Complete 30-Team Association

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Atlantic Division Preview


Team Previews

Philadelphia 76ers Depth Chart - 13-14
	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
PG	Jrue Holiday (80)	Josh Selby (65)	BJ Young (R) (60)
SG	Evan Turner (75)	Nick Young (70)	Justin Holiday (62)
SF	Jason Richardson (70)	Dorell Wright (68)
PF	Thaddeus Young (73)	Lavoy Allen (68)	Arnett Moultrie (65)
C	Andrew Bynum (85)	Spencer Hawes (70)	Isaiah Austin (R) (73)

Head Coach: Doug Collins
Power Ranking: 8th
Season Goal:Top 4 Seed
Injuries: none
Season Preview: With Andrew Bynum agreeing to come back with a one year deal, the 76ers can seehow good their team really is. The fan base also hope that Evan Turner can become a big timeplayer. The 76ers added rookies IsaiahAustin and BJ Young to the roster, while signingpotential-packed Josh Selby.

Boston Celtics Depth Chart - 13-14
	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
PG	Rajon Rondo (87)	Jason Terry (67)
SG	Avery Bradley (74)	Courtney Lee (69)	Jordan Crawford (67)
SF	Paul Pierce (78)	Terrence Williams (65)
PF	Jeff Green (75)	Brandon Bass (69)	Jared Sullinger (68)	James McAdoo (64)
C	Kevin Garnett (74)	Fab Melo (64)	Cole Aldrich (63)

Head Coach: Doc Rivers
Power Ranking: 6th
Season Goal:Top 4 Seed
Injuries: Fab Melo (Broken Ankle 6-8 weeks)
Season Preview: Despite losing Rajon Rondo to an ACL injury, the Celtics surgedto a seventh seed playoffspot. Now, with Rondo back, the Celtics are reloading and aiming for another championship to end Pierceand Garnett's career. Hopes are high, especially with the emergence of Jeff Green, who broke outafterhis impressive run after the All-Star Break.

New York Knicks Depth Chart - 13-14
	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
PG	Raymond Felton (74)	Jason Kidd (67)
SG	Iman Shumpert (73)	J.R. Smith (72)	Tim Hardaway Jr. (R) (62)
SF	Carmelo Anthony (88)	Steve Novak (64)	James White (62)
PF	Amar'e Stoudemire (76)	Kenyon Martin (67)	Brandan Wright (67)	Chris Copeland (64)
C	Tyson Chandler (75)	Marcus Camby (60)

Head Coach: Mike Woodson
Power Ranking: 16th
Season Goal:Top 4 Seed
Injuries: Amar'e Stoudemire (Broken Back 4-6 weeks)
Season Preview: After the Playoffs, Rasheed Wallace decided to retire, butJason Kidd and Marcus Cambydecided to stay. During the draft, the Knicks drafted young SG Tim Hardaway Jr. However, in free agency,the Knicks budget finally caught up to them, as they were unable to add any significant pieces to theteam. However, they were able to retain J.R. Smith and Kenyon Martin. Furthermore, the Knicks willstart the season without Amar'e Stoudemire again,who is out 4-6 weeks with a broken back.

Brooklyn Nets Depth Chart - 13-14
	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
PG	Deron Williams (86)	C.J. Watson (66)	Tyshawn Taylor (61)
SG	Joe Johnson (83)	Marshon Brooks (68)
SF	Gerald Wallace (76)	Tornike Shengelia (62)
PF	Kris Humphries (65)	Jajuan Johnson (64)	Mirza Teletovic (62)
C	Brooke Lopez (78)	Reggie Evans (65)	Joel Przybilla (62)	Lucas Nogueira (R) (61)

Head Coach: P.J. Carlesimo
Power Ranking: 22nd
Season Goal:Make the Playoffs
Injuries: Brook Lopez (Torn MCL 4-6 months)
Season Preview: The first year for the Brooklyn Nets had its ups and downs. They were able to reach theplayoffs as a fourth seed, but they were bounced by theBulls in the first round. In the draft, the Netsacquired center prospect Lucas Nogueira with the 22nd pick.The Nets were quiet in free agency, and begin theseason with a four to six month injury to Brook Lopez. However, they do have high expectations for ahealthy Marshon Brooks.

