’t the place they’ll finally settle. I like Kelly Oubre’s potential, but other than that I can’t see how the Wizards improve on their 43 wins from last season.
New Orleans Pelicans
Over/Under = 45.5
Wins Last Season: 48
Mathias: Under
The Pelicans will feel the loss of Rajon Rondo and DeMarcus Cousins. Cousins was a beast to start the year, even if people forgot about that when the Pelicans started to surge without him. Part of the reason for that surge was Rondo finally fitting into the Pelicans starting lineup. He was instrumental in shutting down Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum in their playoff sweep, alongside the excellent Jrue Holiday. That series also give the Pelicans a higher Over/Under than they should, making me lean towards under.
Kevin: Over
The Unibrow is so talented that he can carry a team by himself. Which is why they will be knocked out immediately against whatever opposition in the playoffs. I really hope he does the right call and joins Porzingis in the Eastern Conference someday. Over and out.
Miami Heat
Over/Under = 43.5
Wins Last Season: 44
Kevin: Under
Simple as this. If they get Jimmy Butler, they will get over 43.5 wins. If they don’t, they can say goodbye to 43.5 wins and to D-Wade. Farewell, old chum. Under for sure.
Mathias: Over
Jimmy Butler ends up here… probably. Even without him they still have a shot at matching their win total from last season and snatch the over here. Jason Richardson, Bam Adebayo and Justise Winslow still have a lot of potential and can handle cold weather… hopefully. Erik Spoelstra is too good of a coach to not reach the playoffs and the Heat will want to stay competitive in case Butler is available closer to the trade deadline.
San Antonio Spurs
Over/Under = 42.5
Wins Last Season: 47
Mathias: Under
This is it. This is when the Spurs finally falter and won’t make the playoffs. Tim Duncan is gone, Tony Parker is gone and the illustrious Manu Ginobili is also gone. Only Pop remains, but even he can’t save them this season. Not without Dejounte Murray, not when starting the season without Derrick White. If the Spurs make the playoff this year, Popovich truly is the GOAT.
Kevin: Under
Dejounte Murray is out and so are the Spurs chances of going over. DeMar DeRozan will have to pull off some miracle for them if they want to go over. Thanks for all the memories Manu Thrice and Tony Parker.
Portland Trail Blazers
Over/Under = 42
Wins Last Season: 49
Kevin: Over
They won 49 games last season and both Dollar Dame and C.J. McCollum are crazy efficient. This is without a shadow of a doubt an Over pick. What an insult.
Mathias: Over
Don’t let them getting swept in the playoff fool you, the Portland Trail Blazers are a legit playoff team in the West. It was a tough matchup against the Pelicans, with lockdown defenders on Lillard and McCollum, while they had no answer for a Top 5 player in Anthony Davis. Terry Stotts’ Blazers are always a factor in the regular season and Dame is still a baller and the master of the 2 for 1.
Minnesota Timberwolves
Over/Under = 41.5
Wins Last Season: 47
Mathias: Under
I would have so much hope for this season if it wasn’t for the poor atmosphere around the team, culminating in the current fiasco with Jimmy Butler demanding a trade and making a big fuzz about it. Towns was embarrassed in the playoffs, giving him more than enough motivation to have an MVP contending year, and the core would be able to tighten up their defence as they became more acquainted with each other. With so much dysfunction now though, I can’t see them getting the over. Sadly.
Kevin: Under
I hate how smug I can be about sports and in turn, has made my colleague as smug about his own personal success (Timberwolves made the playoffs for the first time in like forever, kudos!). There is however the huge problem clouding their recent achievement, which is what the hell is going on with the team and Jimmy Butler? Will he stay for the long haul and squash his beef with Wiggins and Towns, be traded before the deadline or will he leave during the summer? It remains to see, but the Wolves will lose out either way. Under for sure.
Detroit Pistons
Over/Under = 38.5
Wins Last Season: 39
Kevin: Over
Dwane Casey + Andre Drummond and Blake Griffin = Over 38.5 wins. I also am a huge fan of Luke Kennard who with Reggie Jackson could provide enough strength for their bid in reaching over 38.5 wins.
Mathias: Under
The Blake Griffin trade was a disaster and he’s likely to get injured yet again after a couple of injury marred seasons in a row. I love the hire of Dwane Casey, but like with Toronto, this is more of a long-term project. I loved draft pick Khyri Thomas going into the draft, but I’m not sure how much playing time he gets. Glenn Robinson III is a sneaky good pickup and you’d hope Stanley Johnson shows some promise finally. I’d still lean slightly under here.
Los Angeles Clippers
Over/Under = 37.5
Wins Last Season: 42
Mathias: Over
Speaking of Blake Griffin, the team he was flag-shipping (is that a word?) for 9 years turned out to be better without him. Tobias Harris has turned into a good NBA starter and Avery Bradley gave them another pesky defender to go along with a returning Pat Beverley this season. The Clippers are still a possible Jimmy Butler destination, even in a trade and they have to entice Kawhi Leonard to sign by winning some games. I like a lot of their players and they look better to me than last season, not sure why they drop 4.5 games. Over.
