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Collectively playing badly? A list of eight teams may be playing badly in the offseason, with the Grizzlies and the Bucks among them

5:30pm, 6 May 2025Basketball

With the advancement of the NBA playoffs, some teams have successfully entered the second round, some teams have begun preparing for the offseason, and some teams are in the final battle. I believe that no matter whether it is the playoff team or even fails to enter the playoff team, now, after the end of this season, there may be 8 teams that may move towards reconstruction. Let's take a look together:

1, Phoenix Suns

The total salary this season is as high as US$234 million (second in the league), but the record is bleak and he has not entered the playoffs. The combination of Durant, Booker and Bill lacks chemistry, and Durant (36)'s age and injury risk have exacerbated management's uneasiness. In this case, the team's management will definitely split the Big Three and rebuild the lineup. Judging from the current situation, there is a great possibility that it will rebuild around Booker.

2. The Milwaukee Bucks were eliminated in the first round for three consecutive years. After Lillard was seriously injured, the team's winning window was closed. Antetokounmpo's contract expires in 2026 (2025 player option). If he applies for a deal, the Bucks will be forced to enter reconstruction. Considering that Antetokounmpo is still in its peak period, he averaged 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, 6.5 assists and 1.2 blocks per game, with three shooting percentages of 60.1%, 22.2%, and 61.7%, respectively, allowing him to obtain good future assets.

3, Philadelphia 76ers

Embiid only played 19 games in the season, Paul George's form declined, and the team ranked 11th in the Eastern Conference with 21 wins and 38 losses. The Big Three's salary pressure is huge, and Maxi's growth requires more ball rights. In this case, the team will basically rebuild the roster.

4. The Sacramento Kings

Although the trade was obtained by Raven and DeRozan, the defensive efficiency was the bottom of the league (117.3 points averaging), DeRozan (35 years old) has a age limit. If he fails to enter the playoffs this season, the team management will definitely have to make a big change to the roster.

5. The team continues to play badly this season, mainly due to the injuries of core players, which leads to the team not having much competitiveness at all, so they can only play badly. Sending Zion is also in line with expectations. After all, Zion only played 214 games in 6 years and missed 52 games due to injury this season, which seriously dragged down the team's record. Although Zion remains healthy, he still has good reimbursement. He averaged 24.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 1.2 steals, 0.9 blocks, with a shooting percentage of 56.7%, 23.1% of three-pointers (0.4 shots per game), and 65.6% of free throws, but it is no longer in line with the team's plan.

6. Since the Memphis Grizzlies

team collapsed in the final stage of the regular season, although they entered the playoffs, they were still swept by their opponents in the first round. The real core Morant and Bain failed to shoulder their core responsibilities. Considering the actual situation of the team, it is not ruled out that Morant will be sent out in the offseason.

7. The Utah Jazz

Jazz deliberately played badly this season, but the current lineup (Markanen, Sexton) hindered the development of young players and needed to further clean up the veterans.

8. Atlanta Hawks

Trey Young has led the team to not break through the play-off for many years, and the management has lost confidence in his leadership, and young players (Jaylen Johnson, Rissache) need more opportunities. In this case, trade Tray Young for an All-Star forward or future assets.

So what are your different opinions on the above eight teams? Welcome to discuss in the comment section!

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