Toronto Raptors Depth Chart - 13-14
	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
PG	Kyle Lowry (75)	John Lucas (63)	Jamaal Tinsley (61)
SG	Demar DeRozan (78)	Terrence Ross (67)
SF	Rudy Gay (82)	Landry Fields (70)	Sam Young (62)
PF	Andrea Bargnani (74)	Amir Johnson (66)	Quincy Acy (61)
C	Jonas Valanciunas (70)	Zaza Pachulia (65)	Nazr Mohammed (62)

Head Coach: Dwane Casey
Power Ranking: 21st
Season Goal:Make the Playoffs
Injuries: Rudy Gay (Sprained Knee 1-2 weeks)
Season Preview: After being unable to reach the playoffs again, many feel thatthis is the make orbreak year for Dwane Casey and many players on the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors were able to extendDemar DeRozan, so there may be an interesting delimma for second yearplayer Terrence Ross if he isable to show some of the potential he has. Terrence Ross will get some moreplayingtime in thebeginning of the season due to the injury to Rudy Gay.

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KG a 74! i demand a re rate!

my atlantic prediction

1. knicks
2. celtics
3. nets
4. raptors
6. sixers

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KG a 74! i demand a re rate!

my atlantic prediction

1. knicks
2. celtics
3. nets
4. raptors
6. sixers

Haha alright i'll look into it. Garnett has to regress at some point though. Also with these rosters, overall isn't indicative of performance and abilities. He's still 11th highest overall rated center in the league.

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Central Division Preview


Team Previews

Milwakee Bucks Depth Chart - 13-14
	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
PG	Jeff Teague (75)	Ishmael Smith (64)	Shabazz Napier (62)
SG	Monta Ellis (83)	Devin Harris (73)
SF	Luc Richard Mbah a Moute (67)	Tony Mitchell (64)
PF	Ersan Ilyasova (69)	John Henson (66)	Drew Gooden (64)
C	Larry Sanders (70)	Edpe Udoh (66)

Head Coach: Stan Van Gundy
Power Ranking: 14th
Season Goal: Make the Playoffs
Injuries: none
Season Preview: In the off season, the Bucks organization and Brandon Jennings made a mutual situattionto allow Brandon Jennings to sign elsewhere despite the restricted clause after the rookie contract. TheBucks answered by signing PG Jeff Teague, who they feel is more efficient than Brandon Jennings, even thoughhe may not of the potential of Jennings. They were a little devistated when they lost out on Al Jefferson orPaul Millsap. Now they are left with the struggle of convincing Monta Ellis to stay after the off season andadding piecing around Ellis, Teague, and the emerging Larry Sanders.

Chicago Bulls Depth Chart - 13-14
	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
PG	Derrick Rose (89)	Marquis Teague (66)
SG	Kirk Hinrich (70)	J.J. Redick (68)	Brandon Paul (R) (61)
SF	Luol Deng (79)	Jimmy Butler (69)	Richard Hamilton (65)
PF	Carlos Boozer (78)	Taj Gibson (71)	Nikola Mirotic (64)	Malcolm Thomas (64)
C	Joakim Noah (81)	Mason Plumlee (66)

Head Coach: Tom Thibodeau
Power Ranking: 5th
Season Goal: Win the Championship
Injuries: none
Season Preview: The Bulls have high expectations after performing above expectations last year, andnow have a returning star in Derrick Rose. The Bulls added Mason Plumlee in the draft to help theirfrontcourt depth, and signed J.J. Redick to be the starting SG and add outside shooting to the team.The Bulls show no signs of stopping their excellence in the near future with their core players in theirprime, and the continuing emergence of young talent, such asMarquis Teague and Jimmy Butler. The onlything they lack now is a ring to prove their excellence.

