Charlotte Hornets: Eastern Conference power rankings post-free agency
Atlanta gets the credit they deserve while Philadelphia takes a step back after a sour end to the season. Meanwhile, Boston’s young stars get them back to form.
125. Pick Analysis. 2020-21 Standing: 5th. player. Atlanta Hawks. 4. Scouting Report. 41-31
After their surprise run to the Eastern Conference Finals, the Atlanta Hawks will be looking to show the world that they are legit and can do it all over again. Trae Young has emerged as a true superstar and the Hawks youth should only be getting better. Atlanta was able to retain John Collins by locking him down to a long-term deal and will have De’Andre Hunter returning from injury.
2020-21 Standing: 1st. 5. 93. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. 49-23. Philadelphia 76ers. player
Team morale may have taken a massive decline after this year’s playoff, but the Philadephia 76ers are still one of the most talented teams in the league. Joel Embiid alone is good enough to have this team competing in the playoffs, and even though they have received a lot of hate, Ben Simmons and Tobias Harris are both very talented players. The 76ers youth led by Matisse Thybulle, Tyrese Maxey, and Shake Milton should continue to develop and the Sixers have four really good shooters in Danny Green, Seth Curry, Furkan Korkmaz, and Isaiah Joe. No matter what happens with Simmons’ situation, the 76ers will be competing for the Eastern crown.
Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. 6. 2020-21 Standing: 7th. 36-36. Boston Celtics. player. 18
The Boston Celtics have had a very unique offseason, to say the least. Brad Stevens’ first offseason as an executive has involved Kemba Walker being out and Al Horford returning. Joining Horford in Boston are Enes Kanter, Josh Richardson, Kris Dunn, and Dennis Schroeder. The core of Boston is still in place with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Both are yet to turn 25 and as long as the two are in place Boston has a chance to be very good.