Kevin: Under
Tobias Harris is a beast. I just don’t like the practices of potentially making more moves to improve their chances of signing Kawhi Leonard. They could potentially screw things up in the long run. It will also remain to see if they can strike a deal for Jimmy Butler too. I am truly baffled. Have no idea how this will go. Going with my heart and going to say under!
Dallas Mavericks
Over/Under = 36.5
Wins Last Season: 24
Kevin: Under
Dirk is a badass and Luka Doncic looks like a stud but there’s no chance that they will get over 35 wins. I’d say it’s a safe bet to say under.
Mathias: Over
Another team I like in the West. Mostly because of European phenom Luka Dončić who I picked to be Rookie of The Year. I still don’t understand why they didn’t try to lure Clint Capela away from the Rockets rather than going for DeAndre Jordan, but DJ is a good player, at least in the regular season. They gotta make a push for the playoffs in Dirk’s final season. The laid-back legend deserves as much.
Charlotte Hornets
Over/Under = 35.5
Wins Last Season: 36
Mathias: Over
Kemba Walker in a contract year, Malik Monk getting a chance to prove himself with a new coach who will play him, finally, and a promising and versatile rookie in Miles Bridges. I really like the Charlotte Hornets this year. Not just for their awesome throwback jerseys as they celebrate their 30th anniversary, but by changing their locker room by shipping out Dwight Howard and bringing in Tony Parker. Let’s see what you got James Borrego!
Kevin: Over
This could be the turning point for the Charlotte Hornets. Kemba Walker is a certified baller (oh the cliché) and Miles Bridges has looked the part, so there’s definite potential for Hornets to do well this season. They added a perfect veteran in Tony Parker and Cody Zeller showed huge signs of improvement last season. Over, Over, OVER!
Memphis Grizzlies
Over/Under = 33.5
Wins Last Season: 22
Kevin: Over
Also known as Big Team Kryptonite, I think the Memphis Grizzlies could look great this season. Marc Gasol and Mike Conley are always dependable, MarShon Brooks will be getting more games and Jaren Jackson Jr looks like a stud. I can see them doing well this season.
Mathias: Under
I’ve mentioned injury prone players in this article and we’ve finally hit the motherload. Mike Conley, Marc Gasol and the head honcho Chandler Parsons will try to stay healthy and help former interim, now head coach JB Bickerstaff reach the playoffs. I don’t see it happening… I mean, I love my boom pick Jaren Jackson Jr. but Triple J is too raw to lead the Grizzlies anywhere when injuries hit them.
Brooklyn Nets
Over/Under = 32
Wins Last Season: 28
Mathias: Under
The Brooklyn Nets are going in the right direction, but now that they are finally out of the race for bottom in the league, they get to keep their draft pick. The Nets have had no reason to tank the last few years, but they finally have a big reason now; possibly nabbing someone like RJ Barrett, Cameron Reddish or Zion Williamson with a high draft pick of their own. Watch out for a breakout from Caris LeVert, but also watch out for the Nets trying to tank for a high pick at the end of the season. Under.
Kevin: Over
It’s annoying that the Brooklyn Nets are doing the right things after their disastrous trade for Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett, but they’ve finally rebuilt and they’re looking good. We all know that D’Angelo Russell is solid and Spencer Dinwiddie is an absolute stud. I think if they can get a big trade before the trade deadline, they can also well exceed the 32 win mark. But I think regardless of what, they will be over 32 wins.
Cleveland Cavaliers
Over/Under = 31.5
Wins Last Season: 50
Kevin: Over
LeBron James has left the building. Every Cleveland fan ever must hate what’s currently going on, but I think they can still get over 31.5 wins. Kevin Love has shown several times while being a Timberwolf that he can carry a team and with LeBron not there, expect to see his numbers rise. Collin Sexton won’t have an immediate impact but could provide a little X-Factor in the team too. Sad to think they’re better than the Knicks.
Mathias: Over
Life without LeBron wasn’t fun the first time, but at least the Cavaliers are left with a better team this time around. They will build around Kevin Love and draft pick Collin Sexton who they got through the much talked about Brooklyn Nets 1st Round pick. The Cavs have enough solid veterans to make a run at the playoffs and comfortably exceed their over/under of 31.5 wins. Kyle Korver, Tristan Thompson, George Hill, Channing Frye and even some young vets in Rodney Hood, Larry Nance and *gulp* Jordan Clarkson.