Cleveland Cavaliers Depth Chart - 13-14
	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
PG	Kyrie Irving (83)	Lorenzo Brown (R) (63)
SG	Dion Waiters (70)	C.J. Miles (66)	Wayne Ellington (66)	Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (60)
SF	Otto Porter (R) (69)	Alonzo Gee (68)	Omri Casspi (66)	Sergey Karasev (64)
PF	Tristan Thompson (70)	Marreese Speights (68)	Milan Macvan (60)
C	Anderson Varejao (73)	Tyler Zeller (67)

Head Coach: Mike Brown
Power Ranking:28th
Season Goal: Improve Record
Injuries: none
Season Preview: Early into the Playoffs, the Cavs made news by announcing the firing of Byron Scott andthe reunion with ex-Cavs coach Mike Brown. The Cavs draft Otto Porter, the SF from Georgetown in thefirst round, and the Cavs organization feel that they have a solid core to build around. Early rumorsfloating around show say that Anderson Varejao may be traded for future pieces, but the Cavs organizationcontinue to say that there is no immediateinterest to trade varejao, but they will listen to offers.

Indiana Pacers Depth Chart - 13-14
	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
PG	George Hill (70)	A.J. Price (64)
SG	Paul George (82)	Lance Stephenson (69)	Orlando Johnson (63)
SF	Danny Granger (79)	Gerald Green (64)	Dario Saric (62)
PF	David West (76)	Tyler Hansbrough (65)	Patric Young (63)
C	Roy Hibbert (76)	Ian Mahinmi (66)	Mason Plumlee (63)

Head Coach: Frank Vogel
Power Ranking: 10th
Season Goal: Top 4 seed
Injuries: none
Season Preview: The Pacers were able to reach the Eastern Conference Finals before getting dismantled bythe Heat. With the emergence of Paul George, Pacers front office members believe that it's time to shoparound the league with Danny Granger and add to George, Hibbert, and Stephenson. The Pacers addedinternational prospect Dario Saric, who has a very interestingcombination of size and athleticism.

Detroit Pistons Depth Chart - 13-14
	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
PG	Brandon Knight (70)	Baron Davis (63)
SG	Rodney Stuckey (74)	Victor Oladipo (65)	Kim English (61)
SF	Kyle Singler (68)	Jonas Jerebko (67)	Khris Middleton (62)
PF	Greg Monroe (75)	Charlie Villanueva (65)	Jackie Carmichael (64)
C	Andre Drummond (71)	Timofey Mozgov (63)	Vyacheslav Kravtsov (61)

Head Coach: Lawrence Frank
Power Ranking: 24th
Season Goal: Improve Record
Injuries: none
Season Preview: With a lot of budget room, the Pistons pursued Dwight Howard and Chris Paul, butwere unable to acquire either player. The Pistons did add the talented SG Victor Oladipo, who theyhope can challenge Kyle Singler, and eventually become a prominent player for the Pistons. Anothernoticeable move does not come in an acquisition, but management and coach Lawrence Frank have decidedto move Greg Monroe to the 4 position so AndreDrummond can start alongside him at the 5 spot.

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Haha alright i'll look into it. Garnett has to regress at some point though. Also with these rosters, overall isn't indicative of performance and abilities. He's still 11th highest overall rated center in the league.

lol yea i was just messin around i know 2k's overall formula is crap ^^ i got melo as an 83 on my roster because of it haha!

hope to see the c's win it all in kg's last year --i predict retirement--

i predict

1. bulls
2. pacers
3. cavs
4. bucks
5. pistons!

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I love this format, GREAT WORK!

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lol yea i was just messin around i know 2k's overall formula is crap ^^ i got melo as an 83 on my roster because of it haha!

hope to see the c's win it all in kg's last year --i predict retirement--

i predict

1. bulls
2. pacers
3. cavs
4. bucks
5. pistons!

haha you were right though I bumped him up a little the regression thing put his post D a little too low.

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*note*
There was an error is the Hawks contracts with the in progress file, and the Hawks didn't have the space to sign Tony Allen. Tony Allen will be on the Grizzlies and I'll fix everything in the thread real quick.

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I love this format, GREAT WORK!

haha thanks glad to see that you're following! Having a great time with this so far. And keep going with your association, it's awesome!

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Southeast Division Preview


Team Previews

Charlotte Bobcats Depth Chart - 13-14
	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
PG	Kemba Walker (75)	Ramon Sessions (66)
SG	Gerald Henderson (71)	Ben Gordon (65)	Dequan Jones (65)
SF	Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (74)	Jeff Taylor (65)
PF	Byron Mullens (69)	Tyrus Thomas (67)
C	Nerlens Noel (70)	Bismack Biyombo (67)	Brendan Haywood (61)

Head Coach: Byron Scott
Power Ranking: 19th
Season Goal: Improve Record
Injuries: none
Season Preview: After another tumultuous season, the Bobcats looked to add young talent through the draft.With the first pick, the Bobcats draft NerlensNoel. The Bobcats also signed young talent Dequan Jonesin the free agency who could develop in to a starting 2 or 3.

Atlanta Hawks Depth Chart - 13-14
	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
PG	Brandon Jennings (79)	Nemanja Nedovic (60)
SG	Lou Williams (75)	Stephen Jackson (67)	Archie goodwin (64)	John Jenkins (64)
SF	Josh Smith (82)	LeBryan Nash (64)	Deshawn Stevenson (61)
PF	Al Horford (79)	Yi Jianlian (65)	Michael Scott (63)
C	Nikola Pekovic (72)	Andray Blatche (69)

Head Coach: Larry Drew
Power Ranking: 7th
Season Goal: Top 4 Seed
Injuries: none
Season Preview: After a back and forth season, Josh Smith decided to be dedicated to the Atlanta Hawks,and take a pay cut for the organization to add Brandon Jennings and Nikola Pekovic. This puts thim inposition to contend forthe title, especially since they added Tony Allen and Andray Blatche. The acquisitions don't stop there as the added Archie Goodwin and LeBryan Nash inthe first round of theNBA Draft.

Miami Heat Depth Chart - 13-14
	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
PG	Mario Chalmer (70)	Norris Cole (68)
SG	Dwyane Wade (91)	Ray Allen (75)
SF	LeBron James (97)	Shane Battier (66)	Mike Miller (62)
PF	Chris Bosh (82)	Udonis Haslem (66)
C	Greg Oden (68)	Chris Andersen (62)	Joel Anthony (60)

Head Coach: Erik Spoelstra
Power Ranking: 1st
Season Goal: Win Championship
Injuries: none
Season Preview: After a surprising loss to the Champion OKC Thunder, the Heat began to think aboutimproving the team for the next year. However, due to limited cap space, they were only able toresign Ray Allen and add Greg Oden. However, if Greg Oden is able to stay healthy, he can go along way in the Heat's journey to obtaining another championship. Furthermore, the next off seasonwill be a big one because LeBron James and Dwyane Wade both haveearly termination options.

Orlando Magic Depth Chart - 13-14
	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
PG	Jameer Nelson (70)	Marcus Smart (69)
SG	Arron Afflalo (76)	E'Twaun Moore (65)	Doron Lamb (63)
SF	Tobias Harris (70)	Maurice Harkless (67)	Hedo Turkoglu (66)
PF	Glen Davis (70)	Andrew Nicholson (65)	Al Harrington (64)
C	Nikola Vucevic (71)	Kyle O'Quinn (65)

Head Coach: Jacque Vaughn
Power Ranking: 30th
Season Goal: Improve Record
Injuries: none
Season Preview: The Magic were able to add PG Marcus Smart in the draft. Along with the proven talentsof Nikola Vucevic, Maurice Harkless, and Tobias Harris, the Magic fans have hope for the future, afterthe future looked dismal after Dwight Howard was traded away. The Magic are full with other talent tooin Andrew Nicholson, Kyle O'Quinn, E'Twaun Moore, and Doron Lamb.