Orlando Magic
Over/Under = 30.5
Wins Last Season: 25
Mathias: Under
I have liked pretty much all their draft picks since the Dwight Howard trade many many eons ago, but the Orlando Magic never seem to get it right. Except with the return of the pinstriped jerseys of the 90’s. Perfection. Their roster is always awkwardly set up and the same goes for this season, with Aaron Gordon, Jonathan Isaac and MO BAMBA all being best suited as bigs. Evan Fournier is a fine player, but the Magic sorely need a proper Point Guard. Until that point, I go under.
Kevin: Under
Mo Bamba is a beast. Aaron Gordon is the true Dunk champion and Jonathan Isaac is quality. You know what sucks though? Their backcourt. Truly shocking. A miracle will be required if Orlando Magic should go over 30.5 wins. Under to the max.
Chicago Bulls
Over/Under = 30
Wins Last Season: 27
Kevin: Over
They’re a far cry from the Derrick Rose team of 2011, but they are looking better and better each year. Lauri Markkanen has gained 5 kgs in muscle mass but will be missing the start of the season, Jabari Parker and Zach LaVine are looking awesome, so they could potentially go over. It all really depends on Lauri Markkanen!
Mathias: Over
I have backed the true Dunk champion Zach LaVine to become the Most Improved Player this year and I still got a lot of love for Kris Dunn. Lauri Markkannen surprised me in his rookie year, looking nothing like the bust I pegged him as before the 2017 NBA Draft. I really like the Bulls’ young core and Wendell Carter Jr. is just what they need next to the finisher as a glue guy and good defender. I’m really excited about the Bulls future and go with the over on this one. Breakout year!
Phoenix Suns
Over/Under = 29
Wins Last Season: 21
Mathias: Over
I’ll go with a cautious over for the Phoenix Suns, who after all drafted at #1 and got a more than NBA ready player in DeAndre Ayton. Devin Booker is set to become an all-star sooner rather than later and is reportedly back for the season opener against the Mavericks. Dragan Bender gets one last chance to shed his bust label, while Josh Jackson and Mikal Bridges will give them some defence under the guidance of the always underappreciated Trevor Ariza. They won’t make the playoffs, but they’ll get more than 29 wins.
Kevin: Under
DeAndre Ayton is the real deal and so is Devin Booker. They could become a lethal duo together but hot damn, the rest of their team is trash. This isn’t the season where they go over. It’s all about that under.
New York Knicks
Over/Under = 27.5
Wins Last Season: 29
Kevin (Knicks Fan): Under
We have to protect our Golden God at all costs. I’d happily see us tank and play myself at Point Guard (Though I’d probably add some W’s) than for us to make the playoffs or a push for playoffs and risking Kristaps Porzingis coming back early (as there are talks for him coming back already in December). Knicks have been vocal that they are going to be cautious with his comeback and I think it’s for the better. Just tank like crazy, get a good lottery pick (unless the NBA wants to screw us again) and give a star (COME ON KEVIN DURANT JUST COME TO NY AND PROVE EVERYONE WRONG) a max contract to create a big 3 with Porzingod and Kevin Knox (Who looks like a diamond in the rough). I don’t want to discredit my Knicks, but I think the strategic thing to do is tank. Hopefully under 27.5 wins for my Knickerbockers.
Mathias: Under
Porzingis is injured and when he’s ready to return, the Knicks will be better off sitting him out and tanking for another high pick. Kevin Knox looked great in Summer League, but then again, it’s only Summer League. Along with Frank Ntilikina and Mitchell Robinson, the Knicks have a solid young core to build around and they are in no rush to compete right away. The under makes too much sense.
Sacramento Kings
Over/Under = 26
Wins Last Season: 27
Mathias: Over
The reigning champion of not being in the playoffs for a while and it’s gonna stay that way. The Sacramento Kings always seem to pick one of my projected busts in the draft and they did so again with Marvin Bagley III. It’s not all doom and gloom though, as De’Aaron Fox and Bogdan Bogdanovic showed some promising signs last season, while Harry Giles might finally show what he can do without the injury issues. It’s just enough for me to predict them over 26 wins, just like last season.
Kevin: Under
Can’t say I am a fan of the Sacramento Kings, they have way too much trash in their team. De’Aaron Fox is a stud and Bogdan Bogdanovic is good, but I think I’d pass on watching these guys this following season. They’re too fragile and an injury away from being royally screwed. Hard pass, and an under from me.
Atlanta Hawks
Over/Under = 23
Wins Last Season: 24
Kevin: Under
Trae Young highlights will be fun to watch, but that’s all I can say about the Atlanta Hawks. Because you bet your lucky stars it will be a miracle for the Atlanta Hawks to get anything over 20 wins. They are in full tank mode.
Mathias: Under
The Atlanta Hawks are almost openly tanking and I can’t see any way they aren’t the worst team in the league this year. You can make the case for all other 29 teams to either stay relevant or become relevant, but the Atlanta Hawks will be stuck watching Trey Young jump shots the whole year. Enjoy RJ Barrett and enjoy getting under 23 wins this year.