Washington Wizard Depth Chart - 13-14
	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
PG	John Wall (81)
SG	Bradley Beal (71)	Leandro Barbosa (69)	Daequan Cook (65)	Reggie Bullock (64)
SF	Trevor Ariza (66)	Chris Singleton (64)
PF	Nene (75)	Trevor Booker (66)	Jan Vesely (66)
C	Emekar Okafor (70)	Kevin Seraphin (76)	Alex Len (66)

Head Coach: Randy Wittman
Power Ranking: 27th
Season Goal: Improve Record
Injuries: none
Season Preview: The Wizards' future started to look up when John Wall returned from injury and showeda lot of promise. Bradley Beal also continued to shake off his rookie issues. In the draft, the teamobtained prospect Alex Len, who theyhope can be the starting five for the team in the future.

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1. heat
2. wizards
3. hawks
4. magic
5. bobcats

O.o switch 2 and 3 ^^

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Northwest Division Preview


Team Previews

Utah Jazz Depth Chart - 13-14
	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
PG	Chris Paul (90)	CJ McCollum (66)
SG	Tyreke Evans (77)	Alec Burks (67)	Kevin Murphy (62)
SF	Gordon Hayward (71)	Marvin Williams (69)	Alex Poythress (65)
PF	Derrick Favors (73)	Robert Covington (65)	Jeremy Evans (62)
C	Al Jefferson (79)	Enes Kanter (69)

Head Coach: Bernie Bickerstaff
Power Ranking: 3rd
Season Goal: Win the Championship
Injuries: none
Season Preview: The Jazz are unanimously the biggest winners in the off season. They started byadded a nice prospect in CJ McCollum in the first round. Next, the hit the jackpot in the freeagency by signing Chris Paul AND Tyreke Evans, while resigning Al Jefferson and Derrick Favors.This no doubt catapults the Jazz into championship contention. They have a young team, and deadlyteam at the same time. Only time will tell how effective this off season was, but on paper, it seemsto be one of the best free agencies of the NBA.

Denver Nuggets Depth Chart - 13-14
	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
PG	Ty Lawson (78)	Andre Miller (68)
SG	Corey Brewer (67)	Evan Fournier (66)	Jordan Hamilton (60)	Sean Kilpatrick (59)
SF	Danil Gallinari (76)	Wilson Chandler (71)	Quincy Miller (64)
PF	Kenneth Faried (75)	Anthony Randolph (64)
C	Javale McGee (69)	Kosta Koufos (66)	Izzet Turkyilmaz (61)

Head Coach: George Karl
Power Ranking: 17th
Season Goal: Make the Playoffs
Injuries: Kosta Koufos (Sprained Knee, day-to-day)
Season Preview: At the beginning of the off season, George Karl decided to resign with the Nuggetsand continue his chase for a ring. However, the Nuggets were unable to find a SG to replace thedeparture of Andre Iguodala, so Corey Brewer has to start in the lineup for now.

Oklahoma City Thunder Depth Chart - 13-14
	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
PG	Russell Westbrook (87)	Reggie Jackson (66)
SG	Kevin Martin (70)	Thabo Sefolosha (70)	Jeremy Lamb (67)
SF	Kevin Durant (92)	Doug McDermott (62)
PF	Serge Ibaka (77)	Nick Collison (67)	Perry Jones (65)	CJ Leslie (64)
C	Kendrick Perkins (70)	Hasheem Thabeet (64)	Rudy Gobert (64)

Head Coach: Scott Brooks
Power Ranking: 2nd
Season Goal: Win the Championship
Injuries: none
Season Preview: There isn't much to say about the Thunder, who have capture their first ring, andthe team is the same for this season. This is scary for the entire league, as Russell Westbrook,Kevin Durant, and Serge Ibaka can only improve. The Thunder also have stellar propsects in ReggieJackson, Jeremy Lamb, andPerry Jones. They also added rookies Doug McDermott, CJ Leslie, and RudyGobert.

Minnesota Timberwolves Depth Chart - 13-14
	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
PG	Ricky Rubio (74)	J.J. Barea (66)	Luke Ridnour (64)
SG	Alexey Shved (69)	Brandon Roy (69)	Malcolm Lee (65)
SF	Andrei Kirilenko (70)	Shabazz Muhammad (68)	Chase Budinger (67)	CJ Fair (61)
PF	Kevin Love (87)	Derrick Williams (69)
C	Bishop Black (66)	Greg Stiemsma (64)

Head Coach: Rick Adelman
Power Ranking: 23rd
Season Goal: Make the Playoffs
Injuries: none
Season Preview: Despite to another injury-riddled season, the Timberwolves flirted with an eighthin the conference, but they were unable to make it in the end. Many hope that the next season willbe a chance to show the league howtalented they are. The Timberwolves started nicely by added SG/SFShabazz Muhammad, a prospect who they hope plays better in pro ball than college ball. However, withthe departure of Nikola Pekovic, the Timberwolves were left searching for a starting center. However,the Timberwolves were left strandedand forced to sign undrafted free agent Bishop Black, a player thatmany think has the caliber to be a starting center.

Portland Trail Blazers Depth Chart - 13-14
	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
PG	Damian Lillard (76)	Eric Maynor (67)	Nolan Smith (63)	Deonte Burton (59)
SG	Ben McLemore (71)	Wesley Matthews (69)	Will Barton (64)
SF	Nicolas Batum (75)	Victor Claver (65)	Luke Babbitt (63)	Sasha Pavlovic (60)
PF	LaMarcus Aldridge (82)	Dante Cunningham (67)
C	Meyers Leonard (69)	Joel Freeland (65)

Head Coach: Terry Stotts
Power Ranking: 25th
Season Goal: Make the Playoffs
Injuries: none
Season Preview: The Trail Blazers were unable to push into the playoffs due to theyouth and theirlack of a true center. However, they hit the jackpot and luckedinto the 3rd pick of the NBA Draft.They used the pick to draft one of the threepremium prospects, Ben McLemore. In free agency, eventhough the TrailBlazers couldn't sign Nikola Pekovic or another center, the Trail Blazers did wellin the off season by adding a high potential piece in Ben McLemore.

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1. thunder
2. jazz
3. twolves
4. nuggets
5. trail blazers

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Pacific Division Preview


Team Previews

Los Angeles Clippers Depth Chart - 13-14
	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
PG	Eric Bledsoe (69)	Chauncey Billups (66)
SG	Andre Iguodala (84)	Jamal Crawford (71)	Elliot Williams (64)	Willie Green (63)
SF	Caron Butler (71)	Rashard Lewis (67)	Andre Roberson (63)
PF	Blake Griffin (85)	Lamar Odom (63)
C	DeAndre Jordan (73)	Mehmet Okur (63)	Ronny Turiaf (60)

Head Coach: Vinny Del Negro
Power Ranking: 20th
Season Goal: Make the Playoffs
Injuries: none
Season Preview: The Clippers took one of the biggest blows in the off season when they lost ChrisPaul to the Utah Jazz. However, they were able to win over and sign Andre Iguodala. Many believethe team can be better this year than the past because of the untapped potential that Eric Bledsoehas athletically. Many also think that Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan are only getting better.

Sacrameno Kings Depth Chart - 13-14
	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
PG	Darren Collison (71)	Trey Burke (69)	Joey Freeman (63)
SG	Marcus Thornton (70)	Jimmer Fredette (70)	Toney Douglas (66)
SF	Rickey Donato (67)	John Salmons (64)	James Johnson (64)	Travis Outlaw (63)
PF	Jason Thompson (68)	Patrick Patterson (67)	Michael Dunigan (66)
C	DeMarcus Cousins (80)	Chuck Hayes (63)

Head Coach: Keith Smart
Power Ranking: 29th
Season Goal: Improve Record
Injuries: Jason Thompson (Sprained Foot 1-2 weeks)
Season Preview: The Kings came into the off season with a lot of question marks. They decided to startby draft Michigan PG Trey Burke. In free agency, they signed Darren Collison, and decided to let TyrekeEvans sign elsewhere. Towards the end of last season, DeMarcus Cousins told BleacherReport writres inan interview that he was committing himself to becoming the best player he canbe. He wanted to get ridof the hothead perceptions that people have pinned on him before.

Los Angeles Lakers Depth Chart - 13-14
	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
PG	Steve Nash (75)	Steve Blake (65)	Chris Duhon (61)	Ray McCallum (61)
SG	Kobe Bryant (90)	Jodie Meeks (67)
SF	Earl Clark (70)	Metta World Peace (66)	Devin Ebanks (64)
PF	Pau Gasol (79)	Antawn Jamision (64)
C	Chris Kaman (70)	Jordan Hill (66)

Head Coach: Mike D'Antoni
Power Ranking: 12th
Season Goal: Win the Championship
Injuries: Kobe Bryant (Strained Achilles 4-6 weeks)
Season Preview: After getting off to a dismal start, the Lakers were able to push their way into theplayoffs. However, with the injury to star SG Kobe Bryant, the Lakers were swept by the Spurs in thefirst round. During free agency, Dwight Howard decided to end his "nightmare" year by signing withthe Dallas Mavericks. The Lakers were able to sign Chris Kaman to fill the spot at the center spot.Many believe that the keys to the Lakers are how they perform the firstmonth or two before the Kobereturns, and the play of Pau Gasol.

Phoenix Suns Depth Chart - 13-14
	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
PG	Goran Dragic (75)	Kendall Marshall (65)
SG	Shannon Brown (67)	Jared Dudley (68)
SF	Michael Beasley (71)	Anthony Bennett (68)	P.J. Tucker (65)
PF	Luis Scola (72)	Markieff Morris (69)	Marcus Morris (67)
C	Marcin Gortat (70)	Channing Frye (61)	Alec Brown (61)	Hamed Haddadi (60)

Head Coach: Lindsey Hunter
Power Ranking: 26th
Season Goal: Improve Record
Injuries: none
Season Preview: After a season of poor performances, the Suns organization decided to go into fullrebuilding mode. They starting by drafting AnthonyBennett. They didn't add any pieces in free agency,but they have the contractsset up for a lot of cap space, and they hope for a strong draft andexcellent free agent pickups in the next few years.

Golden State Warriors Depth Chart - 13-14
	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
PG	Steph Curry (84)	Jarrett Jack (67)	Scott Machado (60)
SG	Klay Thompson (72)	Brandon Rush (66)	Kent Bazemore (60)
SF	Harrison Barnes (69)	Draymond Green (65)	Richard Jefferson (62)
PF	David Lee (77)	Carl Landry (67)
C	Andrew Bogut (75)	Festus Ezeli (64)	Andris Biedrins (64)

Head Coach: Mark Jackson
Power Ranking: 13th
Season Goal: Top 4 Seed
Injuries: none
Season Preview: The Warriors showed a lot of potential with Klay Thompson and Harrison Barnes. TheAndrew Bogut trade also showed promise as they have a starting center. The Warriors hope that theteam's progression continues to heppen with the young team, and they can improve on their successfrom the last season.

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Southwest Division Preview


Team Previews

Memphis Grizzlies Depth Chart - 13-14
	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
PG	Mike Conley (83)	Tony Wroten (64)
SG	Tony Allen (70)	Jerryd Bayless (74)	Elias Harris (64)
SF	Tayshaun Prince (70)	Quincy Pondexter (67)	Austin Daye (65)	Donte Greene (62)
PF	Zach Randolph (80)	Darrell Arthur (66)	Ed Davis (67)	Willie Reed (61)
C	Marc Gasol (83)	Jeff Withey (65)

Head Coach: Lionel Hollins
Power Ranking: 11th
Season Goal: Top 4 Seed
Injuries: none
Season Preview: After the Grizzlies were able to beat the Clippers in the first round of the Playoffs,they lost to the Thunder in the next round. The Grizzlies did not add any sigificant pieces in the offseason, but they were able to retain Tony Allen, a key piece on the court and in the locker room. Thereare early rumors floating around that believe the Grizzlies will pursue for a trade to acquire a SF inthis season.

New Orleans Hornets Depth Chart - 13-14
	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
PG	Greivis Vasquez (70)	Isaiah Thomas (70)	Brian Roberts (63)
SG	Eric Gordon (78)	Austin Rivers (69)
SF	Al-Farouq Aminu (68)	Martell Webster (68)	Darius Miller (62)	Lance Thomas (58)
PF	Anthony Davis (77)	Ryan Anderson (69)	Jason Smith (63)
C	Robin Lopez (67)	Cody Zeller (67)

Head Coach: Monty Williams
Power Ranking: 18th
Season Goal: Make the Playoffs
Injuries: Greivis Vasquez (Broken Finger 1-2 weeks)
Season Preview: The young Hornets team showed a lot of resilience last year, and prospects AnthonyDavis and Austin Rivers showed a lot of potential. In the draft, the team added rookie Cody Zellerto hopefully develop into a startingcenter. However, some news coming from Eric Gordon and the Hornets organization is that Eric Gordon will likely be traded during the season.

Dallas Mavericks Depth Chart - 13-14
	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
PG	Jose Calderon (73)	Michael Carter-Williams (65)	Jared Cunningham (57)
SG	O.J. Mayo (78)	Rodrigue Beaubois (71)	Wesley Johnson (67)
SF	Shawn Marion (70)	Jae Crowder (66)	Anthony Morrow (64)
PF	Dirk Nowitzki (80)	Elton Brand (67)
C	Dwight Howard (90)	Dewayne Dedmon (64)	Henry Sims (63)

Head Coach: Rick Carlisle
Power Ranking: 9th
Season Goal: Win the Championship
Injuries: Wesley Johnson (Concussion 2-4 weeks)
Season Preview: Last season, the Mavs were unable to push into the playoffs. Mavs ownder Mark Cubanannounced that this would be a big off season, and he wanted to assemble a team to make another titlerun. During the draft, theMavs picked up PG prospect Michael Carter-Williams, and in the draft, theMavs hit the jackpot by adding Dwight Howard, Jose Calderon, and Wesley Johnson.The roster gives theMavs an excellent shot at the title and some youth to go into the future.

Houston Rockets Depth Chart - 13-14
	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
PG	Jeremy Lin (73)	Patrick Beverly (65)	Sergio Llull (66)
SG	James Harden (85)	James Anderson (63)
SF	Chandler Parsons (74)	Carlos Delfino (66)	Royce White (65)
PF	J.J. Hickson (73)	Thomas Robinson (68)	Terrence Jones (64)
C	Omer Asik (74)	Donatas Motiejunas (66)	Greg Smith (64)

Head Coach: Kevin McHale
Power Ranking: 15th
Season Goal: Make the Playoffs
Injuries: none
Season Preview: The Rockets added to their talent pool by adding J.J. Hickson in free agency. Thisaddition improves the Rockets, and the young team can onlyimprove and become better inthe future.

San Antonio Spurs Depth Chart - 13-14
	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
PG	Tony Parker (83)	Myck Kabongo (64)	Cory Joseph (63)	Nando De Colo (59)
SG	Danny Green (72)	Manu Ginobili (76)
SF	Kawhi Leonard (74)	Xavier Henry (64)	Davin Bertans (61)
PF	Paul Millsap (78)	Boris Diaw (64)	Dejuan Blair (64)
C	Tim Duncan (80)	Tiago Splitter (66)	Augusto Lima (62)

Head Coach: Gregg Popovish
Power Ranking: 4th
Season Goal: Win the Championship
Injuries: none
Season Preview: The Spurs had another good season last year, but many people believe that thatSpurs door to in another ring has closed. However, the Spursacquired PF Paul Millsap. This givesthe Spurs another chance to lock and load for a title run.